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CityScene

CityScene is an art and culture magazine produced by the staff of City Times. It is a new direction for the staff, which previously produced the award-winning Legend magazine.

CityScene provides students the opportunity for class workshops and hands-0n experience in writing, editing, and producing a magazine alongside a news website and newspaper.

Faculty: Nicole Vargas, [email protected] and Peggy Peattie, [email protected]; CTM adviser: Nicole Vargas, [email protected]

CHECK OUT THE SPRING 2022 EDITION OF CITYSCENE

18 events around San Diego for City College students to find summer fun

Don't miss sports, shopping, music and food all over the county

Sydney Dull, Multimedia Journalist • June 12, 2023

Unsure about what to do during summer? San Diego has it all! Ranging from food festivals to plays and sporting events, here are 20 events throughout San Diego County that can ensure you have an awesome and eventful summer.

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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 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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Make the most of your summer by picking up a new hobby

Stay busy and active by hiking, surfing or rock climbing

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • May 18, 2023

This summer is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby to stay in shape and develop a new skill. Starting something new can be intimidating, though, so City Times wants to give you some tips on some hobbies you can take up this summer.

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Slide into summer break with these 5 travel-centric podcasts (and a bonus)

Whether you're driving home for the summer or alone and needing some ambient audio, we've gathered a list of great podcasts

Sven Domingos, Podcast Director • May 18, 2023

Whether you're driving home for the summer or alone and needing some ambient audio, we've gathered a list of great podcasts.

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A year of World Cultures events bring life back to City College

From cultural presentations to live music events, the program transitions students from Zoom to in-person activities

Antonio Contreras and Shamere Grimes • May 17, 2023

After two years of tough transitions from in-person to Zoom and back to in-person events due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the City College World Cultures Program was back on its feet, giving back a sense of normalcy to the campus.

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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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Transgender excellence takes center stage at City College drag event

The Trans Excellence drag show on campus celebrated International Transgender Day of Visibility

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • April 4, 2023

The Student Health Center and Pride Hub celebrated International Transgender Day of Visibility, with a two-part event -- a headlining drag portion followed by a poignant, intimate discussion covering the life experiences and perspectives of the four trans women.

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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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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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Plant-based foods educator returns to school, fine-tunes skills for ‘food revolution’ (with video)

City College student, solutions-minded vegan foods advocate Liz Gary focused on promoting a plant-based foods diet

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • March 20, 2023

City College student and solutions-minded vegan foods advocate Liz Gary is focused on promoting a plant-based foods diet.

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City Times Sound picks up the beat after spring break

After a week of hibernation CTS is back live with an all new radio line-up

Philip Salata, Jakob McWhinney, and Skylar Eppler • April 4, 2022

To ease the return from spring break, City Times Sound will be setting the tempo for the week with all new material.

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