The Advocate

A new electronic sign will be installed onto the obelisk at the corner of Mission Bell and El Portal drives to attract more prospective
students to the college.

Larger electronic signage to update existing fixture

April 21, 2015

Grants launch dreams into inception

April 21, 2015

Fourteen Contra Costa College students were awarded the Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship for their dedicated efforts in academics and community involvement. The Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship is given annually a...

Academy enhances learning with ethnic infusion, historic vibe

By Robert Clinton, Sports Writer

April 21, 2015

In an attempt to enhance the cultural and educational experiences of students, the Per Ankh Academy is recruiting for its first transfer learning community for fall 2015. Per Ankh (House of Life) was the ancient Egyptian name fo...

Comet bullpen collapses in ninth, cedes win against Falcons

March 25, 2015

Comet catcher Lawrence “Davey” Duncan leads the Bay Valley Conference with the least passed balls as a catcher. Duncan is known for the loud vocal leadership he brings to the Comet baseball team.

Despite setbacks student athlete prevails

March 18, 2015

Home run ignites Mariners’ stagnant offense

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor

March 18, 2015

The baseball team squared off against the College of Marin for its second game in a row, rallying for three runs in the eighth inning but still earning a 6-4 loss Thursday in Kentfield. Contra Costa College (5-14 overall and...

Comet softball players Angelica Espinal (left) and Melissa Watkins collide after a successful catch during CCC’s 17-4 loss to the Falcons at Solano Community College on Thursday.

Victory continues to elude Comets

March 18, 2015

African- American studies department Chairperson Carolyn Hodge lectures during her History of African Americans in the U.S. class in LA-103 on Thursday. Hodge had a supplemental role in remodeling Contra Costa College’s African-American studies program almost 16 years ago when she was first hired.

Educator provides a holistic historical perspective

March 17, 2015

Art gallery to display watercolor mediums

By Roxana Amparo, News Editor

March 17, 2015

The Watercolor Show art exhibit will be on dis- play in the Eddie Rhodes Gallery from now through April 25 to showcase a variety of student artwork through watercolor paintings and other mediums. Art professor Dan...

Comets preserve series sweep against Eagles

March 9, 2015

Path to universities streamlined

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-chief

March 4, 2015

Select community colleges statewide will be providing students a streamlined path to enroll into select universities and ultimately graduate from law school within seven years. The Pathway to Law School initiative will be piloted at Contr...

Comets suffer eighth inning collapse

February 16, 2015