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Youth uprising

Forty people arrested after taking over campus building

BERKELEY — Upon approval of a 32 percent fee hike on Nov. 19, University of California students across the state reacted by organizing peaceful protests to condemn “the death of public education.” Full story

Floyd bids farewell

Dean accepts DVC position

She put her best foot forward in all that she did at Contra Costa College, and now she is preparing for the next steps in her journey. Full story

Comets club Tigers 56-48 in home win

Energy, cohesion a running theme

A strong start in the second half led to a good finish for the men’s basketball team, as it defeated Reedley 56-48 Saturday at home. Full story

Knox Center hosts comic production

Improvisation, stand-up please thrilled crowd

Laughs and banter bellowed from within the Knox Center Thursday and Friday, as the drama department’s Comedy Troupe performed the fall semester’s “It’s My Line” event. Full story

Joy to the world

Holidays branch from diverse pasts

Once the year reaches December, there is an inescapable reminder that the holidays are approaching. Full story

Parker guilty in Rocha shooting

Jury convicts suspect for shooting of police aide in 2007

Two years after the shooting of a campus police aide, 24-year-old parolee Christon Parker was convicted of attempted voluntary manslaughter and faces a maximum of 33 years in prison. Full story

Regents approve fee hike

Prominent university tuition tops $10,000

The increasing costs of higher education places students in a position to not only seek more financial assistance, but to reconsider the route they take in acquiring a degree. Full story

Renaming rejected

Suggestion fails to meet policy criteria

Though commonly remembered by his red sweater, revered former college employee Martin Padilla is quickly becoming associated with red tape. Full story

Police Services eyes changes

Proposal suggests increase in costs of permits, tickets

In his five years as a student at Contra Costa College, not once during that time did he ever recall receiving a single parking ticket. Full story

Heater catches ablaze

Small fire triggered by trash build-up

Police Services responded to a phone call on Dec. 1 regarding a considerable amount of smoke coming from the Humanities Building. Full story

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Quadruple threat

Those in the entertainment industry are all familiar with the rare triple threat — a young starlet who can sing, dance and act.




Staff continues winning tradition

Advanced team takes home gold

Chat inspires improvement

Accreditation review awaits settlement

volleyball

Squad falls in three-set defeat

OAKLAND — A lack of team effort and strategic passing led the women’s volleyball team to lose to Laney College in Oakland Thursday in straight sets, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22.




Comets welcome season with victories

Loss ends playoff dreams, 10-win season not enough

Team ends year with high hopes

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Dances ‘Move’ Knox audience

Cheers and applause were not absent Friday for “Why We Move,” the college Dance Production classes’ fall performance held in the Knox Center.




Media night showcase to entertain

When duty calls

Bicultural cuisine satisfies hunger pang

‘Macbeth’ rendition perplexes new eyes

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The satisfaction of doing what I love

by Lamar James

Tonight I performed; I performed at showcase night At the John and Jean Knox Center for the Performing Arts. The experience made me realize why I wanted to choose writing as a career choice. The satisfaction I gained from written my own poem, and then performing my pieces in front of people gave me insight to my dreams. Full story




Mind reader

by Asia Camagong

The future is in your hands

by Holly Pablo

Is it hard

by Lamar James

The greatness that was kindergarten

by Holly Pablo



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