Staffers forced into leaving college early
After being employed with the district since August 1987, Web administrator Roger Polk will find himself without a job at the college, not by choice, but by force.
Nighttime party aims to unite student body
A blend of solid promotion, eclectic music selections and well-known performers attracted a large group of students to the college’s Summer Jam.
MARTINEZ — The sentencing of a Richmond man convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree robbery and possession of a firearm was delayed a week due to the late delivery of probation reports.
Commuter service sees sweeping reductions
As a result of service reduction from AC Transit, student commuters at the college are left disenchanted and upset.
District continues to address deficit
Recent numbers released by the district anticipate an $8.7 million reduction in districtwide funds for the 2010-11 academic year.
It stems from the irresistible urge to move when the right sounds flood the ear, or perhaps dawns from that strike of inspiration that creates a thirst to bring life to an idea.
Senate Bill aims to change age limit for those who see illegal violent, sexual acts
A bill moving forward to make it a crime for a witness to fail to report sexual and violent crimes committed against minors has recently been approved.
Amidst the search for monetary aid during trying financial times for higher education, eight Contra Costa College students racked up $8,000 scholarships, as the winnings were announced on April 12.
Cinco de Mayo event entertains, informs
From traditional Aztec dancing to an open microphone for speeches and poems, various forms of entertainment attracted about 70 attendees to the Cinco de Mayo event, hosted by the La Raza studies department and Xicano Student Union in the Recreation Room on May 5.
19-year-old selected to be paper’s editor
When Sam Attal joined the student publication during his junior year at Middle College High School in spring 2008, he was unsure if journalism was right for him.
County supervisors vie for area’s votes
As the Contra Costa County primary election draws near, voters will decide whether to elect incumbent John Gioia or challenger Mister Phillips as the next District I supervisor on June 8.
MCHS diversity at center stage
The enthusiasm and teamwork implemented by Middle College High School (MCHS) students and teachers helped them successfully execute their third annual Cultural Rally on May 6.
Room packed for students moving on
Transfer students and family milled into the Fireside Room Thursday, greeted by a trumpet blaring cheerfully over excited chatter.
In an effort to raise money to make the Library more efficient for students, the Friends of the Library hosted its third annual Book Sale May 11-13.
Tournament extracts inside confidence
Students informed, entertained and enticed spectators through vocal expression at the Intramural Speech Tournament held in the Liberal Arts Building Thursday afternoon.
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