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Local star raises money for Promise students

Four-time Academy Award nominee comes to San Diego to support community college students.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2018

Hollywood actress Annette Bening will headline the San Diego Community College District’s sold-out fundraising dinner for the San Diego Promise program on Sept. 20.

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City College construction is granted additional funds

SDCCD Board of Trustees approves more money for City College buildings.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 13, 2018

An extra $5 million for change orders and claims related to the A, D and T Buildings construction project was approved by the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees at a meeting at the district office on Sept. 13.

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City College professors discuss gerrymandering

San Diego City College professors tackle the gerrymandering issue prior to mid-term elections.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2018

How important is gerrymandering? How do we detect gerrymandering? Is it ethical? A panel of San Diego City College professors looked critically at this issue in an interdisciplinary discussion on Sept. 11.

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San Diego Promise expands its reach

Enrollment more than tripled for 2018-19 school year.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2018

San Diego Community College District has established itself as the leader among community college districts in the area when it comes to offering student assistance. Other community colleges in the region offer one year of tuition-free education, but only SDCCD’s San Diego Promise offers its students two years.

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City College helping homeless, hungry students (story & video)

City College is bolstering its resources to help growing number of students in need.

Nadia Mishkin, News Editor • September 11, 2018

Hunger and homelessness are a reality for a growing number of City College students. City College is bolstering its resources to help students in need.

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SDCCD overhauls English remedial course structure

Reform anticipates state law accelerating the path to transfer-level courses

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018 It’s been 26 years since a lawsuit against the California Community College System forced the state’s two-year colleges to agree to stop over-relying on standardized tests in student...

An Interview with the President

CJ Stevenson, News Editior • April 18, 2018

With almost a year on the job, San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz said he's proud of what he's accomplished but realized there's more work on the horizon. Shabazz came from San Bernardino...

Student honored by San Diego Association of Black Journalists

Yakira Delgadillo, Staff Writer • April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018 It was a special night last Friday evening for San Diego City College Digital Journalism Department. The San Diego Association of Black Journalists held its Annual Scholarship Reception...

Onward and Upward

Journalism students shine after community college education

Ikedra King, Arts Editor • April 18, 2018

Underrecognized majors at San Diego City College such as Radio, TV, Film and Digital Journalism programs have continued to produce successful contributors to their respective fields of news and entertainment....

Miles apart: Trump visit incites rallies at the border

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • March 21, 2018

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Parkland massacre calls campus safety into question

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • February 28, 2018

Feb. 28, 2018 The mass shooting that resulted in the death of 17 students in Parkland, Fla. on Feb. 14 devastated the country, and once again called into question the safety of schools in America. An...

Billionaire scientist purchases two local newspapers

Shaylyn Martos, Editor-in-chief • February 28, 2018

How much are newspapers worth in this digital age? To America’s richest doctor, the bill is over $500 million. Pharmaceutical and biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong agreed to pay a hefty...

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