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Illusion of Freedom: Corporate policies incentivise evil

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
May 16, 2018
Former Contra Costa College counselor Suzanne Huey walks back to her seat after receiving an award during the college’s 2018 retirement ceremony in Fireside Hall on Friday.

Loved counselor Suzanne Huey retires

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
May 15, 2018
African-American studies major Elijah Morgan raises a sign to gather high school seniors for a tour of the African-American Male Leadership group during Comet Senior Day in the Campus Center Plaza on Thursday.

Celebratory day informs, welcomes high school seniors

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
May 1, 2018
La Raza studies major Lizbeth Gonzalez holds a sign during the “March for Our Lives” action in Boston, Massachusetts on March 24.

Students for Educational Reform group attends ‘The March for our Lives”

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Apr 24, 2018
Richmond resident Carnell Williams writes “Fighter, Love, Family” describing slain Richmond resident Mark Henderson II during a vigil for Henderson on Thursday near Crescent Park in Richmond.

Community gathers to support families after a week of heavy violence

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Apr 17, 2018
English major Ellis Ryan Mille tutors a student in the Library Learning and Resource Center.

Home schooling pays off

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Apr 10, 2018

American workforce hijacked by corporations

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Apr 10, 2018

Schedule changes to reduce class conflicts

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Mar 21, 2018
Professors with adjunct status suffer exploitation

Professors with adjunct status suffer exploitation

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Mar 20, 2018
Associated Student Union fails to fill positions

Associated Student Union fails to fill positions

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Mar 14, 2018
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."

DACA decision halted

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Mar 14, 2018

Text messaging aids alert system for crime, theft

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Mar 1, 2018
Psychology professor Steven Greer has taught at CCC for over 45 years and has filled many positions here, including track coach and athletic academic counselor. He is also a co-creator of the health and human services department.

Professor pioneers hypnotic educational styles

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Mar 1, 2018
African-American heritage honored

African-American heritage honored

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Town hall on racism fuels local discussion

Town hall on racism fuels local discussion

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Feb 28, 2018

Veteran’s Perspective: Students of America National Conference 2018

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Feb 9, 2018
Pamphlet guides, aids undocumented students

Pamphlet guides, aids undocumented students

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Feb 6, 2018
Kiazi Malonga (right) and Fua Dia Congo (left) play drums during the annual African Heritage Month celebration in the Knox Center on Thursday night from 6-8 p.m.

Celebration honors African history, intellectual heritage

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Feb 6, 2018
Talks offer false solutions

Talks offer false solutions

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Dec 11, 2017
Rick Ramos explains the position he will take at Merritt College in Oakland starting next semester. Ramos also recalls his many experiences working at Contra Costa College for 30 years as he stands in his GE-113 office on Friday.

Ramos moves forward

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Dec 7, 2017

Speech team to present at home

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Nov 14, 2017

Student network to share immigrant struggle

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Nov 14, 2017
Construction worker Armando Garcia demolishes the floor of what used to be the Three Seasons Restaurant.

Renovation project begins

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Nov 7, 2017

Students learn to spot falsities

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Oct 30, 2017

Fundraiser to support refuge, aid hunger

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Oct 30, 2017
Grabbing a coffee in San Pablo, Fairchild makes herself available on the phone for last minute schedule changes on Tuesday morning.

Hardships spark change toward education

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
Oct 30, 2017
Business major Julissa Martin watches the film "So Your Going Crazy" during the mental health workshop (event) in room LLRC-107 in in the Library Resource Center on Tuesday . The film focused on taboos of mental health in society and stressed that things can get better for those suffering from mental illness and that help is available.

Film festival highlights determination, spunk

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Oct 26, 2017
A masked anti-fascist protester holds up a flag as hundreds of anti-facist protesters march 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.

Right-wing regime must be challenged physically

By Ryan Geller, Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2017
Berkeley police officers form a line in front of a Mine- Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehi- cle during a protest at Martin Luther King Civic Center Park in Berkeley on Aug. 27. Police depart- ments across the country have begun to militarize their tactical units.

Police brutality elicits unified community response

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Sep 28, 2017
Jabali Smith is a human trafficking survivor who spoke to Contra Costa College students in the Fireside Hall.

Survivor finds recovery, forgives

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Sep 28, 2017
Communications major Andrew Magnoli listens to a seminar on American militarism in Latin America delivered by Mexican journalist Eduardo Garcia in the Fireside Hall on Sept. 18.

Military school on watch after connection to violence

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Sep 28, 2017
Criminal justice major Ben Hayunga peeks into one of the many voter registration booths stationed around the campus during the Constitution Day event held in the Campus Center Plaza on Friday.

Constitution Day offers insight on past

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Sep 20, 2017
Health and Human Service Club President Denise Mills (left) talks with club Vice President Kristin Lobos during HHS Club meeting in SA-107 on Aug. 31.

Group prioritizes efforts to help peers

By Ryan Geller, Advocate Staff
Sep 13, 2017
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