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Calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline now easier with 988

The new easy-to-remember, three-digit number is available in 200 languages 24/7
Susana Serrano, Managing Editor September 21, 2022
Calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has become a lot easier. 988 is the new easy-to-remember, three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. 
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Sign promoting mental health awareness surrounded by backpacks and students

City College shines light on importance of suicide prevention education

Campus-wide training highlights practical ways to provide support and resources to those struggling
Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2022
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for people between the age of 10 and 43.  During September, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and all year long, San Diego City College Student Mental Health is working to lessen the stigma around suicide.
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Susana Serrano hosts City Cooking Challenge

VIDEO: #CityCookingChallenge returns with new home, recipes

On today's menu: tasty tuna toast thanks to Hunger Action Day
Susana Serrano, Managing Editor September 19, 2022
#CityCookingChallenge is back and it will look very different from past semesters.
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City College honors program information assistant Paul Verkouteren with student

Deadline for City College honors contract approaches

A range of benefits come with joining the program, but only if you sign up before the Sept. 16 deadline
Sophia Traylor, Multimedia Journalist September 15, 2022
The deadline to join the San Diego City College honors program is quickly approaching. All contracts must be reviewed, filled out and submitted by 11:59 p.m on Sept. 16.  
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The newly painted mural on the wall of the cafeteria honors the Chicana/o community and shows the dedication that City College shows for its students.

City College celebrates its Latinx community

Join en comunidad to honor and uplift the Latinx community at City College
Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist September 15, 2022
To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, San Diego City College is hosting a month-long celebration to honor and uplift this diverse community. Multiple events will take place starting on Sept. 15. Activities like a themed women’s volleyball game on Sept. 23, a lowrider event on Sept. 27 and a men’s panel on Sept. 30 are all planned.
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City banners showcasing City's different career programs

Study: SDCCD career education programs add $1.6B boost to local economy

Programs like cybersecurity, child development, cosmetology and photography impact region in drastic, positive way
Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist September 14, 2022
Career education programs offered within the San Diego Community College District have an economic impact of $1.6 billion in the San Diego region, according to a study done by Lightcast.
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SPJ award for City Times Media

City College student media finalist for national awards

The Pinnacles honor the best two- and four-year college media organizations
Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist September 13, 2022
City Times Media, the student news platform of San Diego City College, is a finalist for four 2022 Pinnacle Awards. The national awards, presented by the College Media Association, honors the best two- and four-year college media organizations and individual work.
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Students at San Diego City College

SDCCD chancellor gives update on state of the district

Carlos Cortez presented an update to his 10-point plan at Convocation
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist September 12, 2022
Carlos Cortez, the chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, marked the first year of stepping into the top job with an update to San Diego City College faculty and staff last month.
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San Diego City College’s fitness center

Newly remodeled City College fitness center opens

Students are training in the space this fall
Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist September 6, 2022
For San Diego City College students who need something to help relieve the stress of college, they can take a class in the remodeled fitness center this fall semester.
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San Diego City College Commons by Joel Nevarez

As students return to campus, City College programs recruit new members

City Scholars, HUBU and Umoja actively looking for new students to participate in programs
Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist September 1, 2022
With the start of the fall semester and the return to in-person classes at San Diego City College, many clubs and support programs are also making their return to campus.
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Active Minds volunteers stand together holding signs promoting mental health awareness

Mental health awareness organization Active Minds recruiting at City College

Leadership, membership opportunities open to all enrolled students
Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2022
The San Diego City College Active Minds chapter is recruiting.  Active Minds, a national organization advocating for and educating about mental health, has 800 chapters at colleges and universities around the United States.
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Seeds@City

City College farm to sell fresh fruit, vegetables weekly

Downtown campus is home to an urban farm called Seeds@City
Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist August 30, 2022
Fresh fruit and vegetables grown at San Diego City College will be sold weekly on campus starting this fall.
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