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The San Diego Asian Film Festival's Spring Showcase screens a variety of films from all over the world. (Photo Courtesy of the Pacific Arts Movement)

Exploring the world of Asian cinema

Angelica Wallingford April 17, 2014

The San Diego Asian Film Festival’s Spring Showcase is back for its fourth year and is set to begin April 17 at UltraStar Cinemas in Mission Valley. The showcase will highlight Asian and Asian-American...

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Mayday Parade performing at their Beyond the Blue Tour in Japan in 2012.  (Courtesy Photo)

The best of the “Punk Goes…” series

Angelica Wallingford April 16, 2014

Fearless Records’ highly popular “Punk Goes…” albums have seen many incarnations throughout the years and have featured many popular “punk” rock bands performing cover...

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Chicano history as you’ve never seen before

Celia Jimenez April 5, 2014

On March 26 filmmaker John Valdez came to City College and held a screening of a part five PBS documentary "Latino Americans" as part of the World Cultures program to show the history of the Chicano movement...

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True North Tavern in North Park is known for their night life. Photo credit: Michelle Moran

True North: Just stick to drinks

Michelle Moran March 27, 2014

True North Tavern in North Park is a bar known for its great drinks and fun atmosphere. It gets very packed on the weekends, so expect to pay a cover. But if you are curious to grab a bite here during...

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On March 11, Joe Garrison and Night People performed in the Saville Theatre. Photo credit: Joe Kendall

‘Jazz Live’ rings true

Essence Mcconnell March 27, 2014
City College radio station hosts a 15-piece band
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Tony-winning musical hip-hops to City

Steven Dunetz March 27, 2014

Hip-hop, salsa numbers and the streets of New York will soon be making their way to the Saville Theatre as the Tony award-winning musical “In the Heights” is set to debut April 11. Auditions...

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BABYMETAL. (Official album image)

‘Kawaii’ metal goes viral

Angelica Wallingford March 27, 2014

When most people think of typical Japanese pop music they think of cute outfits and sugary sweet pop songs. At first glance, BABYMETAL fits that description perfectly. Then you put on their debut, self-titled...

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Paul Matthew Giret wins best director for his documentary entitled "Recycled Samples."  (Photo courtesy of Noosh)

City student wins big at San Diego Film Festival Awards

Edwin Rendon March 25, 2014

City College film student Paul Matthew Giret’s roots in music and activism in San Diego have taken him, his camera and the fruits of his labors beyond campus.   He recently won Best Director...

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Barrio Star in Banker's Hill offers a variety of margaritas at fair prices. Photo credit: Michelle Moran

Barrio Star offers Mexican food and drinks for the soul

Michelle Moran March 12, 2014

Barrio Star is a small gem located in Bankers Hill. It is hard to miss this eye-catching restaurant as you drive north on Fifth Street toward Hillcrest. First impressions, the decor is eccentric and very...

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Richard Montoya, right, with actor Nick Gonzalez speaking about the film "Water & Power." Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Latino comedian transitions to the big screen

Edwin Rendon March 12, 2014

Mexican-American actor and playwright Richard Montoya is the founder of the satirical troupe Culture Clash, which is gearing up to release its play-turned-film, “Water & Power.” Opening...

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Girls' Generation performing on their 2013 "Girls and Peace" Tour in Singapore. (Official Facebook photo)

Fierce songs to unleash your inner girl power

Angelica Wallingford March 12, 2014

Fierce is defined as displaying a ferocious aggressiveness or showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity. While these ladies won’t attack you like a herd of lionesses, they will give you some quality...

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Films shine at 21st annual San Diego Latino Film Festival

Essence Mcconnell March 12, 2014

Ethan van Thillo, founder of the Latino Film Festival, visited City College Tuesday afternoon to introduce students to the schedule of films for the 21st annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.Thillo opened...

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