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Dylan Collier

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Baseball squad is forced to brush off bad start

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 1, 2018
Comet Jake Dent pitches during Contra Costa College’s 9-0 shutout loss against De Anza College Saturday on the Baseball Field.

Losing streak continues after offense falls flat

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
February 6, 2018

Library computer upgrade aids student success

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
December 21, 2017
Sociology major Alfred Machacon scans a fibro- myalgia book on Thursday with the free scanner available for student use in the Library.

Library advances technologically, installs scanner

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
November 7, 2017
Ed Aquinde drives a forklift operations class on the Tennis Courts for part of the forklift logistics operations warehouse program.

Relocated program will provide job skills

By Dylan Collier, Assistant scene editor
September 20, 2017

Comet mascot returns

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
September 15, 2017
Richmond resident Leo Acosta eats a taco at El Trompudo restaurant in El Sobrante on Monday

Family space brings Mexican culture

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
August 23, 2017
Guest Chef Felice Santodonato demonstrates Italian cuisine cooking tips for culinary arts students in SA-136 on May 1.

Chef demonstration brings taste of Italy

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
May 17, 2017
An employee sweeps the area around the front door of La Bamba Restaurant at 12345 San Pablo Ave. in Richmond, near Interstate 80 on Monday.

Local eatery serves taste of Salvadorian culture

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
April 20, 2017
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Liberal arts major Troy Hearne fills West Contra Costa Unified School District sixth grade teacher Verdell Simon-Tatum’s plate during the annual all you can eat Crab Feed event in the Gymnasium on Saturday. The fundraiser encourages attendees to feast on crabs, pasta and bread.

Fundraiser unites family, friends

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 29, 2017
Trump’s immigration policies hurt America

Trump’s immigration policies hurt America

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 14, 2017
Comet infielder
Elijah Smith awaits teammate JohnVelasco (right) as he steps on home plate during CCC’s 6-0 win against the Yuba College 49ers at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Comets beat Yuba in shutout

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 14, 2017
Film exemplifies achievements, struggles

Film exemplifies achievements, struggles

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 2, 2017
Saint outfielder Tyler Barry slide back into first before the tag by Comet first baseman Eric Whitfield during CCCs 6-2 loss to Mission College at the Baseball Field on Sunday.

Comets suffer second loss in a row

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 1, 2017

Leaky Gymnasium roof damages floor

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
March 1, 2017
Biology major Oscar Castillo (left) listens to biology major Maria Rodriguez (right) explain a problem using the new whiteboard and equipment in PS-109 in the Physical Science Building on Monday.

Upgrade enhances learning, modernizes setting

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
February 14, 2017
Baseball, scholarly drive supported by family

Baseball, scholarly drive supported by family

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
February 14, 2017
Comet infielder Elijah Smith stretches out in a head-first slide, beating the throw back to first base during CCCs 21-6 loss to Diablo Valley College at the Baseball Field on Jan. 28. The Comets next home game is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Baseball Field.

Hopes swell as strategy, talent merge on field

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
February 9, 2017
Comet fits baseman Chris Brue slides safely back into first base during CCCs 21-6 loss to intradistrict rival Diablo Valley College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Baseball team rallies together despite two losses

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor
February 1, 2017

Comets stall in tournament

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
December 8, 2016
Culinary arts student Kyle Delos Santos prepares an Irish stew similar to beef barley soup, consisting of celery, carrots and onions, in SA-135 on Thursday. Also known as Scottish broth, Delos Santos serves that dish during Aqua Terra hours.

Italian travels provide insight

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
December 7, 2016
Dance major Wendy Huang (left) grabs some cheese during Chocolate and Champagne event hosted by the culinary arts
department in the Aqua Terra Grill on Oct. 8. The event is used to fund raise for students going to Italy.

Group raises money for trip

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
October 21, 2016
The culinary arts department plans to maximize its garden space near the Applied Arts Building to increase the variety of crops. The garden currently supplies Aqua Terra Grill and Pronto with roses for centerpieces and fresh herbs for meals.

Garden yields fresh herbs

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
October 6, 2016
Student Life Coordinator Joel Nickelson-Shanks talks to club representatives during the Inter-Club Council (ICC) meeting in the SA-100 on Sept.  27. The ICC meets every Tuesday to discuss club activities and other agenda items.

Council budgets club’s agendas

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
October 6, 2016
 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 Saturday.

Streak snapped with home win

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
September 28, 2016

ESL boosts multilinguals toward goals

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
September 21, 2016
Participants with Cornell Elementary Afterschool Program perform for viewers during the Solano Stroll on Solano Avenue in Albany on Sunday.

Stroll builds community network

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
September 16, 2016
Criminal justice major Aaron Hernandez (right) puts in his order to culinary arts major Elizabeth Rago (left) at Pronto in the Student and Administration Building on Aug. 29.

Pronto offers bargains, more food choices

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff
September 16, 2016
Student-made ceramics sit waiting to be purchased last week at the annual Pottery Event in the Art Building. All funds collected from the art sale go toward funding the fine and media arts department.

Pottery sale funds class

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer
May 18, 2016
Outfielder Derrick Parnell (middle) congratulates catcher Lawrence Duncan after scoring a run during Thursday’s game against City College of San Francisco at the Baseball Field.

Hurlers, hitters fuel lopsided victory

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
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