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A ‘jewel’ is gone — Terry Armstrong tirelessly advocated for fellow students’ rights in her decades at City College

Christopher Handloser • February 28, 2014

“A real jewel is missing in this crown, but it’s shining somewhere else.” Those words, expressed by City College Enactus leader Marie Disnew, were among the many thoughts shared to honor...

Driving students to design their future

Edwin Rendon • February 27, 2014

Candice Lopez is City College’s graphic design cupid – a matchmaker for her students and the real world – and her arrows are crested in style. Before her career teaching graphic arts...

AllOut or all in?

Diego Lynch • February 27, 2014

City’s LGBTQ club pushes to have a voice in the district’s first float in San Diego’s Pride Parade

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A gritty tale of wilderness survival

Celia Jimenez and Louis Christian Alvarez • February 27, 2014

“If we can survive the night, we’ll survive the day.” That was the motto that explorer Lee Bergthold told to photographer Christina Bowers as they made their way through their expedition through...

A force to be reckoned with — City College police urge students to help prevent crime in an open campus

Joe Kendall • February 27, 2014

When asked to imagine a campus police officer, it’s easy to picture an uptight officer, only concerned with writing parking tickets and kicking kids off of their skateboards, but that perception might...

Lounge has heart for student engagement

Essence Mcconnell • February 27, 2014

The owners of a hookah lounge near City College want to offer more than a place to smoke, have coffee and eat. They want to encourage civic engagement among the mostly young clientele and showcase local...

Should we hear about Snowden? — Press is right to ignore Snowden’s leaks

Diego Lynch • February 26, 2014

Events of the last 15 years have delivered challenges and opportunities. The National Security Administration (NSA) has responded through the mass surveillance that prompted Edward Snowden’s actions...

Should we hear about Snowden? — Media blackouts do more harm then good

February 26, 2014

“Every time you pick up a phone, dial a number, write an email, make a purchase, travel on the bus carrying a cell phone, swipe a card somewhere, you leave a trace, and the government has decided that...

Pizza and brew from the Blind Lady to you

Michelle Moran • February 26, 2014

San Diego is gradually getting known for being a mecca for craft beer. With more than 30 breweries and counting, there are local bars and restaurants that serve up a good selection of San Diego beer, the...

Amon Amarth conquers the House of Blues

Jennifer Ovalle • February 25, 2014

Swedish Viking metal band Amon Amarth along with the Ohio-based band Skeletonwitch dominated the House of Blues on Feb 16. The line of eager fans coiled around the venue as they waited to be let in to...

Bayside takes ‘Cult’ to another level

Angelica Wallingford • February 25, 2014

Bayside is a “Cult.” For years Bayside fans have called themselves that. Now it seems that the band, in San Diego next month, has finally made the name official by titling their sixth...

ASG launches website

Jennifer Ovalle and Essence Mcconnell • February 25, 2014

The Associated Students Government (ASG) recently launched their official website to stay connected with students and showcase the moving forces behind the committees and clubs. “For the first time...