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The Student Voice Of Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif.

The Advocate

Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief

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Drag culture gets watered down by mainstream TV

Drag culture gets watered down by mainstream TV

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2019
Journalism major Cindy Pantoja talks to The Advocate staff during one of its class meetings on May 8. Pantoja will take over the leadership of the campus news organization this fall as its editor-in-chief.

Leader emerges to take helm

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2019
California's green rush: Insight into local cannabis clubs

California’s green rush: Insight into local cannabis clubs

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019
Honored for enhancing campus community

Honored for enhancing campus community

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 27, 2019
Clery Act maintains transparency

Clery Act maintains transparency

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 13, 2019
Hunting for sport blurs moral compass

Hunting for sport blurs moral compass

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 13, 2019

Resignation prompts search for interim dean of enrollment

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 27, 2019
Smollet hoax sets back the LGBTQ community, sheds negative light

Smollet hoax sets back the LGBTQ community, sheds negative light

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Feb 27, 2019
Africanism inspires passion

Africanism inspires passion

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 27, 2019
Rebecca Barrett gets sworn in as Governing Board Trustee of Ward III during the Dec. 12 Governing Board meeting.

District board sees renewal

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 13, 2019
Two students discuss the application and transfer process with Benedict College representative during the HBCU Caravan at the Campus Center Plaza on Feb. 6.

[Photo] HBCU caravan comes to campus center Plaza

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Feb 13, 2019
Interim takeover

Interim takeover

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 6, 2019
Cast members of Fox’s “Rent” live raise their fists in solidarity for those dying from AIDS during the musical number “La Vie Boheme.”

‘Rent’ disappoints in primetime

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 6, 2019
Environment slowly dies

Environment slowly dies

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Dec 5, 2018
EOPS counselor Julie Skoler (left) helps a student during a compressed calendar informational session workshop at Fireside Hall at the end of the 2017 spring semester.

Smoke impacts calendar

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Dec 5, 2018
Contra Costa College President Katrina VanderWoude announced her decision Friday to discontinue the search for a vice president of student services.

Campus concerns spur decision to suspend candidate selections

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Nov 14, 2018

Armed robbers steal iPhone and backpacks near campus

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Nov 14, 2018
Howard Irvin (right) and LeRodrick Terry (left) are two of the finalists for vice president.

VP finalists have background of sexual assault

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Nov 7, 2018
Horror sequel revives iconic franchise

Horror sequel revives iconic franchise

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 24, 2018
Election offers hope for the Golden State

Election offers hope for the Golden State

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 24, 2018

San Pablo City Council candidates vie for votes

By Jessica Suico, Alex Kwasniza, Michael Santone, and Cindy Pantoja
Oct 24, 2018

Hotline assures transparency

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 24, 2018
Plumbers Martin Campos (left) and Geovany Melendez (right) dig a 4-foot deep trench to repair the broken water pipe behind the Art Building on Monday.

Art Building left without water due to repairs

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 17, 2018

STD cases in the U.S. exacerbate health crisis

By Michael Santone
Oct 14, 2018

Log on, learn, transfer at an entirely online community college

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 10, 2018
Volunteer Frances Grout (left) finds Richmond resident Joe Williams’ criminal record during the Clean Slate Day event in Richmond.

Program helps clear criminal records, renews confidence

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 3, 2018

Is that worth it? Burgers on campus

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 3, 2018
Retired College of Notre Dame staffer Kris Zavoli writes in a journal where friends and family could express their memories of late English as second language professor Lee Brelie during a luncheon at Skates on the Bay in Berkeley, California on Saturday.

Retired ESL teacher dies, opts for luncheon instead of funeral

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 26, 2018
Associated Student Union President Alexander Walker-Griffin gives a speech to the Contra Costa College graduation class of 2018 during the graduation ceremony at the Richmond Auditorium on May 25.

Educational endeavors sends off ASU leader

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 25, 2018
Former vice president reassigned to District Office

Former vice president reassigned to District Office

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 19, 2018
Start here free, go anywhere

Start here free, go anywhere

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Sep 11, 2018
Automotive students Craig Yano and Mariah Henry work together to take apart a V6 Toyota engine in the Automotive Technology Building on Thursday. A number of engines were given to the automotive department by Toyota as part of the upcoming T-Ten program.

Automotive partnership fuels growth

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Sep 11, 2018
Sitting in her campus office in August 2018, Contra Costa College President Katrina VanderWoude discusses her journey to becoming the 12th president of the college.

Transparency highlights president’s new role

By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
Sep 11, 2018
Liberal arts major Aber Mudhish hands out a hot dog to eager students during Welcome Week on Aug. 28.

