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City College SUBIR hosts a virtual event about women in STEM

Virtual event hosted by SUBIR, SACNAS engaged students in discussion about Chicanx and Latinx womxn in STEM
Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer October 22, 2020
STEM fields contribute to some of the most exciting and cutting-edge advancements humankind has ever seen. But they also lack diversity.
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Bonnie Ann Dowd

SDCCD announced financial contingency plan to kick in next year

Plans to take short-term loans against future state funding
Christina Painton, Staff Writer October 14, 2020
With little hope of another round of federal pandemic relief coming, the San Diego Community College District needs to seek out new ways to cover daily expenses.
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Rock the vote

City College wants you to rock the vote

Rock the Vote, City College want to educate students
Tyler Perches, Staff Writer October 13, 2020
With the election coming up, this week's Rock the Vote Forum helps voters by educating them on what’s on the ballot.
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COVID-19 barriers

San Diego Latino communities face systemic barriers to COVID-19 testing

Barriers prevent Latinos from undergoing COVID-19 testing
Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer October 12, 2020
Serious and systemic barriers are preventing Latino communities from undergoing COVID-19 testing and engaging in contact tracing programs in San Diego County, according to a report released by The Chicano Federation on Sept. 28.
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ActionHungerDay-8266

BLOG: Free, affordable resources for City College students in need

Here is a list of resources for students at City College
Lucas Barreto and Tyler Perches October 8, 2020
San Diego Community College held a Hunger Action Day in partnership with San Diego Food Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 6. If you require assistance but missed the day, resources are available to you.
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SDBF

Free food for City students

They are also accepting walk-ups, no one will be turned away
Ryan Hoeffs, Staff Writer October 6, 2020
Partnering with the San Diego Food Bank, City College will be presenting this month’s “Hunger Action Day” and distributing fresh fruits, vegetables or canned goods to any affiliate in need. 
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City College LRC

Library books can now be returned to City College

Books must be returned by Thursday, Oct.15
Paris Hickson, Staff Writer October 5, 2020
Any books rented from the San Diego City College library before the COVID-19 pandemic can now be returned to City College.
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NASA offers program for community college students in the winter

NASA offers program for community college students in the winter

Program is designed for STEM majors
Alex Gomez, Staff Writer October 1, 2020
The NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for a five-week online course geared toward STEM majors.
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Child at computer

6 tips and resources for parenting students during the COVID-19 pandemic

With classes still fully remote, many college students also home schooling children
Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer September 30, 2020
In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Ekaterina Pechenkina shares tips for student-parents' lives much harder right now.
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unigo.com scholarship page

City College is offering scholarships opportunities for Latinx students

A Latinx/Hispanic 
scholarship event is set for Tuesday, Sept. 29
Tyler Perches, Staff Writer September 28, 2020
With college enrollment rising with Latinx students, opportunities to earn scholarships are also increasing.
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CARES Act

Deadline nears for pandemic aid for City College students

Students can receive an additional $300-400 dollars if they apply by tonight
Brandon Manus, Staff Writer September 28, 2020
San Diego City College is now offering financial aid through the coronavirus relief bill. The deadline to apply is tonight.
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Welcome Week 2020

City College hosts first virtual Student Resources Fair

Programs, departments at City College want students to succeed
Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2020
As the fall semester enters its sixth week, many new students at San Diego City College are not aware of all the resources offered.
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