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Super saturday

College-wide event readies, informs high school seniors

Contra Costa College faculty, staff and administrators welcomed hundreds of local high school seniors and their parents during an event culminating the college’s High School Senior Connection initiative on Saturday. Full story

Morin takes reins

Associate editor earns top position

During the 2012-13 editor-in-chief election, George Morin did not earn enough votes to take on the head spot of the student publication. But it was not because he did not deserve the honor. Full story

‘Go-getter’ Noldon finishes first year

Contra Costa College leader guides school year 2012-13 to close

After officially taking over as Contra Costa College president in July 2012, Dr. Denise Noldon said she did not create any personal expectations for herself — her main focus was on what the college needed. Full story

Smith plans to begin retirement, relaxation

For more than 26 years Ellen Smith has enriched the community surrounding Contra Costa College in more than one language. Full story

Creating peace makers

Month-long events come to an end

Peace isn’t something that just happens. Full story

Trainer embodies fighter’s mentality

Island uses passion to teach community

RICHMOND — Before heading the Richmond Police Athletic League’s boxing program, trainer John Island battled an unstable home, street-life and is in an ongoing battle with cancer. Full story

Campus set to undergo renovation

$65 million building project planned to begin during summer session

Set to begin this summer is the $65 million construction project that will require the Student Activities Building, the Amphitheatre and the Humanities Building to be demolished to construct a new Campus Center. Full story

Officials attempt to boost numbers

State-funding allocation at risk due to enrollment

After enduring budget cuts and fluctuating enrollment numbers, Contra Costa College prepares to be placed on stability. Full story

New VP to begin tenure in July

A new Contra Costa College Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs will begin his or her tenure on July 1. Full story

Return of program uncertain

After a decision to cut the program in March 2012, College for Kids (CFK) was absent from campus, for the first time in 30 years.   Full story

Students misuse financial aid funds

More than 20 schemers take federal grant monies

On a regular basis, financial aid offices across the country experience defrauders regularly enrolling into classes and disappearing from campuses after attaining federal grant revenue. Full story

Multimedia




  • Quick throw

    Storm ravages Comets

    NAPA — Napa Valley College’s eight-run first inning launched the Storm to a 9-4 win over Contra Costa College in a season-ending battle of Bay Valley Conference cellar-dwellers here Thursday.




  • Holy harmony

    Gospel night ignites spirits

    The voices of the Contra Costa College Gospel Choir captivated the hearts and spirits of the audience during Gospel Night on Saturday in the Knox Center.







  • Cartoon

    Metamorphosis begins

    After being on the Contra Costa College newspaper for eight semesters, I have grown much as a person.

  • Edtoon

    Students deterred

    Community college can be a good place for a person to better understand his or her role in the workforce.



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