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Robert Clinton

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Press conference at Fireside Hall offers insight on administrative leave designations

Press conference at Fireside Hall offers insight on administrative leave designations

By Robert Clinton, Associate Editor
Jun 14, 2019
Howard University (pictured) was one of five HBCUs students visited on tour.

Students return from HBCU tour

By Robert Clinton, Associate Editor
May 15, 2019
A Comet player slides safely into second base during Contra Costa College’s 8-2 win against Yuba College on April 14 on the Comet Baseball Field.

Hopeful seasons end in frustration for Comet participants, programs

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
May 16, 2018
Negotiation stalemate: Main points 1) Program leaders phased out 2) Stakeholders group ineffective 3) Veterans’ excluded from decision-making on support services

Vets at odds with administration

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
May 16, 2018
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Biracial baby making hinders white agenda

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
May 16, 2018

Division I coaches to educate during clinic

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2018
Televised police murders normalize racial bias

Televised police murders normalize racial bias

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2018
District ends investigation

District ends investigation

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 24, 2018
Statement of inclusivity in question

Statement of inclusivity in question

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 24, 2018

Participation woes in women’s sports persist despite effort

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 24, 2018
Comet wide receiver Courtney Beane (left) stiff arms Wolverine defensive back Dominick Sanders (middle) during Sierra College’s 56-28 win against Contra Costa College on Sept. 9 at Comet Stadium.

Community mourns Courtney Beane’s sudden death

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 10, 2018

Deadline looms in search for college president

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 10, 2018

Female artists strive to redefine global art form

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Mar 21, 2018
Firewall update lifts restraint

Firewall update lifts restraint

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Mar 21, 2018
Dean of Students Dennis Franco began his new position on Jan. 18 after then dean of student services Vicki Ferguson accepted a similar position at Laney College.

Transparency concern tarnishes replacement

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Mar 14, 2018
The softball team folded after losing players for the 2018 Bay Valley Conference.

Softball team folds after losing players

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 14, 2018
Temporary Disruption

Temporary Disruption

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Mar 1, 2018
Contra Costa Community College District Chancellor Fred Wood said returning CCC President Mojdeh Mehdizadeh to her previous position is helpful to the District Office.

Wood plans transition period for campus

By Robert Clinton, Associate Editor
Mar 1, 2018
Contra Costa player drives to the hoop during the Comet Classic tournament at the Gymnasium Saturday.

Injury devastates team’s leadership

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Mar 1, 2018
Comet player puts his head down during Contra Costa College’s 19-2 loss to Sacramento City College.

Scoring nightmare persists

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 1, 2018
This year, 12 Contra Costa College students will tour some of the 101 historically black colleges and universities (HBCU).

College tours expose African-American culture

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Softball breeds strong mindset

Softball breeds strong mindset

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Comet forward Jahnna Maramba shoots as two Mariner guards approach her during Contra Costa College’s 61-51 loss against the College of Marin in the Gymnasium on Friday.

Comets downed by Mariners

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 20, 2018
A group of Muslim students pray in the Library and Learning Resource Center on March 20, 2017 during one of their five daily prayers. The Muslim Student Association coordinated efforts to create a designated space on campus for prayer. But the space allocated for prayer failed to comply with ADA requirements or district architectural standards.

‘Prayer room’ project scrapped

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 20, 2018
College President Mojdeh Mehdizadeh (middle) is hugged by Chancellor Helen Benjamin (right) during the new college center and presidential investiture event in the Campus Center Plaza Amphitheater in September 2016.

Wood removes president

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 15, 2018
Contra Costa County Sheriff Deputy Zunio inspects nursing major April Flanagan’s car passenger window after it was shattered by a rock on Mission Bell Drive on Jan. 31.

Peak in crime impairs safety during first week of classes

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 10, 2018
Halftime performance echoes NFL problems

Halftime performance echoes NFL problems

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 6, 2018
Federal threats heighten tension

Federal threats heighten tension

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Jan 30, 2018
Expectations blur collective morality

Expectations blur collective morality

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Dec 11, 2017
Contra Costa player drives to the hoop during the Comet Classic tournament at the Gymnasium Saturday.

