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

The Advocate
Jessica Suico

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Preparations underway for graduation

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Associated Student Union Vice President Laicee Brown juggles the responsibilities of being part of the Contra Costa College student government and soon will be a mother.

Motherhood mixes with school, life

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Student Life Coordinator Charles Ramirez juggles an oversized soccer ball during the a faculty development event, “Picnic Day” in the Comet Stadium on Thursday.

College celebrates end-of-year picnic

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
May 15, 2019

ASU hosts inspiring week of speakers

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
May 1, 2019
Art student Michael Chavez takes inspiration from moments in his life and incorporates them into paintings and sketches. This semester he works as a ceramics tutor in the art department.

Craftsmanship honed through imagination

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Mar 27, 2019
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. will be coming to Contra Costa College to promote his book “Dope Era” in an Associated Student Union hosted event in GE-225 on March 28 at 4:30 p.m.

Mistah F.A.B. promotes book, shares his activism

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Mar 20, 2019

Student trustee application process begins

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Mar 13, 2019
Ancestry DNA results generate inner conflict

Ancestry DNA results generate inner conflict

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Mar 6, 2019
Volunteers Renne Parson (left) helps a student (right) change into an outfit as Maria Giron (right) organizes clothes during the Steps to Stability event on Friday in Fireside Hall.

Wardrobe change emits professionalism

By Jessica Suico, Sports Editor
Mar 6, 2019
International day honors women

International day honors women

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Feb 27, 2019
Colleen Smallfield (left) helps nursing major Maria Caroache (right) at the tax preparation workshop at the Transfer/Career Center Friday.

Tax season made easy through Sparkpoint

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Feb 13, 2019
Two students discuss the application and transfer process with Benedict College representative during the HBCU Caravan at the Campus Center Plaza on Feb. 6.

HBCU caravan comes to campus center Plaza

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Feb 13, 2019
Late adds get digital makeover

Late adds get digital makeover

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Feb 6, 2019

Library displays LGBTQ history

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Dec 5, 2018
A student receives an N95 mask in the Welcome Center on Thursday.

Campus closed due to unhealthy air quality

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Nov 16, 2018
Women aren’t rehab centers for entitled men

Women aren’t rehab centers for entitled men

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Nov 7, 2018
Speech team captain Shreejal Luitel practices a persuasive speech for an upcoming speech tournament in Stockton in the Speech Lab in AA-219 on Monday evening.

Location upgrade bolsters Speech Lab

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Oct 24, 2018

San Pablo City Council candidates vie for votes

By Jessica Suico, Alex Kwasniza, Michael Santone, and Cindy Pantoja
Oct 24, 2018
Nursing major Lalina Binaley takes on multiple roles as she studies to become a certified nurse in the Contra Costa College nursing department.

Nursing major, wife finds inspiration in helping others

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Oct 17, 2018
The Chocolate and Champagne event, hosted by the culinary arts department, offers a variety of foods to taste and savor.

Succulent delectables highlight culinary affair

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Oct 10, 2018

Care packages hope to break educational barriers

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Oct 3, 2018

STEM trip exposes technologies to students

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Sep 26, 2018

Police Services app helps maximize safety

By Jessica Suico, News Editor
Sep 11, 2018
Family members and friends held signs reading the name of their deceased loved ones during the Citywide Walk event hosted by the Richmond Ceasefire in Richmond, Calif. on July 21.

Richmond Ceasefire looks to the future with town hall celebration

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Jul 6, 2018
Prescribed drugs easily obtained, generate abuse

Prescribed drugs easily obtained, generate abuse

By Jessica Suico, Assistant news editor
May 16, 2018

Solidarity shown after internet threat to Muslim people

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
May 15, 2018

Film club aims to inspire ambitious artists

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Apr 24, 2018
Professor Aminta Mickles (left), health and human services major Victoria Fairchild (middle) and LAVA Division Dean Lucille Beatty speak during the Psychological Rehabilitation and Recovery Conference.

Symptoms of stress discussed at PsyR conference

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Apr 17, 2018
Contra Costa College clinical science and psychology major Mayra Martinez works as a student ambassador for the Associated Student Union.

Turbulent beginning fuels desire

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Mar 21, 2018
A Ryse member hula-hoops in the backyard during the RYSE Center’s Open House on Sept. 16

Workshop aims train faculty to alleviate student trauma, advocate for justice

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Mar 16, 2018
HBCU caravan aids transfer

HBCU caravan aids transfer

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Workshop helps car buyers

Workshop helps car buyers

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Feb 20, 2018
Pinole resident Carol Jenning (right) enjoys conversation with a friend during the 2nd Annual Cupid’s Season Dinner on Feb. 11, 2016.

Valentine dinner serves romantics, raises money for department

By Jessica Suico, Assistant news editor
Feb 20, 2018

[Video] Advocast: The Weekly Bulletin 1-31

Feb 8, 2018
Psychology major Lizbeth Gonzalez (left) speaks to communications major Lionel Harris (right) about Students For Educational Reform during a tabling and informational meeting in the College Center Plaza on Monday.

Student for Educational Reform engages student needs, recruits activists

By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
Jan 30, 2018

The Advocate 11-15 Weekly News Bulletin

By Mayra Garcia, Jessica Suico, Effrain Valdez, and Andrew Weedon
Nov 20, 2017

By Jessica Suico, Mayra Garcia, and Andrew Weedon
Nov 1, 2017
Library free book giveaway aims to improve community literacy

Library free book giveaway aims to improve community literacy

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Oct 30, 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

The Advocate’s weekly news update for 9-27

By Tashi Wangchuk, Jessica Suico, and Mayra Garcia
Sep 29, 2017

Ethnic cuisine caters to taco lovers

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Sep 28, 2017
Future scholarships to provide funding

Future scholarships to provide funding

By Jessica Suico, Advocate staff
Sep 20, 2017
Path to greener living on campus

Path to greener living on campus

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Aug 30, 2017

High academic achievements earn award

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
May 17, 2017
Blinding ‘love’ leads to emotional trauma

Blinding ‘love’ leads to emotional trauma

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
May 2, 2017

Speech tournament showcases talent

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Apr 25, 2017
Golden retriever Oscar helps psychology major Michelle Yoo as her guide due to Yoo’s partial blindness. Yoo requested a service dog at the Disabled Students’ Programs and Services Office on campus.

Service pets offer guidance, support

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Apr 19, 2017
DEnis Perez / The Advocate Student Marquis Brown uses a room in the Student Services Center to take a test as part of a service provided by the Disabled Student Program Service on March 2.

Program offers accessibility

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Mar 14, 2017
denis perez / The Advocate Filmmakers Tyler Sterrenberg (left) and Laurie Simons introduce the film “Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody” during a screening in Fireside Hall on Thursday.

Film warns of U.S. health care system failures

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Mar 14, 2017
Illegal evictions harm families, neighborhoods

Illegal evictions harm families, neighborhoods

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Mar 2, 2017

Alumni return to share university experience, give advice

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Feb 16, 2017

Culinary arts’ to-go food option cash-only

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Dec 7, 2016

Management session helps alleviate pressures

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Nov 9, 2016

Financial aid filing window opens earlier

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff
Sep 28, 2016
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