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

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Efrain Valdez

Efrain Valdez, Sports editor

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Support courses boost math proficiency

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff
Mar 4, 2020

Athletic department to fill voids

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff
Feb 19, 2020
Comet pitcher Larissa Carvalho launches a pitch during the top of the fourth inning in Thursday’s 15-2 loss against Yuba College at the Softball Field.

Two-sport athlete finds success

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
Despite effort, fires incinerate chance at title

Despite effort, fires incinerate chance at title

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019

Football team left without temporary swing space

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
Sophomore guard Victoria Lopez dribbles through two Yuba College guards, LaiLani Hanks and Taeyla Washington, during a game at the Gymnasium on Feb. 20.

Team continues bad form, 4-win season concludes

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
In 1934, then Boston Red Sox owner John Taylor installed a 25-foot high wooden fence, stretching all the way from beyond the left-field foul pole to almost straight-away center field to prevent people on the street from getting a free view of the game. The Green Monster is now 37-feet high.

A monster at home

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019

Off the Record: Leagues should separate public, private high school teams

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
Oakland Athletics' home stadium, McAfee Coliseum, in Oakland, California.

Off the Record: Athletics can’t fill Coliseum

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Apr 17, 2019
Contra Costa College pitcher Conner Rudy throws a pitch during the first inning of the Comets’ 6-3 win against Los Medanos College on March 7 at the Baseball Field.

Pitcher sets tone as BVC play begins

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Mar 20, 2019
Comet guard Isaiah Attles drives baseline in a game against Mendocino College

Squad falls short of state playoff berth

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Mar 13, 2019
Sophomore guard Victoria Lopez dribbles through two Yuba College guards, LaiLani Hanks and Taeyla Washington, during a game at the Gymnasium on Feb. 20.

Team begins slow, ends season much improved

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Mar 13, 2019
Off the Record: Giant problems

Off the Record: Giant problems

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Mar 6, 2019
Joel Nickelson-Shanks responds to email and other work on Monday before being promoted to outreach coordinator.

Student life adviser changes position

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Mar 6, 2019

Team misses playoffs after push

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Feb 27, 2019
A construction worker locks the fence surrounding the Gymnasium for renovations.

Late start on Gym renovation hinders original end goal

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Feb 13, 2019
TeJae Dunnivant is the college’s new veterans’ coordinator this semester after the position remained vacant for nearly a year.

Veterans’ coordinator brings experience, hope

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Feb 13, 2019
Sophomore Victoria Lopez is finishing her final season as a women’s basketball player at Contra Costa College. As one of the longest-tenured players on the current team, she is one of the few players to be here for all three of coach Vince Shaw’s years as coach.

Finding solace through basketball

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Feb 13, 2019
Annabel Glick (right), played by Maria Calderazzo, writes on a notepad as Harry Whiterspoon, played by Phillip Leyva, makes a facial expression during the production of “Lucky Stiff” at the Pinole Community Players.

Quirky musical brings laughs on opening weekend

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Feb 6, 2019
Mariner goalkeeper Colin Sneddon clears the ball from his goal area. Sneddon was scored on 5 times during Contra Costa College's 5-1 win against College of Marin in the Soccer Field on Tuesday.

Championship opportunity ripped away

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2018
Complacency plagues athletic department

Complacency plagues athletic department

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2018
Former CCC football coach and athletic director Tom Kinnard passed away on Monday, Nov 19 at the age of 79. He spent 27 years at the college serving many different positions.

Remembering coach Tom Kinnard

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2018
USS Hornet Museum tour guide Sydney Kennedy gives a tour of the flight deck to a group on Veterans Day Sunday. The USS Hornet Museum celebrated the 100th year since the Armistice Treaty ending WWI was signed.

USS Hornet Museum honors WWI soldiers

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Nov 14, 2018

Fire, smoke jeopardize shot at BVC championship

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Nov 14, 2018
Comet offense obliterates Yuba back line

Comet offense obliterates Yuba back line

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Nov 7, 2018
Comet wide receiver Terique Owens sheds two Mustang defenders during Saturday’s 41-6 victory over Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. The win ended CCC’s 17-game losing streak.

Football team beats Mustangs in blowout

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Oct 24, 2018
Coaching enables personal growth

Coaching enables personal growth

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Oct 24, 2018

Murky AA building water proves to be safe after tests

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Oct 17, 2018
Comet defender Raul Garcia (right) loses possession of the ball to Thunderbird midfielder Haruna Mubarak resulting in the game’s lone score Friday in Oakland.

Stout Thunderbird defense halts Comet offense

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Oct 17, 2018
Fan fetishization fuel Kanye West's ego-driven fall

Fan fetishization fuel Kanye West’s ego-driven fall

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Oct 10, 2018
San Jose City College quarterback George Landeros escapes pressure exerted by Comet linebacker R.J. Ma’ae during CCC’s 23-14 loss on Saturday at Comet Stadium.

