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Farmworkers movement leads to collaboration and change

World Cultures Program kicks off with the first of eleven events of the semester

Marlena Harvey, Editor-in-Chief • September 16, 2021

Director of the SUBIR Cultural Center Adan Sanchez convened educators, guest speakers and students to share personal experiences and opinions on the inequality and unequal representation of cultures in the San Diego Community College District.

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Will City College students vote in the recall election?

City students share their experiences and thoughts on the upcoming election

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • September 13, 2021

If Newsom cannot convince more than 50% of the electorate to vote no in the recall election, the top vote-getter in the second half of the ballot will become governor.

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20 years later, City College community reflects on 9/11 (with video)

City Times pays homage to the work of 2001 staff with a new Q&A

Sophia Traylor, Erika Larsson, and Christopher Tapanes • September 10, 2021

This week, the staff of City Times and CTTV asked students and faculty of all ages what September 11 meant to them.

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8 ways to get to City College for free this month

The region is celebrating the release of PRONTO with free rides on regional public transit

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 9, 2021

City officials are offering free rides on public transit through the month of September in celebration of the launch of the region’s new fare processing system, PRONTO.

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City College science students, faculty face realities of returning to campus

Lab classes are among those returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • September 8, 2021

While the majority of students and faculty at City College’s science building agreed that in-person lab classes are essential to the learning process, others are having reservations about being back on campus.

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Students: Don’t pay for free parking!

On-campus parking for students is free for entire fall semester

Marlena Harvey, Editor-In-Chief • September 7, 2021

During the fall 2021 semester, permits are not required for any students parking in student parking lots.

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City College students continue growth at urban farm

Devoted faculty, student volunteers kept the City Urban Farm alive during the pandemic

Marlena Harvey, Editor-in-Chief • August 26, 2021

The City Urban Farm, which is overseen by a volunteer program known as Seeds, could not come to a halt without losing most of the plants and what they produce during the pandemic. Someone had to stay behind and tend to it.

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Relief palpable for City College students returning for in-person learning

Campus requires proof of vaccination or exception and weekly testing

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • August 25, 2021

San Diego City College welcomed students back for the first time since March 2020 on Aug. 23. And for students pursuing majors in subjects that do not translate to remote learning easily, the relief is palpable.

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Fall convocation brings change to campus

Words of hope, resilience and resources come from the leaders of San Diego City College

Kathryn Gray and Will Mauriz • August 24, 2021

San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz highlighted successes and challenges from the past academic year and laid out a plan for the future at the fall 2021 San Diego City College Convocation.

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City College alumna uses skills to tell stories during the pandemic

Shooting and editing video helped Bethany McKee to explore new projects

Kathy Archibald, Contributor • June 11, 2021

McKee uncovered skills during her time at City College in 2018 that have come in especially handy during the pandemic and a cross-country move.

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City College alum creates an organization to help those in need

Priscilla Castro starts The Community Front, which gives out hot vegan meals

Jakob McWhinney, Contributor • June 10, 2021

Every Wednesday and Friday Castro’s organization, The Community Front, serves hot vegan meals to unhoused citizens in the area.

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City College alumna takes graphic design program to new level (with video)

Archana Verma's submission earns international ranking

Jillian Fortner, Multimedia Journalist • June 9, 2021

Every year, graphic design students from around the globe are asked to design a magazine for a major international competition. City College alumna Archana Verma chose to create a science magazine because the subject is integral to everyday life.

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