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Occupy CCC
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Occupy Richmond

Humble departure

Williams to retire Dec. 31 after 21-year legacy of serving college; leaves void

As president of the college, McKinley Williams dedicates part of his days to walking around campus and warmly greeting students, faculty and staff members. Full story

Forum examines issues sparking Occupy rallies

Misconceptions, goals of movement discussed

Several students indicated a lack of understanding the Occupy Wall Street movement as the reason behind their hesitation to participate in its protests during the "DeOccupy CCC" forum held in the Fireside Room on Thursday. Full story

Destined for success

Wheat trades arenas for chance at law school

Jonathan Wheat had to trade in his football cleats for books to realize the importance of practice. Full story

Occupy overshadows weather, Veterans Day

Protest withstands rain, delivers united message

Despite cold and rainy weather, at least 60 protesters gathered in front of the city's Memorial Auditorium to decry income and wealth inequity, big banks and the Chevron Corp.'s appeal for refunding its property taxes at Occupy Richmond on Friday. Full story

State to pull the ‘trigger’

Administrators ready for mid-year troubles

Budgeting for a gloomy economic forecast proved prudent for the district, as the mid-year trigger cuts being forewarned since the beginning of the fiscal year are becoming a practical guarantee. Full story

Bond funds GA lift project

Elevator would make top floor more accessible

Installation of an elevator in the 40-year-old Gym Annex Building is scheduled for next year, finally making its second floor accessible to students with disabilities. Full story

Tuition jumps evident as state raises fees

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Students graduated from high school, which they went to for free, and went on to one of the two four-year university systems in the state paying low tuition fees, or they could go to a two-year college before transferring, cost free. But those days are long gone as the cost of attending college continues to climb year-to-year. Full story

Construction to recalibrate center

Summer renovations to give quad new look

Beginning June 2012, the college will embark on a three-year construction project to demolish the Humanities and Student Activities buildings and build a new Classroom Building, SA Building, Fireside Room and college entrance in their place. Full story

Event recognizes service

Inductees exalted for assistance to campus

Barbecued food, blues music and good vibes flowed as four distinguished individuals were celebrated for their service to Contra Costa College during the seventh annual Hall of Fame gala at the Mira Vista Country Club on Nov. 18. Full story

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Safety seminar ends unattended

The walls of the empty room echoed the conversations and occasional shrieks coming from the Amphitheatre and Student Dining Room and Oliveira canceled the unattended "Playing It Safe" workshop at 1:15 p.m.

Show to highlight vocal talent

Mentor program builds connection

Mariners sink Comets 62-52

After starting Wednesday night's home game against College of Marin with a diminutive five-player roster, Contra Costa College finished the game with only three players due to foul troubles and lost 62-52, the team's fifth consecutive loss of the season.