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Right side hitter Nadia Thomas (left) spikes the ball over the net in the Comets’ first game of the season against Yuba College in the Pinole Middle School Gymnasium on Sept. 18

Young squad ends season winless

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
December 11, 2019
An adult contest dancer competes during the Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow on Oct. 12 at Martin Luther King Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California.

Culture and resistance celebrated

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
October 23, 2019
Freshman middle blocker Christina Hall (left) hits the ball past two defenders during the Comets’ game against College of Alameda on Oct. 16 at Pinole Middle School.

Aerial bombardment stifles Comets

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
October 23, 2019
Rainbow Club President Alfredo Angulo has established the club to represent Contra Costa College’s LGBTQ population.

Activist forms Rainbow Club

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
October 23, 2019
Comet freshman libero Jamie Tianero plays for a Comet team coached by her mother, Christy Tianero, after earning Tri-County Athletic League second team all-league honors in high school.

Untapped potential

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
October 2, 2019
Online learning expands outreach

Online learning expands outreach

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
September 25, 2019
 Marcus, played by Dontae Clark (left), Benny, played by Santiago Rosas (middle), and Nina, played by Reyna Amaya (right) deliver biting satire in the new comedy webseries “The North Pole.”

Oakland comedy embraces culture

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
September 25, 2019
Right side hitter Nadia Thomas (left) spikes the ball over the net in the Comets’ first game of the season against Yuba College in the Pinole Middle School Gymnasium on Sept. 18

Youthful squad drops second straight

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
September 25, 2019

Enrollment remains stagnant

By Xavier Johnson, Wed Editor
September 18, 2019
State Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley (middle left)
walks to the GE Building with his staff after meeting with CCC faculty 
in Fireside Hall during his visit  Monday.

State Chancellor visits

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
May 15, 2019
ESL major Challal Kahina (left) gives her son, Massinass Kahina (right), a Mecca candy box during the annual Muslim Student Association 
Fast-a-thon event in Fireside Hall on Monday.

Fasting unites in Fireside

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
May 1, 2019
Dr. Patrick Johnson teaches Journalism 130 as an adjunct professor in the journalism department this spring semester. Johnson is an MCHS and CCC alum and former Advocate staffer.

Educator returns home

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
February 27, 2019
Boxing draws spoil the fun

Boxing draws spoil the fun

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
December 5, 2018
Remedial courses axed

Remedial courses axed

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
November 14, 2018
Middle blocker Makaya Thomas makes a shot attempt over two Yuba College defenders on Sophomore Night in the Gymnasium

Volleyball ends season with a loss

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
November 14, 2018

ASU awaits possible 40k budget

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
October 17, 2018
Selector, played by Akilah Kamau, narrates the action in the hip-hop inspired play “How We Got On” in the Knox Center on Thursday. The play continues this weekend.

Spirit of rhyme drives youth tale

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
November 14, 2017
A group of students scream as they run past a scare spot during the free carnival scream house maze in the Knox Center on Tuesday.

Fear, joy fill Knox Center

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
November 7, 2017
Say no to San Pellegrino

Say no to San Pellegrino

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
September 28, 2017
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to a full crowd at the “Free City” celebration at City College of San Francisco on Friday.

Sanders, CCSF honor ‘Free City’

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
September 28, 2017
Chef Russell Lozano places a Curb Banh-mi burger on a serving tray in Curbside Kitchen while working an event at Four Fools Winery in Rodeo.

Richmond food truck integrates cuisines

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
September 28, 2017
Punk band satisfies fans

Punk band satisfies fans

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
May 17, 2017
Playlist release underwhelms

Playlist release underwhelms

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
March 29, 2017
Piano tuner Victor Manuel (right) played by Sean Teal, flashes a light into a piano as Sofia Celia, played by Jelaine Maestas, and Maria Celia, played by Akilah Kamau, watch during a performance of “Two Sisters and a Piano” in the Knox Center on Thursday.Piano tuner Victor Manuel (right) played by Sean Teal, flashes a light into a piano as Sofia Celia, played by Jelaine Maestas, and Maria Celia, played by Akilah Kamau, watch during a performance of “Two Sisters and a Piano” in the Knox Center on Thursday.

Intimacy fortifies play

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
March 29, 2017

Stage ignites actor’s drive

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
March 14, 2017
Play models tragic love

Play models tragic love

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
March 2, 2017
Comet guard Julian Robinson jumps into the air for a layup past 49ers center Taylor Galli during CCCs 85-71 loss to Yuba College at the Gymnasium on Friday

Team fails to maintain rhythm, lead

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
February 9, 2017
Drama department Chairperson Carlos-Manuel Chavarría plays with two dolls during a scene of the one person play, “Joto!: Confessions of a Mexican Outcast,” in Knox Center on Friday.

Revealing play gains praise

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
December 9, 2016

Academy targets low success rates

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
October 21, 2016
Album blends hip-hop, sci-fi

Album blends hip-hop, sci-fi

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
September 28, 2016
Culinary arts Chairperson Nader Sharkes and student Kyle DeLos Santos
submerge hot tomatoes under cool water in the Student and Administration Building on Friday.

Eatery improves quality, variety

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
August 26, 2016

Uncontested ASU elections await results

By Xavier Johnson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 18, 2016
Police aide Ashley Crandell, an administration of justice major, and Evelio Perez, an engineering major, take a ride in Lot 10 on May 2.

Escorts reduce concerns

By Xavier Johnson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 18, 2016
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