Team plays superb defense, loses third place game in OT

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Dec 8, 2017
Hanif turns back the clock

Hanif turns back the clock

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Dec 8, 2017
Taylor Swift’s holiday album intrigues, but fails to resonate

Taylor Swift’s holiday album intrigues, but fails to resonate

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Dec 8, 2017
Elevated intensity, discipline fuel team

Elevated intensity, discipline fuel team

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Nov 1, 2017

Comets fall to bulldogs in lackluster performance

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Nov 1, 2017

Visual Impairment enhances confidence

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Nov 1, 2017
Standards of beauty contrast social habit

Standards of beauty contrast social habit

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Nov 1, 2017
Childhood inspiration fuels progress of Comet athlete

Childhood inspiration fuels progress of Comet athlete

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 30, 2017
Societal swirl of inclusion

Societal swirl of inclusion

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Oct 26, 2017

Campus creativity displayed through unique hairstyles

By Robert Clinton and Louis Cano
Oct 24, 2017
Northern Californian fires spur Contra Costa Community College District class cancellation

Northern Californian fires spur Contra Costa Community College District class cancellation

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 12, 2017
Snippets of shade

Snippets of shade

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Sep 28, 2017

Victory remains elusive for team

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Sep 28, 2017

Special teams errors doom path to victory

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Sep 15, 2017
Oakland resident Yesenia Veamatahau holds her fists in the air as a speaker performs an empowering poem during the closing rally of an impromptu march to City Hall in San Francisco on Sept. 6.

DACA repeal reinvigorates movement

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Sep 15, 2017
Hundreds of anti-facist protesters marched unto Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park with a sign reading "Smash Racism" to counter protest the "No to Marxism in America" rally on August 27 in Berkeley, California.

Protesters, organizers revolt for freedom of speech

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Aug 30, 2017
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Progress stunted by extreme perspectives

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Aug 30, 2017
Goalkeeper Eduardo Escamilla and guard Dierra Mize earned 2016-17 Athlete of the Year honors for their leadership and outstanding performances on and off the field and court.

Two-sport athlete defines determination, leadership

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
May 18, 2017
Health education department Chairperson Sandra Everhart applauds as Aminta Mickles introduces her during the Retirement Reception and Staff Reunion event at Fireside Hall on Friday.

‘Mentor, friend’ inspires community

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
May 17, 2017
Comet wide receiver Marquis Pippins catches the ball for a touchdown during CCC's 42-34 win against Modesto Junior College at Comet Stadium on Sept. 28.

Better conference competition challenges team, spurs growth

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
May 17, 2017
Comet right setter Joshleen Ayson (left) and middle blocker Justine Ayson (right) deny a spike by Laney College outside hitter Claire McKee during CCC's 3-0 win in the Gymnasium on Sept. 30.

Overall losses overshadowed by development

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
May 17, 2017

Legislation to demand healthcare transparency

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
May 17, 2017
Robert Clinton / The Advocate Comet lineman and calculus tutor Barnabus Jime solves a calculus equation with other Comet football players during a tutoring session in the College Skills Center on Monday.

Comet coach helps refine academic drive

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
May 3, 2017

Falcons pick Comet alumnus in NFL Draft

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
May 2, 2017
Live forum discusses veterans, politics

Live forum discusses veterans, politics

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
May 2, 2017
Counseling assistant Leticia Mendoza hasa built a successful career at the college she attended. Mendoza holds a reputation on campus as an empathetic figure to the English as second language (ESL) community at Contra Costa College.

Alumna succeeds, guides academically

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 25, 2017
Muslim Student Association’s Fast-a-Thon, a day long event, featured a celebration banquet for students who pledged $5 to fast. The pledges were invited to a banquet celebration to break their fast hosted in the Fireside Hall on April 20.

Fast-a-Thon fundraises for charity

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Apr 25, 2017
An average price for an entree piece like a Margherhita, is $5.95.

Expensive food prices at brix eatery ‘discourage’ customers, limit options

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 18, 2017

Per Ankh boosts rate of success

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Apr 18, 2017
Misuse of term ‘woke’ pushes need to unite

Misuse of term ‘woke’ pushes need to unite

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Apr 10, 2017
$29 million allocated for remodel

$29 million allocated for remodel

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 29, 2017
cody casares / The Advocate Muslim Student Association President Rayah Khaled designates tasks to members during their club meeting in the Student Administration Building on March 22. Khaled’s approach for the club is to be active on campus.

MSA president promotes club unity

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 29, 2017
Few shoppers browse through the nearly empty Hilltop Mall on March 17. The number of shoppers at Hilltop Mall has steadily declined as storefronts become vacant despite Richmond Mayor Tom Butt’s projection of future economic infusion.

