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Contra Costa College's student newspaperTRANSCRIPT
THE STUDENT VOICE OF CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE, SAN PABLO, CALIF.
Tenacious
Oakland May Day
actions turn violent
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‘This Land’ covers
dilemmas through song
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Measure to raise
operational funding
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editorial
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STREET CELEBRATION
source: EMC Research
All-you-can-eat feed
brings in revenue
Sister institution slashes
hours of 22 positions
“Athletic programs are
expensive, but they’re
important. The coaches
and athletes work
hard with fundraising
throughout the year to
be part of the solution.”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 VOL. 98, NO. 21
Editorial
District needs to gain support of taxpayers
CampusComment
How have state budget cuts affected your educational goals?
Official cigarette smoking policy needed
Federal pot raids undermine local regulation efforts
F
weed
Perseverance amplifies success
PERFORMANCE
Newsline
CrimeWatch
BOOKS
| Tax to support operating budgets
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“Everyone
was so
united and
all the kids
and families
were hav-
ing a good
time.”
| Tradition
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“I’m very optimistic
about the voters. They
really believe in our
district. They’re going
to do the right thing.
We’re going to get
some great results.”
Correction
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At Sierra Nevada College,learning is not a spectator sport.At Sierra Nevada College,learning is not a spectator sport.
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Annual celebration recognizes 2011-12 retirees
Brooks to retire
after 10 years
of instruction
San Jose forum inspires students to lead
Honor society attends
annual conference
“She is not one of
those teachers who just
teaches and goes home.
She is very involved in
all aspects of the pro-
gram.”
Single Stop provides financial assistance
CampusComment
How does diversity contribute to the campus atmosphere?
DIVERSITY CREATES OBSTACLESStudents contest with social, educational struggles surrounding racial,
religious, economic differences among United States citizens
Squad unable to seal victory over Storm
ScoreBoard
ScoreBoard
Show highlights topics affecting local students
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Culture Day event celebrates diversity, remembers Chacha
Cheesy thriller plays on poet’s death
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Photos by Sam Attal and George Morin