Gridders drop Homecoming game

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Oct 9, 2018
'White Boy Rick' introduces Detroit street legend’s life to Hollywood

‘White Boy Rick’ introduces Detroit street legend’s life to Hollywood

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Sep 19, 2018
Reedley College Tiger cornerback James C. Day (right) intercepts Comet quarterback Jalen Tregle as wide receiver Kyree Jackson (left) looks on during Contra Costa College’s 50-20 loss on Saturday.

Excessive penalties blight season high performances

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Sep 19, 2018
Midfielder Diego Garcia is challenged by a College of the Redwoods player during Friday's victory at home.

Comets earn first victory of season

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Sep 11, 2018
Soccer field conditions hinders teams ability to compete

Soccer field conditions hinders teams ability to compete

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Sep 11, 2018
Comet running-back Maurell Robinson does a spin move on two Mustang defenders to give Contra Costa their only score during their 38-6 loss last Saturday at Comet Stadium.

Special teams woes leave football team without victory

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Sep 7, 2018
Protesters listen to a speaker during the Concord City Hall on June 26 in Concord, California. Protesters gathered after a leaked memo detailed plans to build an undocumented immigration detention center in the Concord Naval Base.

Leaked Navy memo drives community outrage over plans of detention center

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Jun 30, 2018
Contra Costa College wide receiver Semaj Mitchell makes a catch above Ram defensive back Tyrik Mack during City College of San Francisco’s 62-6 win.

Lackluster records solidify endurance

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
May 16, 2018
J. Cole offers new high

J. Cole offers new high

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
May 15, 2018
A Middle College High School student fills out a paper hand with a message of actions she will perform to create a healthier environment and raise awareness about climate change during the “Before the Flood” film seminar hosted in Fireside Hall on April 25.

Club urges climate change awareness during film forum

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
May 1, 2018
Player’s cannabis exemption request denied by NFL

Player’s cannabis exemption request denied by NFL

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
May 1, 2018

ASU campaign season begins

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Apr 24, 2018

Renovation design for sports facilities in finale stage

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Apr 17, 2018
False hope over baseball coliseum leaves fans bewildered

False hope over baseball coliseum leaves fans bewildered

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Apr 17, 2018

Last shot at redemption

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Mar 21, 2018
Media coverage, commentary feed negative stigma

Media coverage, commentary feed negative stigma

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Mar 21, 2018
A student-athlete volunteer serves a platter of freshly cooked dungeness crab to a table of guests during the annual Crab Feed in the Gymnasium on Saturday.

Crustacean feast fosters unity

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Mar 21, 2018
Comet outfielder Mychael Jamison slides in safely after stealing second base during Contra Costa College’s 12-3 defeat to the College of Marin on Monday at the Baseball Field.

Comets fall to Mariners

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Mar 20, 2018
Athletes express concern about gun legislation

Athletes express concern about gun legislation

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Mar 14, 2018
Guard Kemare Wright dunks during Contra Costa College’s 92-63 victory against Solano Community College on Jan. 31 in the Gym.

Young team fails to make playoffs

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Mar 1, 2018
Student Life Coordinator Joel Nickelson-Shanks (left) takes a selfie above liquid nitrogen smoke with biology major Abigail Serrano (center left), biological major Katherin Guevara (center right) and SparkPoint Coordinator Bill Bankhead during the Super Saturday event in the Student Center Plaza. on Saturday.

‘Super Saturday’ recruitment day moved to Thursday

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Riveting beats energize Black Panther soundtrack

Riveting beats energize Black Panther soundtrack

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Comets fail to overcome early deficit to conference leaders

Comets fail to overcome early deficit to conference leaders

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Feb 9, 2018
ABOVE: A student works on her laptop as a CDC flier which recommends practicing effective flu precautions leans on it on Jan. 22.

College officials prepare campus to fight severe flu bursts

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Jan 30, 2018
Comet forward Krisyle King passes off the ball to a team mate, as Eagles defenders rush in during Contra Costa College's loss to Laney College 69-62 in the Gymnasium on Jan. 24.

Weak defensive positioning doom squad’s possible win

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media
Jan 30, 2018
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.

Federal judge rules to continue Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Jan 16, 2018
Former Dean of Student Services Vikki Ferguson dances during a song being sung to her by attendees of her going away celebration in Aqua Terra Grill.

Ferguson fills position at Laney College

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Dec 18, 2017
The Power and Control diagram helps people understand the overall pattern of abusive behaviors and violent behaviors, which are used by a batterer to establish and maintain control over their partner. Often times, one or more violent incidents are accompanied by an array of these other types of abuse.

Effects of domestic violence are long-lasting

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Dec 11, 2017
Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Dec 8, 2017
Art students create bowls in the Art Building for the Pottery Event held on Nov. 7 through Dec. 1 in Fireside Hall.

Pottery Event promotes growth

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Dec 7, 2017
Bill to remove first-year costs, offer financial assistance

Bill to remove first-year costs, offer financial assistance

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Nov 15, 2017

Comets lose Bay Valley Conference showdown

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Nov 14, 2017
Sequoia Eramus (left), a staffer in the Richmond mayor’s office, and veteran Dr. Bob Hollis talk after the veteran celebration event at Fireside Hall on Nov. 8.

