<![CDATA[The Advocate - Campus Beat RSS]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/se/the-advocate-campus-beat-rss-1.776544 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:37:29 -0400 en <![CDATA[Jamming to come together]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/jamming-to-come-together-1.2267148

By: Lissette Alvarez, staff writer


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....

]]> 1.2267148 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:05:53 -0400 <![CDATA[$8 million cutback imminent]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/8-million-cutback-imminent-1.2267147

By: Asia Camagong, associate editor

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....

]]> 1.2267147 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:04:00 -0400 <![CDATA[AC Transit downsized]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/ac-transit-downsized-1.2267146

By: Brent Bainto, social media editor

Commuter service sees sweeping reductions

As a result of service reduction from AC Transit, student commuters at the college are left disenchanted and upset....

]]> 1.2267146 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:01:57 -0400 <![CDATA[Sentence delayed]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/sentence-delayed-1.2267145

By: Holly Pablo, editor-in-chief


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....

]]> 1.2267145 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:00:36 -0400 <![CDATA[Layoffs, retirements ‘unusual’]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/layoffs-retirements-unusual-1.2267144

By: Holly Pablo, editor-in-chief

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....

]]> 1.2267144 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:58:12 -0400 <![CDATA[Group provides outlet]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/group-provides-outlet-1.2267143

By: Asia Camagong, associate editor


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....

]]> 1.2267143 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:56:53 -0400 <![CDATA[Witnesses of crimes might have to report]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/witnesses-of-crimes-might-have-to-report-1.2267142

By: Cassandra Juniel, spotlight editor

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....

]]> 1.2267142 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:56:05 -0400 <![CDATA[Kennedy-King pays tribute to ‘under-represented’]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/kennedy-king-pays-tribute-to-under-represented-1.2267139

By: Alexandra Waite, news editor


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....

]]> 1.2267139 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:51:22 -0400 <![CDATA[Celebration delights]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/celebration-delights-1.2267137

By: Alexandra Waite, staff writer


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 Roo...

]]> 1.2267137 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:50:26 -0400 <![CDATA[‘Curmudgeon’ takes over]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/curmudgeon-takes-over-1.2267135

By: Holly Pablo, editor-in-chief


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....

]]> 1.2267135 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:48:10 -0400 <![CDATA[Election nearing]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/election-nearing-1.2267134

By: Asia Camagong, associate editor

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....

]]> 1.2267134 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:45:14 -0400 <![CDATA[Cultural Rally kicks, cheers]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/cultural-rally-kicks-cheers-1.2267131

By: Lissette Alvarez, staff writer


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....

]]> 1.2267131 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:44:05 -0400 <![CDATA[End-of-year reception honors transfers]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/end-of-year-reception-honors-transfers-1.2267130

By: Cassidy Gooding, staff writer

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....

]]> 1.2267130 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:39:31 -0400 <![CDATA[Speeches inspire vocal expression]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/speeches-inspire-vocal-expression-1.2267128

By: Alexandra Waite, news editor


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....

]]> 1.2267128 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:38:10 -0400 <![CDATA[Library Book Sale raises more than $1,700]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/library-book-sale-raises-more-than-1-700-1.2267127

By: Lamar James, news editor


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....

]]> 1.2267127 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:33:58 -0400 <![CDATA[Demanding equality]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/demanding-equality-1.2258590

By: Holly Pablo, editor-in-chief


San Francisco struck by deluge of protest

SAN FRANCISCO — Fueled by the passage of a controversial immigration bill in Arizona, thousands of protesters in the Bay Area demonstrated their hunger for racial justice and workers’ rights at the annual May Day rally Saturday....

]]> 1.2258590 Tue, 4 May 2010 20:01:41 -0400 <![CDATA[Festival celebrates Mexican heritage]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/festival-celebrates-mexican-heritage-1.2258587

By: Alexandra Waite, news editor


Cinco de Mayo honors traditions

RICHMOND — Blaring banda music, the aroma of roasted poultry and hordes of people overflowed 23rd Street here Sunday as part of the annual Cinco de Mayo festival....

]]> 1.2258587 Tue, 4 May 2010 20:00:49 -0400 <![CDATA[Leader claims top spot]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/leader-claims-top-spot-1.2258585

By: Dariush Azmoudeh, sports editor

Experienced ASU member to take office

Current ASU Vice President of Clubs Joseph Camacho will soon move up in the Associated Student Union, after it was announced last week that he will serve as the organization’s president for the 2010-11 academic year....

]]> 1.2258585 Tue, 4 May 2010 19:59:11 -0400 <![CDATA[Out-of-area fees on rise]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/out-of-area-fees-on-rise-1.2258584

By: Lauren Shiraishi, opinion editor


While it still remains uncertain whether the average student within the district will pay $26 or $40 per unit next fall, nonresident and international students will face a small fee increase beginning this summer....

]]> 1.2258584 Tue, 4 May 2010 19:57:33 -0400 <![CDATA[City plans time limits]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/city-plans-time-limits-1.2258581

By: Cassandra Juniel, spotlight editor


Hoping to curtail the problem of truancy, or absence without permission, in schools, the Richmond Police Department (RPD) has suggested a citywide curfew....

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