<![CDATA[The Advocate RSS]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/se/the-advocate-rss-1.776430 en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 60 <![CDATA[Storm ravages Comets]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/sports/storm-ravages-comets-1.2827146 Mike Thomas, sports editor
Baseball team ends season 4-28-1 overall

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. ...

]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 1.2827146 Sports Mike Thomas, sports editor Sports <![CDATA[Creating peace makers]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/creating-peace-makers-1.2827131 Faythe Del Rosario, scene editor
Month-long events come to an end

Peace isn’t something that just happens. ...

]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 1.2827131 Campus Beat Faythe Del Rosario, scene editor Campus Beat <![CDATA[Program helps students transition]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/program-helps-students-transition-1.2827128 Lissette Argenal, staff writer
By: Lissette Argenal, staff writer30-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. ...

]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 1.2827128 Campus Beat Lissette Argenal, staff writer Campus Beat <![CDATA[Managers take over new jobs, positions]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/managers-take-over-new-jobs-positions-1.2827127 Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chief
By: Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chiefMa, 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. ...

]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 1.2827127 Campus Beat Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chief Campus Beat <![CDATA[Trainer embodies fighter’s mentality]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/trainer-embodies-fighter-s-mentality-1.2827124 Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chief
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. ...

]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 1.2827124 Campus Beat Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chief Campus Beat <![CDATA[Students achieve success, scholarships]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/students-achieve-success-scholarships-1.2827121 Faythe Del Rosario, scene editor
By: Faythe Del Rosario, scene editorKennedy-King winners given money for future

Eleven students from Contra Costa College were awarded the Kennedy-King Scholarship to aid in their pursuit of higher education beyond the community college. ...

]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 1.2827121 Campus Beat Faythe Del Rosario, scene editor Campus Beat <![CDATA[Award ceremony fills Knox Center]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/award-ceremony-fills-knox-center-1.2827118 Veronica Santos, spotlight editor
Annual event offers graduates funding

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. ...

]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 1.2827118 Campus Beat 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. ...]]> Veronica Santos, spotlight editor Campus Beat <![CDATA[Everlasting effect]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/everlasting-effect-1.2826170 Rodney Woodsnon, editor-in-chief
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. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826170 Campus Beat Rodney Woodsnon, editor-in-chief Campus Beat <![CDATA[Documentary shocks viewers]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/documentary-shocks-viewers-1.2826166 George Morin, associate editor

A small group of students were enlightened by the number of lives lost to violence in Richmond as depicted in the documentary “Just Another Day,” shown in LA-100 on April 16.   ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826166 Campus Beat George Morin, associate editor Campus Beat <![CDATA[Return of program uncertain]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/return-of-program-uncertain-1.2826165 Jared Amdahl, opinion editor
By: Jared Amdahl, opinion editor

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.   ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826165 Campus Beat CFK) was absent from campus, for the first time in 30 years.   ...]]> Jared Amdahl, opinion editor Campus Beat <![CDATA[Students misuse financial aid funds]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/students-misuse-financial-aid-funds-1.2826164 Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chief
By: Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chiefMore 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. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826164 Campus Beat Rodney Woodson, editor-in-chief Campus Beat <![CDATA[College newspaper takes home Pacesetter, 18 other awards]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/college-newspaper-takes-home-pacesetter-18-other-awards-1.2826160 Andrew Asuelo, staff writer
By: Andrew Asuelo, staff writer

Journalism students from Contra Costa College’s newspaper, The Advocate, brought home 19 awards from this year’s Journalism Association of Community Colleges’ Annual Convention. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826160 Campus Beat Andrew Asuelo, staff writer Campus Beat <![CDATA[Author illustrates refugee struggles, experiences]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/author-illustrates-refugee-struggles-experiences-1.2826158 Marci Suela, news editor

Unlike immigrants, refugees are people who are forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or a natural disaster. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826158 Campus Beat Marci Suela, news editor Campus Beat <![CDATA[Event raises $30,000]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/campus-beat/event-raises-30-000-1.2826155 Christian Urrutia, assistant photo editor
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.   ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826155 Campus Beat 6th Annual Food and Wine Event.   ...]]> Christian Urrutia, assistant photo editor Campus Beat <![CDATA[Comets fall prey to Falcons, 5-4]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/sports/comets-fall-prey-to-falcons-5-4-1.2826153 Mike Thomas, sports editor
Lack of defense leads to loss against Solano

A small rally in the ninth inning was not enough for the baseball team to snap its 14-game losing streak as it lost 5-4 to Solano Community College Saturday at the Baseball Field. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826153 Sports Mike Thomas, sports editor Sports <![CDATA[Squad forfeits against Storm]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/sports/squad-forfeits-against-storm-1.2826151 Mike Thomas, sports editor
By: Mike Thomas, sports editor Inexperience plagues young softball team

The softball team was short-handed so it had to forfeit its game against Napa Valley College Thursday. Softball coach Otis Yelverton refused comment on why the squad was short one player. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826151 Sports Yelverton refused comment on why the squad was short one player. ...]]> Mike Thomas, sports editor Sports <![CDATA[Sci-fi movie suffers from unoriginal plotline]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/scene/sci-fi-movie-suffers-from-unoriginal-plotline-1.2826150 Andrew Asuelo, staff writer
"Oblivion' falls flat with viewers

Based off his unpublished graphic novel, director Joseph Kosinski also had a hand in writing in the script for “Oblivion.” ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826150 Scene Kosinski also had a hand in writing in the script for “Oblivion.” ...]]> Andrew Asuelo, staff writer Scene <![CDATA[Gospel night ignites spirits]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/scene/gospel-night-ignites-spirits-1.2826147 Lissette Argenal, staff writer
Harmonies fill the Knox Center

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. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 1.2826147 Scene Lissette Argenal, staff writer Scene <![CDATA[‘Cupcaking’ should remain in private]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/opinion/cupcaking-should-remain-in-private-1.2825615 Faythe Del Rosario, scene editor

A display of affection is acceptable in American culture, but just because it is allowed it should not become an unwanted sight. ...

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 1.2825615 Opinion Faythe Del Rosario, scene editor Opinion <![CDATA[Lasting effects]]> http://www.accentadvocate.com/opinion/lasting-effects-1.2825613 The Advocate Editorial board
Boston bombing changes future events

Tragedy tends to bring people together. ...

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 1.2825613 Opinion The Advocate Editorial board Opinion