Veterans Day celebration honors sacrifice

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Nov 14, 2017
Squad topples first place team, gains top spot

Squad topples first place team, gains top spot

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Nov 9, 2017
Midterm report sets goals, aids accreditation

Midterm report sets goals, aids accreditation

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Nov 7, 2017
Brix's menu respects halal diet

Brix’s menu respects halal diet

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Nov 1, 2017
A partial map of native tribes and nations in the United States before the Columbus colonization period.

Genocide of natives shifts opinion on cultural holiday

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Nov 1, 2017
Educational system fails to teach adult age responsibilities

Educational system fails to teach adult age responsibilities

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Oct 30, 2017
Informative, educational festival highlights natives

Informative, educational festival highlights natives

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Oct 30, 2017
Workshop warns of 'Alt-Right' Rhetoric

Workshop warns of ‘Alt-Right’ Rhetoric

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Oct 30, 2017
Protesters disrupt Trump's private Belo Mansion fundraiser

Protesters disrupt Trump’s private Belo Mansion fundraiser

By Roxana Amparo and Mayra Garcia
Oct 29, 2017

Dedication, positive attitude brings vitality to young team

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Oct 26, 2017

Qualifying blunder raises questions

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Oct 25, 2017

Power shut down strikes campus reaction

By Roxana Amparo and Jessica Suico
Oct 16, 2017

The Advocate’s weekly news update for 10-16

By Jessica Suico, Benjamin Bassham, and Roxana Amparo
Oct 16, 2017

Sex assault amendment to alter guidelines

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Oct 11, 2017
English as second language professor Shelly Ruby writes on the white board during a lecture in Essay Writing in AA-133 on Thursday.

ESL population at disadvantage

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Oct 11, 2017

An undocumented experience

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Oct 2, 2017
Language deficiency triggers shame

Language deficiency triggers shame

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Celebrating Hispanic culture

Celebrating Hispanic culture

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Psychology major Lizbeth Gonzalez (front middle) calls Contra Costa College a “safe place” where she can enjoy the company of her friends La Raza studies major Luis Ledesma (left), political science major Michelle Armienta (middle back) and psychology major Alejandra Navarro (right).

Struggles produce success, inspiration

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Local athletes respond in protest to Trump

Local athletes respond in protest to Trump

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Volunteer Anne Van Blaricon throws a vase on a pottery wheel in the Art Building Monday for the Empty Bowls event, scheduled for Oct. 13 in the Aqua Terra Grill.

Bowl fundraiser supports mission

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Computer science major Zehenghui Guo attended the annual MathFest in Chicago to present his research on the efficiency of an independent shipping company.

Clash of tech, spirit

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Suicide prevention and awareness illustration.

Identifying signals of despair

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Sep 20, 2017
East Bay team to build stadium remain in area

East Bay team to build stadium remain in area

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Sep 20, 2017
Counselor Jenna Hornbuckle posts a message supporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients in the Student Center Plaza on Sept. 5.

Counselors offer hope, protect mental health

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Sep 15, 2017
Gabriel Sanchez (middle right) and nursing major Joey Lumagbas (right) join La Raza Student Union and Puente Club members as they read lyrics for a song written by economics major Oscar Martinez during the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA, Info Night in the GE-225 on Friday.

DACA’s fate in limbo, college community extends its support

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Sep 15, 2017
Comet foward Anthony Maytum scores on a volley against Ram goalkeeper Andres Castrajon during Contra Costa College's 6-2 defeat against Fresno City College on the Consumnes RIver College soccer field in Sacramento on Sunday.

Comets melt under heat, fall to Rams

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
Sep 15, 2017
Fremont resident Mayra Alcaraz (left) wipes tears from her eyes while surrounded by friends and community members during a vigil at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, California on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, hours after news leaked that President Trump will repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival order. DACA recipients were asked to form a circle while the rest of the group surrounded them to sing "We Shall Overcome."

Trump administration expected to repeal DACA

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Aug 31, 2017

Curriculum supports academic specificity

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Aug 30, 2017
Evergreen Valley College center Edson Mendoza dribbles past Comet captain Juvenal Pena during a home soccer game on the Soccer Field Friday.

Comets draw in opener

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Aug 30, 2017
Professor remembered

Professor remembered

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Aug 23, 2017
Vice President of Student Affairs Ken Sherwood sings during All College Day in the GE-234 on Aug. 10. Sherwood said he decided to sing for the Contra Costa College staff, administration and student body because that is a way to get to know him.

Leader embodies passion

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Aug 23, 2017
A player dribbles past two defenders during a possession drill during the men's soccer practice on Aug. 17 on the Soccer Field.

Comets set to defend title, advance further

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
Aug 23, 2017
Astronomy professor Jon Celesia looks at Monday's eclipse through double Polaroid glasses on the roof of the Physical Building.

Solar eclipse draws heads toward the sky

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
Aug 23, 2017

Squad repeats as conference champs

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
May 18, 2017

Dance groups highlight variety of styles

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2017

Goalie spearheads push to BVC championship

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
May 17, 2017
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