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Roxana Amparo

Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief

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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
December 11, 2017
Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
December 8, 2017
Brixs menu respects halal diet

Brix’s menu respects halal diet

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
November 1, 2017

Sex assault amendment to alter guidelines

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
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

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
October 11, 2017

An undocumented experience

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

Language deficiency triggers shame

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

Celebrating Hispanic culture

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
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

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
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

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

Identifying signals of despair

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
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

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 15, 2017

Curriculum supports academic specificity

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 30, 2017
Professor remembered

Professor remembered

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
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

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 23, 2017
Astronomy professor Jon Celesia looks at Mondays eclipse through double Polaroid glasses on the roof of the Physical Building.

Solar eclipse draws heads toward the sky

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 23, 2017

Nonresident fee bill stalled

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2017

Clothesline artwork buoys victims

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2017

Activists share labor strike

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2017

Fee hikes hinder plan

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2017
A protester holds up a sign in the middle of a large crowd during the Womens 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

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 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

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2016
Group tracks school board

Group tracks school board

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2016
Contra Costa Community College District chancellor finalist, University of Minnesota Chancellor Fred Wood speaks to the crowd in Fireside Hall on Monday.

District holds meeting, selects chancellor

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016

Chorus festival exhibits talents

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016
Democratic action influences change

Democratic action influences change

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2016

Election cycle exposes gender biases

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2016
Harassment scars victims’ self worth

Harassment scars victims’ self worth

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2016

Lactation Room to open next semester

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2016
Undocumented students lack support, resources

Undocumented students lack support, resources

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2016
Students walk through the Campus Center Plaza between the Student and Administration Building and the General Education Building near Fireside Hall on Monday. Despite completion of the Campus Center and Classroom Project, enrollment is down by 4.2 percent according to the Admission and Records fall 2016 report.

Enrollment slowly rises

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2016
Council aims to enhance club events

Council aims to enhance club events

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2016

Emergency phones ignored

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
May 18, 2016
NSAS Dean Ghada Al-Masri aims to be an educational resource for students and faculty. Dr. Al-Masri conducted research in Lebanese refugee camps after the 1974-1990
Lebanese Civil War.

Experience fortifies leadership

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
May 4, 2016
Richmond resident Darlene Drapkin 
samples a glass of wine from the Grigich Hills Estates collection during the 9th Annual Food and Wine Event in the Gymnasium on Sunday.

Food, wine draw community

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
May 4, 2016
East Bay Coffee Company owner Bill Ancira extracts espresso for a customer at its location in Pinole on Monday. Ancira said he plans expand to more locations, including Church Lane in San Pablo.

Cafe engages in lively interaction

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
April 22, 2016

Earth day strives to diminish usage

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
April 20, 2016
English professor Benjamin Jahn speaks to his class, American Literature: 19th Century, on Thursday. Class members are taught to share their ideas freely and to expand their own knowledge.

Class explores interpretations

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
March 16, 2016
Women’s rights equally deserving

Women’s rights equally deserving

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
March 9, 2016
Romantic stressors cloud holidays origin

Romantic stressors cloud holiday’s origin

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
February 10, 2016

Workshops accentuate grants

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
February 4, 2016
Rape culture undermines human rights

Rape culture undermines human rights

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
February 4, 2016
Music major Savannah Cofield-Bey (left) rehearses with the Jazzanova performance group on Monday in M-116.

Vocal resonance aims to dazzle

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
December 9, 2015
Bay Area Rescue Mission culinary arts manager Chris Dikes talks to the volunteers and staff before serving the food, giving words of motivation in a hallway at the Richmond Civic Center during the annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet sponsored by the Bay Area Rescue Mission.

Shelter extends service, support

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
December 9, 2015
Adults and children surround the Grinch during the “Night of Hope” concert  at Valley Bible Church in Hercules on Sunday.

Message of faith, joy lifts souls

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
December 9, 2015

Task force empowers formerly imprisoned

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
November 18, 2015
Richmond resident Christa Zizi (right)  receives bread from Concord volunteer Steve Dasovich at the Bay Area Rescue Mission’s Food & Distribution Center on Friday.

Charity, help exemplify hope

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
November 18, 2015
“The Plotting” (left) and “Guardian of the Underneath” (right) by Brooke Leigh Fletcher are on display in the “Dolls and Things” exhibit in Maple Hall at the San Pablo Art Gallery.

Monstrous features embellish sculptures

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
November 18, 2015

‘Paranormal’ predictable

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
October 29, 2015

The Advocate rekindles 65 years of memories

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
October 21, 2015
Interim Vice President Jane Harmon is passionate about supporting students at Contra Costa College. Prior to being hired at CCC Dr. Harmon was president at Yuba College.

Harmon fills interim leadership role

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 23, 2015
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