[Photo] Students welcomed back with food, music and fun

By Dan Hardin, Staff Writer
Sep 11, 2018
Traffic halted in Lot 1 and 2 across from the tennis courts after construction of new Police Safety Center takes over Lot 4.

Construction of new Police Safety Center intensifies parking problem

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 4, 2018
Dr. Katrina VanderWoude will be appointed as the 12th permeant president of Contra Costa College on June 26.

12th college president chosen

By Michael Santone, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 1, 2018
Culinary arts students hug each other after the announcement at the Food and Wine Event in the Campus Center Plaza of the seven students going to Italy. Every summer culinary arts students travel abroad to learn about Italian cuisine.

Trip to Italy inspires students, family, and community

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 16, 2018
Hollywood lacks gay superhero

Hollywood lacks gay superhero

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 16, 2018
Comet pitcher Jake Dent delivers a pitch during a Comet baseball game on the Baseball Field

Next-level talent drives local pitcher to strive for NCAA dreams, possible professional career

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 15, 2018

Instructor calls for alternate labor union

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 1, 2018
Comet right fielder Dylan Wilson dives back to first base to beat the throw following a shallow pop fly in the second inning of CCC’s season-ending victory against Napa Valley College Friday at the Baseball Field.

Dramatic win ends season on high note

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 1, 2018
Music professor Wayne Organ teaches a piano class in the Music Building Friday. Organ will be retiring at the end of the 2018 spring semester. He said he is excited to have more time to play in a band.

Wayne Organ to retire after impactful 22 years

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Apr 24, 2018

AB 540 expansion offers discounted education options

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Apr 17, 2018
Students create mock trial team

Students create mock trial team

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Apr 10, 2018
La Llorona, played by Silvia Sobal, weeps as she wanders eternally looking for her drowned children in “The Cries of La Llorona,” currently running in the Knox Center. The play continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Play explores feminist arc through cultural folklore

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Apr 10, 2018
Simon Spier (right), played by Nick Robinson, dreams of kissing “Blue” during a scene of “Love, Simon.”

‘Love, Simon’ coming out story impresses

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Mar 21, 2018
RIGHT: Umi Grant (left) and Oz Herrera-Sobal (right) perform a scene from “How We Got On.” The play is nominated for presentation at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Spokane, Washington. The festival will take place Feb. 19-23.

National theater festival inspires growth

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Mar 14, 2018
Contra Costa Community College District Ward I Trustee John Marquez was elected president of the Governing Board on Monday after the resignation of former president Timothy Farley.

Interim board president appointed after resignation

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Mar 14, 2018
Verbal Rhapsody: Season 2 Episode 2: Myth and facts about cellphones

Verbal Rhapsody: Season 2 Episode 2: Myth and facts about cellphones

By Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney
Mar 9, 2018
The ASU Board listens to Contra Costa Community College District Chancellor Fred Wood (right) as he responds to a question about political engagement at the ASU meeting in SA-107 yesterday.

2 board members removed

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Mar 1, 2018
Icon personifies role model

Icon personifies role model

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Behavioral sciences major Tianna McKneely walks a runway during the annual African Heritage Celebration event in the Knox Center.

Overcoming obstacles, pain generate success

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Valentine's Day ignites false sense of love through materialism

Valentine’s Day ignites false sense of love through materialism

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Feb 20, 2018
Free breakfast program begins

Free breakfast program begins

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Feb 15, 2018
Guided pathways construction aims for higher student success

Guided pathways construction aims for higher student success

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Feb 10, 2018
Contra Costa College aims to join statewide web college program

Contra Costa College aims to join statewide web college program

By Michael Santone
Feb 10, 2018
Verbal Rhapsody: Season 2, Episode 1

Verbal Rhapsody: Season 2, Episode 1

By Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney
Feb 2, 2018

FTES-based funding process restricts economic elasticity

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Jan 30, 2018
John and Jean Knox Center for the Performing Arts will host an anticipated premier of “Love, Cecy,” a film based on the murder of San Pablo resident Cecilia Rios on Feb. 2, 3 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Fundraiser screening of ‘Love, Cecy’ remembers the legacy of slain teen girl

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Jan 18, 2018
Advochats: Verbal Rhapsody: Episode 6: Aliens, UFOs

Advochats: Verbal Rhapsody: Episode 6: Aliens, UFOs

By Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney
Jan 5, 2018
Verbal Rhapsody: Episode 5: Germs

Verbal Rhapsody: Episode 5: Germs

By Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney
Dec 22, 2017
Mother inspires perseverance, shows strength

Mother inspires perseverance, shows strength

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Dec 18, 2017
Verbal Rhapsody Episode 4: Sagging's history

Verbal Rhapsody Episode 4: Sagging’s history

By Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney
Dec 8, 2017

Workshop formatted class aids learning

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Dec 7, 2017
Verbal Rhapsody Episode 3: College Cuisine

Verbal Rhapsody Episode 3: College Cuisine

By Anthony Kinney and Michael Santone
Dec 1, 2017
Reporters Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney discuss different topics relating to college life every week.

