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Ayotzinapa 9 years later: M.E.Ch.A rallies to raise awareness, seek justice on disappearance of 43 Mexican students

City College students commemorate rural teachers’ college students who disappeared on their way to honor victims of historic Tlatelolco student massacre in Mexico

Keila Menjivar, Sean Monney, and Marco Guajardo • September 27, 2023

Nine years after 43 prospective teachers were disappeared in Iguala, Mexico, members of M.E.Ch.A of San Diego City College rallied on campus on Sept. 26 to commemorate the events

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City College hosting CalFresh specialists to assist students with applications

General assistance for applying, current cases will be available on campus

Kevin Ouellette, Multimedia Journalist • September 26, 2023

The Basic Needs Center at San Diego City College will host two CalFresh specialists to assist students in applying for CalFresh on Sept. 28. Outreach staff will also help students with their existing CalFresh cases.

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State community colleges chancellor leads first student media teleconference

Sonya Christian promotes Vision 2030 plan, developing transfer pathways amid rising CSU tuition costs

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 25, 2023

Chancellor Sonya Christian focused on Vision 2030, a plan to increase the educational value of California's community colleges by raising transfer rates, creating more bachelor’s programs and improving financial support access.

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BREAKING: City College is one step closer to on-campus affordable student housing

Demolition began today on the site of the future high-rise complex

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 19, 2023

Each unit will house 2-4 students and first serve students with housing needs, including low-income, veterans and foster youth. The complex will offer shared spaces like laundry facilities, dining halls, student study spaces and student support programs

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City College invites students, families to first Noche de Familia

Students and their families will enjoy free tacos, a live mariachi and win prizes like gas & grocery gift cards

Keila Menjivar, Multimedia Journalist • September 18, 2023

First 100 registered attendees will win exclusive “Si, vale la pena” sweaters. The event will open with a welcome greeting, parent testimonials and a student panel, followed by workshops.

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Application deadline for City College EOPS extended to Sept. 15

CARE, NextUp program applications also accepted, open year-round

Ren Charifa, Multimedia Journalist • September 14, 2023

To be eligible, students must be a California resident, taking 12 or more units with at least 6 at City College. Other requirements include qualifying for Board of Governors Fee Waivers, having completed less than 70 units, and being classified as educationally disadvantaged.

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Q&A: Acting SDCCD chancellor shares updates on City College, district goals

Greg Smith discusses progress on new district philosophy to policing, affordable student housing and other big-picture goals after his first summer on the job

Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • August 29, 2023

Smith reflects on the notable social justice work being done at City and new policies addressing campus policing. Other topics covered included the affordable student housing project, the lasting influence of COVID-19 on instruction and trends in enrollment across the district.

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SDCCD says it emailed students about campus closure. Some didn’t get the memo.

Tropical Storm Hilary puts new student email system to the test

Marco Guajardo, Editor In Chief • August 22, 2023

On the first day of the 2023-24 school year, the San Diego City College campus was a wet ghost town. That was the intention of the San Diego Community College District, which announced its four campuses would be closed on Monday, Aug. 21. But roaming City’s campus early on Monday, the occasional student could be found wandering the walkways.

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Rite of Passage ceremony celebrates the excellence of Black graduates

Black students gather to recognize their achievements in the face of adversity

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • May 23, 2023

City College held the Rite of Passage Celebration, a ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of graduating Black students across the San Diego Community College District.

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New SDCCD acting chancellor champions public service, equity

A community college graduate himself, Greg Smith understands what District students are going through

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • May 19, 2023

On his road to SDCCD, Greg Smith purposefully pieces culturally significant lessons together into practice. They now define the equity-focused goals, values, and leadership style he brings to the district as acting chancellor.

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SDCCD trustees reaffirm commitment to community college bachelor’s degrees

Interim Chancellor Greg Smith’s first trustees meeting demonstrates solidarity amid opposition from CSUs

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • May 16, 2023

Members of the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to supporting baccalaureate programs at community colleges after recent opposition from the California State University system at a recent meeting held in Mission Valley.

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Acting chancellor shares SDCCD priorities in new role

Transition, budget, student housing and enrollment among topics to be discussed at district board meeting on May 11

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • May 11, 2023

Greg Smith, vice chancellor of people, culture and technology services since October 2020, will lead the district as acting chancellor filling the role of Carlos Cortez until a new chancellor is hired. After taking a period of emergency family leave to care for his parents, Cortez resigned effective May 1, according to a press release from the district.

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