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The Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park, the top part is illuminated by light, there are two police officials at the distance.

City College commencement returns to Balboa Park

The 2020 commencement will be back at its original location after a one-year move to the Convention Center
Lacey Stefano and Elisabeth Vermeulen February 13, 2020
The 2019 event was held at the Convention Center in Downtown San Diego for the first time, as a temporary solution., but will be returning to Balboa Park this year for its 106th ceremony.
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A woman and a men looking and smiling at a camera. They are wearing black t-shirts that say "my black counts"

City College celebrates Black History Month

City College had the first of 10 events in celebration of Black History Month.
Diangela Veras, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2020
February is the celebration for Black history month and San Diego City College is celebrating with different events throughout the month.
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Vicky Pineda and Diangela Veras

City Times names pair Editors-in-Chief

Responsibilities include editing stories and controlling the flow of content on the award-winning website
Lacey Stefano, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2020
City Times is excited to welcome two new editors-in-chief, Vicky Pineda and Diangela Veras, for the spring semester. The pair was selected to head City Times for their work ethic and dedication to the program. 
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Front of the Campus Store, with one male student entering, and another male student walking by

UPDATE: City College professors fighting rising cost of textbooks

High cost of textbooks threatening student performance
Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Managing Editor February 5, 2020
San Diego City College professors are fighting the rising cost of textbooks with Open Educational Resources, which provides teaching and learning materials free of charge.
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Jesse Laird eating fries, a sandwich and a soda

Students share thoughts on cafeteria opening at City College

Many students enjoy the cafeteria, but look forward to more
Diangela Veras, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2020
After numerous delays, the cafeteria is finally ready for service at City College. Students lined up at the doors to get a taste of what was cooking on the inside.
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Man wearing a blue shirt and apron in front of two pizzas, behind counter.

City College cafeteria is now open

The campus cafeteria opened on Feb. 3
Angel Cazares, Arts and Culture Editor February 4, 2020
On the first day of spring semester, City College began serving food once again, prioritizing hot meals.
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San Diego City College announces 2020 intersession.

Winter break arrives at City College

What to expect over winter break at City College
Lacey Stefano, Assistant Sports Editor December 16, 2019
Campus will be closed starting Dec. 20 until intersession classes begin Jan. 2.
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City College student studying at LRC

Where to pull an all-nighter in San Diego

San Diego has fun coffee shops for late-night studying
Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor December 9, 2019
With winter intersession just around the corner, college students are looking for a place to study. Luckily, San Diego is equipped with many coffee shops that are open 24 hours.
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Cosmetology Department at the Block Party

City College Block Party showcases student skills, successes

The semester-ending event aims to demonstrate work and skills achieved by students.
Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor December 5, 2019
As tradition dictates, San Diego City College held its biannual Block Party this Thursday, in order to showcase students work and invite them to learn about other classes and professors.
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Block Party at San Diego City College

LIVE UPDATES: City College hosts Block Party

Event closes out the fall term with a showcase of student work and academic programs
Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor December 5, 2019
The Block Party is the semester-ending event to showcase what City College students have been doing for this semester.
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An art exhibit featuring a turtle with a straw in its nose.

Mini golf exhibit draws awareness to endangered species

Art exhibit will reopen after the Thanksgiving break.
Lacey Stefano and Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle November 21, 2019
San Diego City College sculpture students built a 5-hole mini golf course in order to bring awareness to endangered species. 
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A woman presents Humberto Gurmilan with a big check.

City College professor is giving the dream

Humberto Gurmilan is a former sportscaster who left his job to focus on charity.
Sonny Garibay, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2019
Every grownup was once a kid who wanted to be something when they grew up. Finding a person who lived out their first dream is rare for various reasons.
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