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Drag culture gets watered down by mainstream TV

Drag culture gets watered down by mainstream TV

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

May 15, 2019
California's green rush: Insight into local cannabis clubs

California’s green rush: Insight into local cannabis clubs

May 6, 2019
Honored for enhancing campus community

Honored for enhancing campus community

March 27, 2019
Clery Act maintains transparency

Clery Act maintains transparency

March 13, 2019
Hunting for sport blurs moral compass

Hunting for sport blurs moral compass

March 13, 2019

Resignation prompts search for interim dean of enrollment

February 27, 2019
Smollet hoax sets back the LGBTQ community, sheds negative light

Smollet hoax sets back the LGBTQ community, sheds negative light

February 27, 2019
Africanism inspires passion

Africanism inspires passion

February 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

February 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

February 13, 2019
Interim takeover

Interim takeover

February 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

February 6, 2019
Environment slowly dies

Environment slowly dies

December 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

December 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

November 14, 2018

Armed robbers steal iPhone and backpacks near campus

November 14, 2018
Howard Irvin (right) and LeRodrick Terry (left) are two of the finalists for vice president.

VP finalists have background of sexual assault

November 7, 2018
Horror sequel revives iconic franchise

Horror sequel revives iconic franchise

October 24, 2018
Election offers hope for the Golden State

Election offers hope for the Golden State

October 24, 2018

San Pablo City Council candidates vie for votes

October 24, 2018

Hotline assures transparency

October 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

October 17, 2018

STD cases in the U.S. exacerbate health crisis

October 14, 2018

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

October 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

October 3, 2018

Is that worth it? Burgers on campus

October 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

September 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

September 25, 2018
Former vice president reassigned to District Office

Former vice president reassigned to District Office

September 19, 2018
Start here free, go anywhere

Start here free, go anywhere

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 4, 2018
Dr. Katrina VanderWoude will be appointed as the 12th permeant president of Contra Costa College on June 26.

12th college president chosen

June 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

May 16, 2018
Hollywood lacks gay superhero

Hollywood lacks gay superhero

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

May 15, 2018

Instructor calls for alternate labor union

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

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

April 24, 2018

AB 540 expansion offers discounted education options

April 17, 2018
Students create mock trial team

Students create mock trial team

April 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

April 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

March 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

March 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

March 14, 2018
Verbal Rhapsody: Season 2 Episode 2: Myth and facts about cellphones

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

March 9, 2018
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