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VIDEO: City College honors graduates with drive-thru ceremony

A virtual commencement will be streamed on May 28 at 5 p.m.

Noelle Mortensen and Devon Doane • May 24, 2021

After a long year of Zoom classes, San Diego City College students got a chance to celebrate graduation in style. Students and faculty came together for a drive-thru graduation ceremony held on campus on May 21.

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MAGAZINE: Chicano Park leaders fight for its heritage

City College students in 1970 helped shape the Chicano movement

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2021

Josie Talamantez remembers sitting in a Chicano Studies class at San Diego City College in April 1970.

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City College student news organization releases commencement print edition

Latest issue of City Times passed out to students at drive-thru graduation event on May 21

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • May 21, 2021

As the spring 2021 graduates prepare for their upcoming ceremonies, City Times released its special commencement print edition, which focused on the San Diego City College campus and the graduating class.

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VIDEO: 4 simple steps to style your grad cap

In this special News You Can Use, blinging out your cap for graduation day is so easy

Ayo Elise • May 21, 2021

Decorating your cap is a way for you to recognize your achievement. Whether you're transferring to a four-year university, finishing an associates degree or receiving a certificate, recognizing this point in your life is important.

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UCSD, City College students reveal the science behind tortilla-making

The two are more connected than you think

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • May 20, 2021

Many young people think science is inaccessible to them and teaching it through a new, more relatable lens is a way to get them excited and engaged.

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PODCAST: City Speaks Sex and Sexuality talks about masturbation

City Speaks Sex & Sexuality talks about how exploring yourself can lead to a better sex life, and about why masturbation is so taboo.

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • May 20, 2021

“Masturbation can be anything from genital pleasure to taking yourself out for dinner,” Laurel Marks said.

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BREAKING: SDCCD mandates COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021

The decision comes almost a month after major university systems in the state announce their vaccination requirements

Katia Pechenkina, News Editor • May 19, 2021

San Diego Community College District will require students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for in-person learning for the fall semester, according to a statement shared on social media.

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City College DSPS held graduation ceremony for their students

The event was a reminder of what each student had accomplished

Rachel de la Torre, Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2021

The San Diego City College Disability Support Programs and Services held a virtual Zoom celebration for students who are graduating or transferring this spring 2021 semester.

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Saucy tuna pasta on the menu after City College food drive

CTM's Jesus Lopez cooks up a tasty dish after today's Hunger Action Day

Jesus Lopez, Multimedia Journalist • May 17, 2021

Hungry? City Times Media multimedia journalist Jesus Lopez made saucy tuna pasta with today’s Hunger Action Day food drive haul from Feeding San Diego.

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MAGAZINE: Jazz radio returns after the lockdown

The station is on-air Monday through Friday

Katia Pechenkina, News Editor • May 17, 2021

KSDS-FM Jazz 88.3, San Diego’s award-winning only full-time jazz radio station since 1985, went back to live broadcasting in January of 2021.

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VIDEO: Major university systems to require COVID-19 vaccine for fall

California community colleges decision still to come

Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist • May 14, 2021

Across the nation, a growing number of universities announced their plans to require students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall 2021 semester.

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Combating hate against the Asian American community

How you can become an advocate and ally

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • May 14, 2021

A month dedicated to celebrating culture and heritage, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month has taken on additional meaning in 2021.

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