Verbal Rhapsody Episode Two: Public Speaking

By Anthony Kinney and Michael Santone
Nov 24, 2017
Reporters Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney discuss different topics relating to college life every week.

Advochats: Verbal Rhapsody Episode 1: Flight

By Anthony Kinney, Michael Santone, and Denis Perez
Nov 17, 2017

Campuswide emergency alert system to be installed

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Nov 14, 2017
Muslim Student Association President Rayah Alammari wears a Niqab, a full body garment with a veil that only shows her eyes, by choice every day as part of her devotion to the Islamic faith.

Leader manifests solidarity through religious awareness

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Nov 14, 2017
Winter online courses offer three units in four weeks

Winter online courses offer three units in four weeks

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Nov 7, 2017
U.S. obsessed with processed food

U.S. obsessed with processed food

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Nov 1, 2017
Embracing confidence, self-admiration

Embracing confidence, self-admiration

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Nov 1, 2017
Compressed calendar extends classes

Compressed calendar extends classes

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Oct 30, 2017
‘Zombie Town’ debuts, uses lively characters to inspire laughter

‘Zombie Town’ debuts, uses lively characters to inspire laughter

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Oct 30, 2017

Shift in Associated Student Union board opens opportunity for growth in interest

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Oct 30, 2017
Gymnasium converted to Red Cross Shelter after fires ravage Northern California

Gymnasium converted to Red Cross Shelter after fires ravage Northern California

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Oct 13, 2017
Accomplished counselor, teacher holds community history

Accomplished counselor, teacher holds community history

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Oct 11, 2017
Calendar Constricted

Calendar Constricted

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Breath of Death

Breath of Death

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Counselor Alfred Zuniga (left) explains how to use Insite Portal to create an educational plan during a counseling session in the Student Service Center on Sept. 19.

AB 540 training aimed to help daca students

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Sep 28, 2017

United Faculty decided on calendar

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Sep 15, 2017
LGBTQ community faces inner conflict

LGBTQ community faces inner conflict

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Sep 13, 2017
Tish Young

Experienced dean cultivates facilities

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Aug 30, 2017
Berkeley resident Rebecca Fisher exhales after smoking a cannabis pre-rolled joint fom the Munchie Movement while holding her dog under the University Avenue exit in Berkeley on Friday.

Group provides care, generosity

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Aug 30, 2017

CSU board eliminates math course requirement

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Aug 23, 2017
Philosophy professor Michael Kilivris lectures during a class in the Biological Sciences Building Room 8 on Aug. 14.

Philosophy curriculum expands, adds insight

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Aug 23, 2017
Alexander Walker-Griffin was appointed to California Community College Governing Board on July 17 by Governor Jerry Brown.

Young democrat gains seat on governing board

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Jul 26, 2017
EOPS assistant Chau Tran shops at Fresh Approach's mobile farmers market in the Campus Center Plaza on June 19, 2017.

Mobile farmers market provides healthy food options

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Jul 6, 2017
The $8 million construction project continues for the San Pablo Library's new location at the corner of Church Lane and San Pablo Ave on Thursday.

San Pablo transforms Library into a modern meeting location

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
Jul 6, 2017
Computer and communications professor Rick Figuera retires after serving 32 years at Contra Costa College.

Professor finds passion through technology

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 17, 2017
Jazz-ology singers Joseph Saeteurn (left) and Jesse Chao practice Monday during a sound check for Friday's last showcase of the year in the Knox Center.

Jazz-ology achieves highest musical award

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 17, 2017

District approves LGBTQ+ degree, spurs talks

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 17, 2017
Psychology major Enrique Duarte holds a safe zone card during the Alphabe+'s Club "Out and About" event in the Fireside Hall on Thursday. The safe zone is made of a committee of staff that are available to hear out and talk about any problem students have.

Alphabe+ club unites community with tales of heroism, confidence

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 13, 2017
Ensemble shines in ‘colorful’ play

Ensemble shines in ‘colorful’ play

By Michael Santone, News Editor
May 2, 2017

Retirees to unite, celebrate ‘familial accomplishments’

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
May 2, 2017

Wellness Week brings stability

By Michael Santone, News Editor
Apr 25, 2017
Cursing is mainstream, overuse mars integrity

Cursing is mainstream, overuse mars integrity

By Michael Santone, News Editor
Apr 25, 2017

Earth Day to bring “eco-friendliness” to community

By Michael Santone, News Editor
Apr 20, 2017

Bay Area celebrates 4/20 genesis

By Michael Santone, News Editor
Apr 18, 2017
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