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Heightened competition and dropping acceptance rates made college a concern for high school seniors. Photo credit: iStock.com
College admission getting more and more competitive for students
Andrew Ma, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • July 21, 2024

The class of 2024 faced record competition during this college admissions season as acceptance rates at top colleges continued to decline.  At the University of California, Berkeley, the acceptance...

Pittsburg High’s Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week flyer, which was held in May on campus. Some students say events are announced at the last minute, which contributes to low student participation.
Photo credit: Associated Student Body Board on Instagram.
Pittsburg High students seek to rekindle school spirit, event participation
Wendy Hernandez, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • July 9, 2024

On one recent day, some of my classmates at Pittsburg High School and I were discussing the high cost of attending school football games. I shared that I felt the tickets were overpriced and that along with other events weren't...

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Bidwell Continuation High School students created quilts and other items for those in need with Snug As A Bug comfort bags. The project not only provides support to youths in difficult situations, but also brings newfound brightness to the school, students and volunteers involved. Photo credit: Courtesy of Nicole Vicknair
Bidwell teacher, students give back to community with Snug As A Bug Bag
Cassydee Guinto, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • July 13, 2024

At Bidwell High School, student-led efforts to give back to their Antioch community has led to not only support for groups in need, but inspiration for students and their community, too.  Nicole Vicknair,...

Zombabe is an acrylic painting and 3D collage by College Park student Shealyn Higgins
College Park students ‘showcase’ their work at Pleasant Hill Library
Bailey Winey, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • March 12, 2024

Selected student works from the College Park High School art program are on display at the Pleasant Hill Library this month. This is the second year the school has student art hosted by the library, thanks...