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Jillian Fortner, pictured at the Newscene anchor desk in the City Times Media studio, started her career with CCTV in 2021. Photo courtesy of Jillian Fortner

City College’s Jillian Fortner took home a student Emmy this summer. Here’s how she got started.

Now a multimedia journalist at KTVZ in Bend, Oregon, Fortner credits City Times Media for her success
Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia Journalist • September 12, 2023
Jillian Fortner won a Regional Student Emmy in June for her work with City Times Media in June. If you tuned in to City Times Media’s weekly TV news production, Newscene, in the last two years, you most likely saw her. 
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Zachary Simpson stands outside the V building, which houses the nursing program, on the City College campus, August 26, 2023. Photo courtesy of Madeleine Outlaw

City College student creates his own aesthetic in No. 3 rated nursing program

Reality TV created an interest that Zachary Simpson is turning into a career
Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist • September 8, 2023
Growing up, Zachary Simpson was drawn to online media and TV shows about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. As he and his cohort near completion of their pandemic-delayed studies in San Diego City College’s nursing program in December, Simpson said he has found his lane in the practice of aesthetic and cosmetic nursing. 
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George Esteban sings on stage at the Kensington Club, March 30, 2023. Photo courtesy of Myro Yartym/The Wine Club

Local musician works to build San Diego rock music scene

George Esteban and his band, The Wine Club, are looking to make it in the music industry
Bailey Kohnen, Multimedia Journalist • September 7, 2023
Former City College student George Esteban is well aware of the challenges that come with trying to make a career as a musician. When others were settling into traditional career paths, Esteban knew he wanted something different.
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RTVF faculty Jodina Scazzola, center, talks to a student in audio production class at San Diego City College, May 26, 2023. Photo by Marco Guajardo/City Times Media

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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CTM's Marco Guajardo cooks with chef Liz Gary

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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A man in a blue shirt and blue hat uses a fine tip brush to add green paint to a large tan canvas. April 25, 2023. Photo by Kathryn Gray/City Times Media

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 graduate Shalayah-Naomi Webb smiles

City College graduate aims for career in the space industry

MESA Program student with a love for science pursues aerospace engineering
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • May 24, 2023
Shalayah-Naomi Webb will be transferring to San Diego State University to work on a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
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Dometrives Armstrong pulls up a picture of her relatives who inspired her after placing flowers she received as a gift from a student on her desk

City College alum leads top nursing program, paves the way for change

Dometrives Armstrong directs nationally ranked program while fighting to increase diversity
Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor • May 23, 2023
Dometrives Armstrong arrives to work every day greeted by gifts from her students. The associate dean of nursing education leads one of the country's top nursing programs, walking the same halls she did as a student over 30 years ago.
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San Diego City College ASG President Diego Bethea waits to greet student visitors at City College’s Open House event on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Photo by Daniel Lasker/City Times Media

ASG president focuses on bringing City College campus back to life

Diego Bethea looks forward to second term as student government president
Daniel Lasker, Multimedia Journalist • May 22, 2023
With one year as ASG president under his belt, Bethea will return in the fall in the same role again, advancing toward a B.A. in business administration and changing the campus culture for the better. 
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Student Affairs Coordinator and ASG Advisor Lori Oldham stands in the M building in front of a wall of posters

City College alumna-turned-student government advisor finds calling on campus

Lori Oldham’s experience helps make campus 'a supportive place’ for students
Daniel Lasker, Multimedia Journalist • May 15, 2023
Lori Oldham’s experience helps make campus 'a supportive place’ for students
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Katya Echazarreta muestra la bandera mexicana frente al cohete New Shepherd de Blue Origin despues de su vuelo inaugural al espacio el 4 de junio de 2022

City College ‘esencial’ a la primera mujer nacida en México para viajar al espacio

Originalmente de Guadalajara, Katya Echazarreta fue la primera ciudadana astronauta elegida por Space for Humanity
Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalists • March 24, 2023
La astronauta Katya Echazarreta, autodescrita como impasible, no llora fácilmente. Pero después de su vuelo inaugural al espacio en junio 2022 como miembra del equipo de la expedición Blue Origin NS-21, ella desarrolló una nueva apreciación para la tierra en la que ella ha caminado toda su vida.
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Katya Echazarreta displays the Mexican flag while standing in front of Blue Origin’s New Shepherd rocket after her inaugural flight to space on June 4, 2022.

First Mexican-born female astronaut credits City College with launching career

Originally from Guadalajara, Katya Echazarreta was the first citizen astronaut chosen by Space for Humanity
Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • March 24, 2023
Astronaut Katya Echazaretta, self-described as unemotional, doesn’t cry easily. But after her inaugural flight into space last June as a crew member on the Blue Origin NS-21 expedition, she developed a new appreciation for the ground she has walked on her whole life.
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