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City College set for a full return to campus Jan. 1

Chancellor Cortez outlines new goals for City College at a NOV. 8 public forum

Philip Salata, Multimedia Journalist • November 10, 2021

After a semester of experimentation with protocols to ensure a safe and manageable return to campus, district officials expressed their confidence in bringing back in-person student services at the public forum with San Diego Community College District Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez on Nov. 8.

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VIDEO: Veterans Service Center supports military coming to college

Despite being closed during the pandemic, the center continues to give support to the military affiliates on campus

Jillian Fortner, Multimedia Journalist • November 8, 2021

City College is hosting a formal Veterans Day Program on November 10 at 11:30 a.m., which will take place outside the A building and stream on City’s YouTube channel.

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SDCCD officials: Further changes to CA higher education needed

Educators consider the 1960s California Master Plan for Higher Education outdated and a limitation to equitable and accessible education

Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata • November 5, 2021

Though San Diego Community College District and City College officials applauded the passage of AB-927, which expanded the ability of California community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees, they argued further changes to the structure of the state’s public higher education system are necessary.

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Rethinking how we experience coffee at City College

The science behind coffee as explained by City College's SACNAS chapter

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • November 5, 2021

The World Cultures Program hosted a Zoom event that featured presentations made by students belonging to City College's national-award-winning SACNAS chapter.

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VIDEO: Making hummus from scratch with #CityCookingChallenge haul

Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food Bank provides food for twice-monthly drives

Susana Serrano, Executive Producer, CTTV • November 4, 2021

Hunger Action Day is back this month, and City Times Media multimedia journalist Susana Serrano took food home and cooked hummus for #CityCookingChallenge on Nov. 2.

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REVIEW: A Southern California version of Twelfth Night debuts

City’s modern take on Shakespeare now playing at the Saville Theater

Marlena Harvey, Editor In Chief • November 2, 2021

Originally written in 1601, this modern take of a classic dramatic work by William Shakespeare was executed well by the students of City’s drama program.

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City College students promote awareness of mental health, fight stigma

Active Minds volunteers share details about upcoming programming and current resources available to students

Kathryn Gray, Managing Editor • October 26, 2021

Through interactive events, guest speakers, social media and other resources, the student chapter of Active Minds at City works tirelessly to fight stigma about and open lines of communication around mental health.

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City College art gallery reopens after facing pandemic challenges

New student art exhibition running through Oct. 28

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • October 22, 2021

Back in March 2019 when COVID-19 closed San Diego City College, the campus art gallery had just opened a student exhibition. It ran for a week before the art department was mandated to close the gallery...

A new chancellor for SDCCD faces unprecedented issues

New problems arise during the return to campus for a new leader

Marlena Harvey, Editor-In-Chief • October 20, 2021

For the San Diego Community College District, a new school year after a global pandemic meant more than just reopening campuses. After being chancellor of the SDCCD for 17 years, Constance Carroll retired and Carlos Turner Cortez was chosen to replace her.

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VIDEO: Pear oatmeal a delicious, healthy #CityCookingChallenge treat

Hunger Action Day is held twice a month at San Diego City College

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist • October 19, 2021

In this week's #CityCookingChallenge, Susana Serrano mixed items from the food drive and her own kitchen to make a delicious and healthy pear oatmeal.

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Energy of Knights women’s soccer soaring

City soccer can cement its place at second in the conference today

Will Mauriz, Sports Editor • October 15, 2021

With eight games left in the fall season, the San Diego City College women’s soccer team has hit a new gear.

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VIDEO: City College volleyball player takes the lead

Get to know Knights volleyball captain Kally Norvell

Will Mauriz, Sports Editor • October 14, 2021

Kally Norvell has been a consistent leader for the San Diego City College volleyball team, the only returning player for her second collegiate season and a co-captain of the team.

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