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GALLERY: Step right up! City College hosts club rush with a carnival theme

Club leaders, carnies gathered at the AH quad to recruit students, play games

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 1, 2023

San Diego City College kicked off the fall semester with a club rush event held in the AH quad on August 24.

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Today is the add/drop deadline for City College students

Sept. 1 is the final day for City students to add or drop 16-week classes through mySDCCD portal without receiving a W

Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist • September 1, 2023

Students attending San Diego City College for the fall 2023 semester have one last chance to add or drop 16-week classes on Sept. 1.

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City College president announces new parent center, other updates during Fall 2023 Convocation

Ricky Shabazz shares ongoing City-related plans and improvements during the semester-opening event. Here’s what you need to know.

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • August 31, 2023

New parent center for students is one of many goals and initiatives announced at convocation. The center will offer child support for up to 12 students at a time and will remain open late into the evening as an expansion on the Basic Needs Center.

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6+ perks for City College students with a .edu email account

A student email comes with many discounted or free subscriptions to streaming services, software and news outlets

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • August 24, 2023

The San Diego Community College District assigned you a new mandatory student email, and it comes with a ton of benefits you might not know of. Now, you can get in on these discounts, too. Here are the big ones.

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SDCCD says it emailed students about campus closure. Some didn’t get the memo.

Tropical Storm Hilary puts new student email system to the test

Marco Guajardo, Editor In Chief • August 22, 2023

On the first day of the 2023-24 school year, the San Diego City College campus was a wet ghost town. That was the intention of the San Diego Community College District, which announced its four campuses would be closed on Monday, Aug. 21. But roaming City’s campus early on Monday, the occasional student could be found wandering the walkways.

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Longtime radio, podcasting professional switches to a full-time position at City College

Jodina Scazzola joins the Radio, Television and Film program ready to mentor future professionals in her industry

Paul Lai, Contributor • June 14, 2023

After 25 years in the radio industry, Jodina Scazzola made the transition to full-time faculty in February, teaching in the Radio, Television and Film program at San Diego City College.

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VIDEO: City College vegan chef serves up Grilled Tofu Bitchin’ Sandwich

Liz Gary takes a page out of her own recipe book, presents plant-based dishes

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • June 9, 2023

San Diego City College student, chef and vegan foods advocate Liz Gary hosts a vegan cooking class with City Times Media multimedia journalist Marco Guajardo.

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Summer term to open at City College

Classes begin as soon as June 5

Sydney Dull, Multimedia Journalist • June 2, 2023

Whether to get ahead of your general education classes toward your major or just to enjoy a summer class because it sounds intriguing, City College offers a wide variety of classes over the summer months.

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City College students celebrated for their struggles, triumphs at Chicano Latina Graduation

Ceremony highlighted students’ Chicanx heritage, achievements and support systems on their way to four-year universities

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • May 25, 2023

Families and supporters honored the City graduates for their dedication and perseverance within the context of what it means to be Chicanx

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Fine art graduate returns to City after 30 years motivated by personal tragedy to realize lifelong dream

Following in his late daughter's footsteps in an attempt to heal, Nilo Ondevilla found human connection, mentorship and a future beyond his imagination

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2023

Following in his late daughter's footsteps in an attempt to heal, Nilo Ondevilla found human connection, mentorship and a future beyond his imagination

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City College honors LGBTQ+ graduates at second Lavender graduation

LGBTQ+ community members stand proud as they receive degrees, certificates at annual ceremony

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • May 24, 2023

The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a Jewish lesbian, who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her biological children because of her sexuality. Encouraged by the Dean of Students at the University of Michigan, Sanlo designed the first Lavender Graduation Ceremony in 1995, with just three graduates.

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