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Students: Don’t pay for free parking!

On-campus parking for students is free for entire fall semester

Marlena Harvey, Editor-In-Chief • September 7, 2021

During the fall 2021 semester, permits are not required for any students parking in student parking lots.

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BREAKING: Following outcry, SDCCD alters return-to-campus timeline (with update)

Decision announced in a September 2 email from Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 2, 2021

Days after dozens of student services staff voiced their fear and frustration at the San Diego Community College District’s return-to-campus timeline, an email from Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez to district employees said it will be altering that timeline.

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MTS offering free rides with new app this month

New system will offer increased functionality and cost savings to public transportation riders, including MTS buses and trolleys

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 2, 2021

The MTS is granting free rides on buses and trolleys for students to individuals using the PRONTO app or PRONTO cards for all of September.

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City College students continue growth at urban farm

Devoted faculty, student volunteers kept the City Urban Farm alive during the pandemic

Marlena Harvey, Editor-in-Chief • August 26, 2021

The City Urban Farm, which is overseen by a volunteer program known as Seeds, could not come to a halt without losing most of the plants and what they produce during the pandemic. Someone had to stay behind and tend to it.

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Fall convocation brings change to campus

Words of hope, resilience and resources come from the leaders of San Diego City College

Kathryn Gray and Will Mauriz • August 24, 2021

San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz highlighted successes and challenges from the past academic year and laid out a plan for the future at the fall 2021 San Diego City College Convocation.

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MAGAZINE: 6th Annual Festival of New Plays goes digital

The 6th Annual Festival of New Plays was recorded by City Times Media for online streaming

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • June 3, 2021

Students and staff of San Diego City College spent weeks putting together eight plays, five of which were recorded by the City Times Media Team in the on-campus TV studio production.

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PODCAST: City Speaks Sex and Sexuality airs final episode

The host and guest speakers discuss what they have learned through the podcast

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • May 27, 2021

For the final episode of City Speaks Sex & Sexuality host Marlena Harvey talks with Tristan Hartley and Laurel Marks in of San Diego City College’s Mental Health Counseling about final thoughts of the semester, and share resources for students to utilize.

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PODCAST: City Speaks Sex and Sexuality talks about masturbation

City Speaks Sex & Sexuality talks about how exploring yourself can lead to a better sex life, and about why masturbation is so taboo.

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • May 20, 2021

“Masturbation can be anything from genital pleasure to taking yourself out for dinner,” Laurel Marks said.

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PODCAST: Polyamory in modern relationships

Host Marlena Harvey talks with Tristan Hartley about what polyamory is and how to practice it safely.

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • May 13, 2021

“Polyamory is actually practiced by about 5% of the population, which is the same percentage of the population that are LQTBQ+,” Hartley said.

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PODCAST: Reclaiming your body after trauma

City Speaks Sex and Sexuality returns to discuss about reclaiming a healthy sex life after trauma

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • May 6, 2021

“Having a partner you can trust is so important,” Hartley said.

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PODCAST: Sex and Sexuality podcast discusses authenticity

City Speaks Sex and Sexuality, episode three covers the topic of authenticity in the bedroom.

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • April 29, 2021

The word “shame” is heavily explored in this episode of City Speaks Sex and Sexuality, as Hartley and Harvey discuss why shame is a main reason we keep sex and sexuality a “taboo topic.”

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PODCAST: City Speak’s talks power play in the bedroom

This is the second episode of 8 for "Sex and Sexuality"

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • April 15, 2021

“Communication is the most important tool in the bedroom," Hartley said.

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