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

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

The Advocate

Mike Thomas, Scene Editor

All content by Mike Thomas
“Stranger Things” follows the disappearance of a young boy, and a telekinetic girl who helps his friends in their search, while the boy’s older brother, mother and the town police chief start their own investigations.

Netflix original uses 1980s flair as hook

By Mike Thomas, Advocate Staff
September 1, 2016

Candidates vie for trustee position

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
May 18, 2016
Oz Herrera-Sobal (left) gestures to other improvisational actors during the “That’s My Line” performance in the Knox Center on March 16.

‘That’s My Line!’ evokes laughs

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
April 8, 2016
Kenshin slits feudalism

Kenshin slits feudalism

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
March 16, 2016
Drama major Oz Herrera-Sobal has shown his passion for acting by performing in multiple plays on campus since 2014. Herrera-Sobal is an avid cyclist and bikes whenever possible.

Aspiring actor hones talent

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
March 9, 2016
Comet players Daizah Pounds (left-right), Briah Davis and Sydney Vidal, exasperated, come to realization that their season has come to a an end after a classic overtime playoff battle Friday at DVC.

Women’s squad slips in overtime, loses rivalry bout

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
March 2, 2016
Living with loose skin affects self-esteem

Living with loose skin affects self-esteem

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
February 10, 2016

Replacement financial aid program stalls in hiring task

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
February 4, 2016

Comets address roster vacancies

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
December 9, 2015
Comet guard Bobby Syvanthong flies past Corsair guard Brandon Baker for a layup during the Diablo Valley College tournament at DVC on Dec 3

Players work to secure troupe connection

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
December 9, 2015
Austin Tauanuu (right) nursing major, shakes hands with Vicki Ferguson, dean of student services for the first time since he attended the campus. The Dinner with Faculty event gave the opportunity for staff and students to engage in conversation.

Free spaghetti dinner given by ASU, faculty

By Mike Thomas , Scene Editor
December 9, 2015
Crawfish and other seafood entrees are sold at market prices per pound. Happy hour is Monday through Thursday from 3-7 p.m. with $3 draft beers and discounted garlic noodles and fries.

Cajun cuisine yields sensational flavor

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
November 18, 2015
False accusation casts racial bias in society

False accusation casts racial bias in society

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
November 11, 2015

Culinary arts creates new unity

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 29, 2015
Santa Clara resident Jimmy Ramirez completes his eighth walk during the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Saturday.

Walk raises awareness, dividends

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 29, 2015
Foreign languages department Chairperson Irena Stefanova, was born in Bulgaria but teaches Spanish here on campus. Stefanova is fluent in six languages.

All for the love of linguistics

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 29, 2015

‘Horror Story’ given vampiric lens, hotel setting

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 29, 2015
(Left) Malea Reeves (Cass) explains why she wants to visit Niagara Falls to Kaitlyn McCoy (Lois) and tries to convince her to come along during the “Wonder of the World” performance at the Knox Center on Friday.

Play depicts life’s dark side

By Mike Thomas , Scene Editor
October 21, 2015

Grant ends, financial aid program fizzles out

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 13, 2015

Carpooling program on brink of closure

By Mike Thomas , Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
Mathematics major Dillan Wagner rehearses “Wonders of the World” with Richmond resident Siobhan O’Brien in the Knox Center on Aug. 20

‘Fuzzy feelings’, heartbreak tangle in upcoming play

By Mike Thomas , Scene Editor
September 2, 2015
Cooks compete for best comfort food dish

Cooks compete for best comfort food dish

By Mike Thomas , Scene Editor
January 27, 2015
Organic garden saves money

Organic garden saves money

By Mike Thomas , Scene Editor
December 10, 2014
Soulful performance tells heartfelt story of womens woes

Soulful performance tells heartfelt story of women’s woes

By Mike Thomas , Scene Editor
December 10, 2014

Proposition to relocate casino to central valley

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 29, 2014

Three Seasons gives students real life skills

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 29, 2014

Comets face challenge at Homecoming game

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 29, 2014
Seeking other interests through gaming

Seeking other interests through gaming

By Mike Thomas , Scene Editor
October 24, 2014
Black Student Union adviser and history professor Manu Ampim talks to students during the first BSU meeting this semester in LA-202 on Thursday.

Revitalized club rebrands image

By Mike Thomas and Jason Sykes
October 14, 2014
Batman-less show takes network by storm

Batman-less show takes network by storm

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 7, 2014
Fans get chance to relive wild ride

Fans get chance to relive wild ride

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
October 2, 2014

Black student union may return

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
September 30, 2014
‘Black Jesus’ brings fresh comedy

‘Black Jesus’ brings fresh comedy

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
September 17, 2014
Battling obesity an everyday struggle

Battling obesity an everyday struggle

By Mike Thomas, Scene Editor
September 9, 2014
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