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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

January 16, 2018
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

December 11, 2017
Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

December 8, 2017
Bill to remove first-year costs, offer financial assistance

Bill to remove first-year costs, offer financial assistance

November 15, 2017
Midterm report sets goals, aids accreditation

Midterm report sets goals, aids accreditation

November 7, 2017
Brix's menu respects halal diet

Brix’s menu respects halal diet

November 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

November 1, 2017
Informative, educational festival highlights natives

Informative, educational festival highlights natives

October 30, 2017
Protesters disrupt Trump's private Belo Mansion fundraiser

Protesters disrupt Trump’s private Belo Mansion fundraiser

October 29, 2017

Power shut down strikes campus reaction

October 16, 2017

The Advocate’s weekly news update for 10-16

October 16, 2017

Sex assault amendment to alter guidelines

October 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

October 11, 2017

An undocumented experience

October 2, 2017
Language deficiency triggers shame

Language deficiency triggers shame

September 28, 2017
Celebrating Hispanic culture

Celebrating Hispanic culture

September 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

September 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

September 28, 2017
Suicide prevention and awareness illustration.

Identifying signals of despair

September 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

September 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

September 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

Trump administration expected to repeal DACA

August 31, 2017

Curriculum supports academic specificity

August 30, 2017
Professor remembered

Professor remembered

August 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

August 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

August 23, 2017

Dance groups highlight variety of styles

May 18, 2017
Incoming Editor-in-Chief Denis Perez speaks during his election speech.

Strong work ethic sustains paper’s legacy

May 17, 2017

Nonresident fee bill stalled

May 17, 2017
Liberal Arts Division assistant Zolayma Martin has been named Classified Employee of the Year for both the Contra Costa Community College District and the state of California.

Classified employee earns statewide award

May 17, 2017
Contra Costa College retiring English professor Heather Roth (right) and English emeritus professor Barbara McClain (left) share a moment of jubilation during the retirement reception in Fireside Hall on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Retirees bid farewell to college ‘family’

May 13, 2017

Clothesline artwork buoys victims

May 2, 2017
Liberal arts, social and behavioral sciences major Sasha Graham reacts to the news of winning the $40,000 per year Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship during a reception in the Student and Administration Building on April 18.

Scholar, mother earns national scholarship

April 18, 2017
Dean of institutional Effectiveness and Equity Padilla confidently steps into a prominent role that will allow her to develop equity plans for underserved communities.

Padilla accepts role to help underserved

April 18, 2017

Activists share labor strike

April 18, 2017
LEFT: Senior Admi- nistrative Assistant Michael Peterson will be riding his bicycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles from June 4-10 for the Ride for Life event to raise funds for AIDS awareness.

Living through adversity breeds motivation, drive

March 29, 2017

Sanctuary resolution ‘arms’ district employees

March 29, 2017
cody casares / The Advocate Economics major Oscar Martinez’s undocumented status inspires him to surpass the limitations of being a first generation student to educate himself and his community.

Puente leader sheds his ‘comfort zone’

March 29, 2017
HSI STEM Manager Mayra Padilla holds up signs in support of undocumented students during the College Council Meeting in GE-225 on Thursday.

Council delineates plan to safeguard sanctuary

March 14, 2017
Former Contra Costa College Vice President Tammeil Gilkerson smiles as staff, faculty and students clap for her during her farewell reception in Aqua Terra Grill on Thursday.

‘Family’ bids farewell, honors Gilkerson’s legacy

March 14, 2017

District to quell ICE fears, plan aims to inform

March 8, 2017
Mehdizadeh Executive vice chancellor of education and technology

President hails Iranian roots, American dream

March 1, 2017

Traditional ways hinder women’s interest in STEM

March 1, 2017

Honoring women’s triumphs, struggles

March 1, 2017

Art courses fixed at three units for transfer degree

February 14, 2017

Fee hikes hinder plan

February 1, 2017
A protester holds up a sign in the middle of a large crowd during the Women's March on D.C. sister march from MAdison Park near Laker Merritt to Oscar Grant Plaza in Oakland, Calif. Jan. 21.

Thousands unite, assert equal rights

February 1, 2017
District campuses earn sanctuary status after Governing Board referendum

District campuses earn sanctuary status after Governing Board referendum

January 12, 2017
Chancellor Helen Benjamin announced her retirement this year after having served the district since 1990 when she was hired as Dean of Language Arts and Humanistic Studies and Related Occupations.

Leader retires, district trembles

December 8, 2016
Business major Christian Sanchez was born female but identifies as male and is in the process of transitioning from one gender to another. Sanchez said it is easy for people to confuse pronouns and sometimes they cannot accept the change someone goes through.

Transgender label draws stereotype, perseverance

December 7, 2016
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