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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

Everlasting effect

Boston Marathon bombings make waves of fear, terror across US

Terror struck Boston on April 15 as two explosions claimed the lives of three people and injured more than 200 individuals near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Full story

Event raises $30,000

Cuisine and wine fill Gymnasium

Community members, faculty and students were once again treated to delightful wine and cuisine in the Gymnasium on Sunday during the 6th Annual Food and Wine Event.   Full story

Lost in vibrations

For the majority of people, music plays an important role – whether they create it or casually listen to it. Full story

Celebrating peace

Vigil brings Contra Costa County ideals for love, unity

On April 6 the interfaith coalition welcomed CCC members in conjunction with the Contra Costa College Peace Celebration. Full story

Program helps students transition

30-year- old resource geared toward aiding people with a disability

The students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s Transition Program, located at Contra Costa College, learn to exemplify the inner strength, wisdom and courage of the human spirit. Full story

Managers take over new jobs, positions

Ma, Fites assume vital roles in student services

Taking over two important positions in the Student Services Center are a familiar employee and an individual who may be new to Contra Costa College, but not new to the community college system. 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

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

Dental assisting program reviewed

63-year-old department goes through process

Since the 2012 spring semester Contra Costa College has been without the dental assisting program — a program that was a part of the campus since the college’s inception in 1950. Full story

Multimedia

  • Enthusiastic

    Award ceremony fills Knox Center

    The 54th Annual Scholarship Awards ceremony was held on Friday at the Knox Center, celebrating Contra Costa College students who have been awarded scholarships during this college year.




  • 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.







  • ThinkPiece

    Food comatose

    The itis” is a beloved term that describes the sleepiness one feels after a big meal. However, general knowledge around the subject only goes as far as its name.

  • Edtoon

    Lasting effects

    Tragedy tends to bring people together.



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