City Times

East county voices

Amanda Rhoades • October 9, 2012

The Seventh Annual San Diego City College International Book Fair hosted a panel discussion featuring local writers who have contributed to an upcoming book on their lives and experiences in East San Diego...

Is skateboarding a crime?

Benny A. McFadden • October 9, 2012

Almost everyone I have ever met who lived in San Diego during the 1980’s remembers the skateboard and BMX freestyle exhibitions on Ventura Court in Mission Beach outside of Hamel’s Surf and Skate Shop....

Protesters support prop 37

Mariel Mostacero • September 25, 2012

On Monday, Sept. 17, Robinson Ave. was teeming with members of the Women Occupy San Diego (WOSD) in their protest to support Proposition 37. The proposition, which will be voted upon in this year's...

A spectacular performance and excellent tribute to jazz greats

Bobby Whaley • September 25, 2012

In a stellar tribute to Etta James and Koko Taylor, Michele Lundeen and Blues Streak, with special guest Sue Palmer, performed for Jazz Live on Sept. 11 in the Saville Theatre. The theater was a packed...

Good eats parkside

Andrew Hahn • September 25, 2012

The Market Place Deli in Bankers Hill on Fifth Ave. and Maple is a great place to grab a hot sandwich and have a picnic in Balboa Park without having to prepare anything yourself. The best part is its...

Lose the paper and run with the E-book

Michael A. Liggins • September 25, 2012

The amount of money that the average college student living in California has to pay for textbooks is outrageous. A study conducted by the American Public Interest Research Group recorded that textbook...

Textbooks are better for your environment

Ally Browne • September 25, 2012

It’s no secret that the average college student spends an arm, a leg, and half their soul on textbooks each semester. It’s also no secret that many textbook publishers have started cashing in on the...

XX releases long awaited second album.

Issa Lozano • September 25, 2012

On Sept. 11, following a three year absence after the release of their debut album, London trio The xx released their long awaited sophomore effort “Coexist.” 2009's critically acclaimed self-titled...

“Horrors” to take over Saville this October.

Jennifer Manalili • September 25, 2012

A kller plant will take the City College stage when a production of “The Little Shop of Horrors” debuts at the Saville Theatre at the end of October. “We are performing the off-Broadway version...

Men’s soccer team triumph in first season game

Michael A. Liggins • September 25, 2012

The San Diego City College Men’s Soccer team came out victorious against the Pasadena Lancers at home on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 18. The Knights started the game off in good fashion, scoring...

McGinnis makes plans for the coming season

Michael A. Liggins • September 25, 2012

Dean Kathy McGinnis has a very hands on and involved approach to her job. In charge of overseeing all of San Diego City College’s t sports programs, it is her responsibility to make sure everything runs...

‘A country where democracy is just an illusion’

Sandra Galindo • September 25, 2012

“Fraud, fraud, fraud,” is what millions of angry Mexicans all over the country yelled after the official results were released to the public: Enrique Peña Nieto is the new president of the Mexican...