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City College dancers prepare for spring concert

Brittany Johnson April 20, 2010

The talented dancers of City College are preparing for their Spring Faculty Dance Concert and the students and teachers couldn't be more anxious. Auditions took place in January and the students have...

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Book Fair welcomes Alia Malek’s new book

Mason Acree April 20, 2010

San Diego City College hosted former Department of Justice Lawyer-turned-writer, Alia Malek, April 14 at Saville Theatre, where she shared her first book, "A Country Called Amreeka: Arab Roots, American...

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‘The Runaways,’ women rockers in a man’s world

Donna P. Crilly April 20, 2010

Floria Sigimondi's "The Runaways," a regaling of teenage rebellion in the form of an all-girl 1970s rock band is a lesson in women's libido. With legendary rock producer Kim Fowley at the helm and Joan...

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Brooklyn’s finest may want to skip this one

Tom Andrew April 6, 2010

Many things about the Antoine Fuqua film "Brooklyn's Finest," starring Richard Gere, Don Cheadle and Ethan Hawke, work, and many things don't. The film takes place in present day Brooklyn, and Fuqua ("Training...

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Latino Film Fest aimed to inspire

Jacqueline Filla April 6, 2010

It's officially a wrap for San Diego's 17th annual Latino Film Festival. The festivities, which began March 11, included over 180 films, live entertainment, VIP parties and more than 100 celebrity guests...

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Saville hosts ‘The Vagina Monologues’

Tom Andrew April 6, 2010

"The Vagina Monologues" by Eve Ensler premiered for the first time at the Saville Theatre on March 12. The theatre was packed and the lobby was bustling with patrons bidding on silent auction items that...

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Pippin: Coming to a theater very near you

Nick Moone April 6, 2010

Music, dance and comedy will grace the stage of the San Diego City College's Saville Theater as the Broadway musical "Pippin" stands in the spotlight starting April 9. "The play is the tongue-in cheek...

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: ‘Parenthood’ tackles syndromes and disobedient teenagers

Christine Klee April 6, 2010

Before NBC's "Parenthood" had even aired, the usual teasers and promos gave viewers a good idea of what to expect. In one of these teasers, daughter Amber, brilliantly played by Mae Whitman, says about...

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Something From Nothing dance group wins talent show

Mason Acree April 6, 2010

"This has been another successful year in the talent show," remarked Tandy Ward, City College counseling coordinator, about the creativity, teamwork, and dedication that flourished into a genuine talent...

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ is not the must-see movie of the year

Christine Klee March 16, 2010

In "Alice in Wonderland," the main character is faced with a difficult decision - marry the person she is expected to, or risk staying single and unhappy all her life. Alice decides to do neither, but...

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Jazz emsembles play at fest

Shaun Mulroy March 16, 2010

Jazz was in the 'ear' March 6 as City College and Jazz88 hosted 21 area bands for the 6th Annual Student Jazz Festival. The Saville Theater, City's television studio and C-211 were sites for the brief...

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Up in the Air: Movie versus novel

Brittany Johnson March 16, 2010

In corner number one, weighing in at 303 pages and written by Walter Kirn, welcome: "Up in the Air", the novel; and in corner number two, weighing in at 109 minutes and directed by Jason Reitman, give...

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