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City College alum creates an organization to help those in need

Priscilla Castro starts The Community Front, which gives out hot vegan meals

Jakob McWhinney, Contributor • June 10, 2021

Every Wednesday and Friday Castro’s organization, The Community Front, serves hot vegan meals to unhoused citizens in the area.

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City College’s vice president chosen for new role

Denise Whisenhunt will be Grossmont College’s new president

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2021

Vice President of student affairs, Denise Whisenhunt, was ecstatic to get a call from Grossmont College revealing that she was appointed to be the new president.

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City College’s chancellor mural vandalized before unveiling

The muralist repaired the piece in time for the celebration for Chancellor Constance Carroll

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2021

The day before the celebration at San Diego City College, an individual vandalized the nearly complete mural that was created to honor Chancellor Constance Carroll.

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SDCCD’s chancellor prepares to retire and move on to next role

Chancellor Constance Carroll has lead the district for 17 years and is retiring on June 30

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • May 26, 2021

The San Diego Community College District is one of the largest districts in California. Chancellor Constance Carroll has been at the helm for 17 years but she is preparing to retire on June 30.

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MAGAZINE: Chicano Park leaders fight for its heritage

City College students in 1970 helped shape the Chicano movement

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2021

Josie Talamantez remembers sitting in a Chicano Studies class at San Diego City College in April 1970.

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City College DSPS held graduation ceremony for their students

The event was a reminder of what each student had accomplished

Rachel de la Torre, Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2021

The San Diego City College Disability Support Programs and Services held a virtual Zoom celebration for students who are graduating or transferring this spring 2021 semester.

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PODCAST: City College nurses aid in the vaccination effort by the state

Leaders of the Nursing Students’ Association depict how the program adjusted to the pandemic

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • May 11, 2021

President Em Carpenter and Vice President Larissa Johnson of the San Diego City College Nursing Students’ Association discussed challenges faced in the program due to the pandemic.

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City College hosts first event for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Your guide to resources and events AAPI Heritage Month

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • May 10, 2021

San Diego City College will be hosting several events celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout May.

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MAGAZINE: City College’s student news organization debuts new magazine

Produced by the staff of City Times, CityScene focuses on arts and culture

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2021

As the spring 2021 virtual semester comes to a close, City Times debuted its first volume of CityScene magazine, which focuses on arts and culture on and around the San Diego City College campus.

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Chicano Park celebrates its 51st anniversary virtually

The celebration comes a year after the 50th was canceled due to the onset of COVID-19

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2021

The community of Chicano Park, a historical landmark with strong ties to San Diego City College, continued that mission this spring, celebrating its 51st anniversary virtually on YouTube April 19-25.

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RADIO: San Diego Promise offers funding for two years of community college

The deadline for priority registration and admission is June 11

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • April 26, 2021

San Diego Community College District is now offering its tuition-free San Diego Promise for future students in the fall.

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BREAKING: Police activity causes three SDUSD campuses, City College to close

Students are to remain off school grounds for safety

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2021

San Diego Unified School District closed San Diego High, East Village Middle College High and Garfield High school today due to police activity, wrote the district in a tweet.

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