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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

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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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OPINION: Prop 25 clogs prisons, wastes money

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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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REVIEW: “Ford v Ferrari”

Matt Damon and Christian Bale delivered outstanding performances in “Ford v Ferrari”

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 9, 2019

Taking place in Dearborn, Michigan, “Ford v Ferrari” told the story of the growth of Ford from a third-person perspective.

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REVIEW: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is what you didn’t know your childhood needed this holiday

Asha Said, Contributer • December 4, 2019

Directed by Marielle Heller and starring none other than Tom Hanks, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a refreshing sentimental film just right for this holiday season.

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REVIEW: “Doctor Sleep” is not a movie to be slept on

"Doctor Sleep" continues the story that began in the Stephen King film "The Shining"

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • November 19, 2019

“Doctor Sleep” is a 2019 film directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Ewan McGregor. It's a continuation of Stephen King's "The Shining." Even if you haven't seen that film you've likely heard the line,...

REVIEW: Drama department slays in first performance of “She Kills Monsters”

The Drama Department at City College brought fantasy to life with their second performance of the semester.

Angel Cazares, Arts and Culture Editor • October 28, 2019

In the world of fantasy, life can be whimsical. However, fantasy can also be cruel.

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REVIEW: San Diego Symphony brings people of all ages together

Rafael Payare wows audience during energetic performance.

Jasmine Mcknight, City Times Correspondent • October 18, 2019

On Oct. 6 I attended the San Diego Symphony concert with Rafael Payare as the new conductor. I wasn’t really too sure what to expect, except maybe a lot of older people, which there were, but there was also a good mixture of younger people as well, which surprised me but also made me happy, seeing that more people around my age were starting to like classical music.

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EDITORIAL: More transparency needed on cafeteria issue

City College officials must do a better job at keeping the student body informed.

City Times Editorial Board • May 8, 2019

For three years City College students have hungered for a cafeteria due to limited food options. Many spring 2019 graduates will leave without ever setting foot in the City College cafeteria, which had been promised to them as far back as fall 2018.

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OPINION | Nothing to be ashamed of for City College Knights basketball

Despite a frustrating elimination, Knights basketball concluded a successful season.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • March 2, 2019

Despite a first round playoff elimination after consecutive state finals, the Knights concluded a successful season.

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The American Nightmare

A look into the modern black American experience

CJ Stevenson, Legend Staff • May 23, 2018

In a 1967 NBC News interview with Dr. Martin Luther King, roughly three and half years after his famous “I Have Dream” speech on the Washington Monument, King explained to the interviewer that his...