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Writer to speak on genius of comics

James Call • March 2, 2016

Comics, even today, are considered by some to be a “low brow” art. But using graphics and words to tell a story gives a narrative power unavailable to words alone. That low-brow perception, however,...

Black awards show to air opposite Oscars

Ricky Soltero • February 28, 2016

Offering an alternative to the so called “whiteness” of the Academy Awards is the All Def Movie Awards, airing opposite the Oscars on Sunday. Hosted by Tony Rock, the All Def Movie Awards were created...

Successful spring shows’ auditions

Destiny Ortiz • February 21, 2016

A crowd of more than 60 people appeared to audition at the Saville Theatre for both spring shows. “It’s way more than they expected,” Stage Manager Rachel Barringer said referring to the potential...

Oscars don’t offer role models for City’s students

Beatriz Merced and Destiny Ortiz • February 21, 2016

The Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 28. All 20 nominees for leading and supporting roles are white for the second year in a row, sparking immense drama. Will Smith, Spike Lee and Jada...

Bringing fantasy to life

An innovative collaboration between cosmetology, theatre and photography at San Diego City College

Mike Madriaga • December 23, 2015

An innovative collaboration between cosmetology, theatre and photography at City College

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Shining the spotlight on the spring semester

Moving into a newly renovated C building, a variety of performance opportunities and a new adjunct instructor await theater students in 2016

Lauren J. Mapp • December 15, 2015

Moving into a newly renovated C building, a variety of performance opportunities and a new adjunct instructor await theater students in 2016

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SoundBreak: Adele gives a very welcome ‘Hello’ with newest album

Angelica Wallingford • December 8, 2015

Four years is a long time, especially within the world of music. Most artists are lucky for their name to even be remembered after such a long period away from the mic. There’s only a handful of...

Voices spoken though their eyes

Mike Madriaga • December 2, 2015

U.S. Veteran portraits and their stories from World War ll to the present are on display at the LUXE

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City College dancers to hit the stage in ‘City Moves’ concert

Lauren J. Mapp • December 2, 2015

San Diego City College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department presents the fall dance concert “City Moves” Dec. 4 and 5 at the Saville Theatre. Visual and Performing Arts Department co-chair...

Movie Review: Bullock and Thornton score big in ‘Our Brand is Crisis’

Tom Andrew • November 24, 2015

The plot for “Our Brand Is Crisis” is one we've seen before, but only at first glance. There are a few things about this "we need you to come out of early retirement to help us save the day"...

Review: ‘Zombie Prom’ comes alive

The morbid but highly entertaining romance-musical makes its debut at San Diego City College’s Saville Theatre

Destiny Ortiz • November 12, 2015

The morbid but highly entertaining romance-musical makes its debut at San Diego City College’s Saville Theatre

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A bike that rode around the world

Author and entrepreneur Jamie Bianchini brings tales of his adventures around the world, finding love and meeting 1,000 people in 81 countries — all while riding a tandem bicycle

Heder Casas • November 10, 2015

Author and entrepreneur Jamie Bianchini brings tales of his adventures around the world, finding love and meeting 1,000 people in 81 countries — all while riding a tandem bicycle

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