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Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther (2018)

REVIEW: ‘Black Panther’ sparked a cultural phenomenon

2018 film first in series of movie screenings in honor of Black History Month at San Diego City College
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist February 7, 2023
San Diego City College’s Umoja program is hosting a film viewing in honor of Black History Month every Friday in February. The series began with “Black Panther” on Feb. 3 in MS-162. The sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be screened on Feb. 10, with “42” set for Feb. 16 (due to the Lincoln Day holiday) and “King Richard” shown on Feb. 24.
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Øogaloö by S. Mola at Quartyard

REVIEW: Øogaloö’s crossover style ‘a memorable experience’

Concert at Quartyard a night full of funk, jazz and soul
Sarah Imani Mola, Contributor December 5, 2022
Throughout the semester in the History of Music class at San Diego City College, I learned how new music developed from previous genres. For my musical review, I wanted to go to a jazz concert that had a strong influence from other genres I enjoyed.
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Spectators enter the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza for the debut of Mother Road

REVIEW: SD Rep traces a new story on an old ‘Mother Road’

Octavio Solis’ play stages a myriad of underrepresented voices in a new chapter to John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath”
Philip Salata, Multimedia Journalist October 26, 2021
After 18 months of darkness, the lights came on at the Lyceum downtown to debut prominent Latinx playwright Octavio Solis’ “Mother Road,” which imagines a future chapter to John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.” 
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Vel the Wonder

REVIEW: Music video featuring Vel the Wonder has City College ties

Director Nahla Valdez in a San Diego City College alum
Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist June 7, 2021
The music video for the song, "Got Me Like Me" is different from any other video I have ever seen before.
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Proposition 22

OPINION: Prop 22 justifies app-based drivers employment status

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
City Times Staff, Editor November 2, 2020
Proposition 22 would classify app-based drivers as “independent contractors” instead of “employees” while offering certain compensation as a replacement if the driver meets certain criteria.
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Proposition 17

OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
City Times Staff, Editor November 2, 2020
Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.
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Proposition 23

OPINION: Prop 23 improves safety, accountability in dialysis clinics

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
City Times Staff, Editor October 30, 2020
Proposition 23 improves safety and accountability in dialysis clinics. A yes vote requires a doctor to be on site during all treatment hours.
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OPINION: Prop 16 addresses lack of representation

OPINION: Prop 16 addresses lack of representation

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
City Times Staff, Editor October 29, 2020
Proposition 16 offers a part of that solution by creating more opportunities for minorities to escape the confines of generations of discrimination, creating a more equitable society where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.
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Proposition 15

OPINION: Prop 15 a deceptive tax initiative

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
City Times Staff, Editor October 28, 2020
California has Proposition 15, a ballot initiative up for a vote on Nov. 3 would further cripple the state’s business economy and put a higher tax on commercial real estate.
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OPINION: Prop 18 shapes positive habit in young voters

OPINION: Prop 18 shapes positive habit in young voters

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
City Times Staff, Editor October 28, 2020
Proposition 18 amends the California Constitution to permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections, with the expectation they will turn 18 by the next general election and otherwise be eligible to vote.
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Proposition 25

OPINION: Prop 25 clogs prisons, wastes money

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
City Times Staff, Editor October 27, 2020
Proposition 25 replaces money bail with a system based on public safety and the flight risk of the defendant. It would also limit the amount of time a person would remain in jail before trial for most demeanors to within 12 hours of being placed in jail.
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REVIEW: “Countdown”

“Countdown” makes sure you always read your terms and conditions.
Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer December 10, 2019
“Countdown” makes sure you always read your terms and conditions. #MikalsMovieRating
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