Shoppers hopeful for mall remodel

By Robert Clinton, Sport Editor
Mar 29, 2017
Denis Perez / The Advocate Comet pitcher Zuleyma Garcia-Higareda slides into home plate during the Comets’ 16-2 loss against the Los Medanos College Mustangs at the Softball Field in the first game of a doubleheader on March 14. The Comets lost the second game 16-2 as well.

Mustangs rout Comets, home team quieted in doubleheader

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 29, 2017
Immigrants face scrutiny, hostility

Immigrants face scrutiny, hostility

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 29, 2017

Competition between ‘family’ celebrates Doss’ heroism

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 18, 2017

Squad readies for league changes

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 14, 2017

Women’s observance supports community

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 8, 2017
‘Get Out’ brings black experience to cinema

‘Get Out’ brings black experience to cinema

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Mar 8, 2017
Elevated possibilities

Elevated possibilities

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 8, 2017
Storms provide moment to grow

Storms provide moment to grow

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 2, 2017
Activists keep public abreast of inequities

Activists keep public abreast of inequities

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Mar 1, 2017

Assorted interests fuel pursuit of higher education

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Mar 1, 2017
Percussion, language laud African heritage

Percussion, language laud African heritage

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Feb 14, 2017

Basketball team ends 6-game losing streak

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Feb 14, 2017

Merits of greatest modern athlete ignored

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Feb 14, 2017

Athletic department searches for football coach

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Feb 14, 2017

Squad secures win despite lack of substitutes

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Feb 11, 2017
Comet infielder Zuleyma Higareda takes some swings during batting practice at the Softball Field on Feb. 8, 2016.

Squad, conference sees low participation

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Feb 9, 2017

Trump threatens deportation

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Feb 7, 2017
Coach Alonzo Carter (center) points toward their conference banner in the stands after the Comets’ 51- 10 win over San Jose City College at Comet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The win clinched the team’s third consecutive conference championship.

Carter resigns after successful six-year stint as coach

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Jan 14, 2017

Academic Senate votes to eliminate degree requirements

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Dec 15, 2016
Comet point guard Azanae Lewis dribbles up the court during the 23rd Annual Comet Classic women's basketball tournament in the Gymnasium on Friday.

Adversity tests leadership

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Dec 12, 2016

Football team falters in conference

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Dec 8, 2016
William Sims was a music major and part of the college Jazz-ology ensemble.

Community mourns murder of musician, demands justice

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Dec 7, 2016

Petition urges sanctuary decision

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Dec 7, 2016
Protests should burst onto suburban streets

Protests should burst onto suburban streets

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Dec 7, 2016
Ram defensive back Deante Fortenberry (24) tips a pass in the end zone away from Comet receiver Marquis Pippins (81) during CCC’s 19-14 loss to City College of San Francisco at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Defensive lapses define loss

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Nov 17, 2016

Champs regroup, out pace opponents

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Nov 16, 2016
Comet running back Maurell Robinson rushes to gain yardage during CCC’s win against Diablo Valley College at Viking Field in Pleasant Hill on Friday.

Comets defeat rival with defense, heart

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Nov 9, 2016

Crude oil pipeline fuels protests

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Nov 9, 2016
Outside hitter Alejandra Galvez plans to study software engineering after discovering a passion for computer programming and coding.

‘Foundation’ fortifies, lays out future career

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Nov 3, 2016

Comets recover to register first Bay 6 victory

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Nov 3, 2016

Cannabis legalization to create tax, revenue

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Nov 3, 2016
Lack of empathy disrespects all Native Americans

Lack of empathy disrespects all Native Americans

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
Nov 3, 2016
Comet strong safety Rodney Washington was named to the American Pacific 7 All-Conference defensive first team in 2015.

Re-defining objectives after heartbreak, loss

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2016
Falcons middle hitter Tori Owens spikes the ball past Comet middle blocker Alejandra Galvez during CCC’s 3-0 loss to Solano College in the Gymnasium on Saturday.

Height disadvantage dooms squad

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2016
Women’s basketball coach Vince Shaw passes the ball to a player during a practice drill in the Gymnasium on Thursday.

Hiring injects new life into women’s game

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2016

Faults hinder construction options, alter project scope

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2016

Comets shut out for first time since ’09

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2016
Coverage is proof revolution will not be televised

Coverage is proof revolution will not be televised

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2016
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