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‘Mandy’ brings balanced action-horror nostalgia

The movie featuring Nicolas Cage is currently showing at the ArcLight theater in La Jolla.

Nick Reed, Contributor • October 9, 2018

Armed with a crossbow, Red Miller (Nicolas Cage) forges a battle axe and sets out to end the lives of the deranged cult and the somewhat mythical creatures assisting them in Panos Cosmatos’ sophomore film, “Mandy.”

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SD Asian Film Festival opens in theaters

The festival will run from Nov. 8-17.

Patrick A. Reilly, Contributor • October 8, 2018

The San Diego Asian Film Festival is in its 19th consecutive year of exhibition. The annual nonprofit event has a simple mission: to expand the legacy of Asian cinema.

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City College’s Newscene latest victim of campus flooding (video & story)

For the second time in two weeks, ceiling water floods campus rooms, this time the studio and control room of Newscene.

Harlan Burnett and Jonny Rico • October 5, 2018

San Diego City College’s news program Newscene was rained out of its home studio on Oct. 5 due to a flood.

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Politifest brings candidates, props to San Diego citizens

Local nonprofit news site Voice of San Diego to host summit on local and state politics.

Ian Tapang, Staff Writer • October 5, 2018

As the upcoming midterm election approaches, Voice of San Diego will host an event where local issues and candidates in the forthcoming ballot are discussed in panels, debates and presentations.

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Women’s XC get 2nd place in Coach Downey Classic

Freshman Dafne Perez finished 2nd overall.

Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor • October 4, 2018

The San Diego City College Knights cross country teams hosted the Coach Downey Classic on Sept. 28 at Morley Field, where the women’s team finished second overall.

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City College continues suicide prevention efforts, holds yearly educational fair

Mental Health Counseling, along with several other organizations put together event packed with student resources for fighting mental health issues.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • September 27, 2018

San Diego City College, in partnership with various other organizations, including Mental Health Counseling, held its annual Suicide Prevention Fair on Sept. 26. The event was designed to raise awareness of preventative services and community resources available through City College and partner organizations.

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National Voter Registration Day comes to City College

Voters must be registered to vote before Oct. 22 in order to be eligible to vote on Nov. 6 election.

Carla Zuniga, Staff Writer • September 25, 2018

National Voter Registration Day was Sept. 25 and San Diego City College, along with NextGen America, held a voter registration drive. Armed with free donuts and tacos, NextGen America workers and volunteers helped City College students register to vote in the AH/BT quad late Tuesday afternoon.

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Water pipe breaks in R building ceiling

Rooms R-114 and R-115 were flooded after a water pipe in the ceiling broke in the overnight hours of Sept. 24.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 25, 2018

A wet surprise awaited staff members at San Diego City College on Sept. 25. San Diego Community College Police Department responded to a motion alarm on Sept. 24 at approximately 11:46 p.m. Officers found a leaking pipe in the ceiling of the R building.

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Construction on A, D and T buildings nearing end

This project is among the last of the Proposition N projects that started in 2009.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 25, 2018

The A, D and T building at San Diego City College are scheduled to finish at the end of September after two years marked with delays, revisions and restorations. This project is among the last of the Proposition N projects that started in 2009, according to the most recent version of the district’s Proposition S and N Project Summary Table.

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Mental health awareness message lasts long after KAABOO’s finale

Artists like Imagine Dragons and Stealing Oceans left impact on fans on hand for Del Mar festival.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2018

KAABOO Del Mar artists Imagine Dragons and Stealing Oceans focused on positive messages to raise awareness about mental health issues. These messages were prevalent not only in their lyrics, but also in direct messages to fans between songs.

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Chancellor Carroll explains year full of changes for SDCCD

SDCCD chancellor explained how the new state funding formula will affect the district.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 18, 2018

A new formula affecting how the state of California allocates community college funding has resulted in the district making changes, Chancellor Dr. Constance Carroll explained in an open forum at San Diego City College on Sept. 18.

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City College basketball coach ranked

Mitch Charlens led the Knights to more than 30 wins in the past two seasons.

Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor • September 18, 2018

Men’s basketball coach Mitch Charlens was named one of the top 25 junior college coaches throughout the country by Basketball Times. Charlens led the Knights to more than 30 wins in the past two seasons.

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