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City College officials disagree with President Trump’s characterization of the border

San Diego was used by Trump as an example of the benefits of the wall during State of the Union.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2019

President Donald Trump pointed to San Diego as an example for why the government should build a physical barrier along the rest of the U.S.-Mexico border during his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. City College’s officials, though, disagreed with the president’s characterization of San Diego and the border region as a whole.

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District’s Dowd named to state funding oversight committee

San Diego Community College executive appointed to the Student Centered Funding Formula oversight committee.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2019

A 12-member oversight committee has been assembled by California legislators to oversee and report back to state officials on the Student Centered Funding Formula. One of the members chosen to the committee is Dr. Bonnie Dowd, San Diego Community College District executive vice-chancellor of business and technology services.

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New year, new semester, new buildings at City College

The spring 2019 semester kicks off at City College today

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2019

School is back in session at San Diego City College and the rest of the San Diego Community College District schools today. Approximately 64,000 are expected at City College, San Diego Mesa College and Miramar College, according to a district news release.

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Dream of MLK lives on in City College float

City College looks to make an impact at the annual MLK Day Parade with a larger-than-life float.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 20, 2019

San Diego City College will be participating in the 39th annual MLK Day Parade with a float that will be larger than life. Numerous volunteers have spent over 100 hours creating the City College float, which will feature a 14-foot moving MLK figure.

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Intercession opens, but with fewer options

With more classes online and few seats remaining, intercession officially opens today.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • January 2, 2019

The Fall 2018 semester is officially over and students, especially those who have applied to transfer to a four-year university next fall, might be interested in four-week intersession classes.

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City College employees raise funds for “Meals On Wheels” for pets

Classified Senate to host AniMeals holiday pet food drive.

Jesse Altillo, Staff Writer • December 19, 2018

Animal lovers will have a chance to help San Diego City College employees bring meals not only to needy seniors and the homeless, but to their pets as well.

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Will Friday bring another campus blackout?

Back-to-back Friday power outages has City College worried going into finals.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 13, 2018

With a power outage closing campus on each of the last two Fridays, faculty and students have wondered if the lights will stay on tomorrow. Allison Torres, an SDG&E communications manager, said City College shouldn’t worry about another Friday outage.

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SDCCD trustees welcome two new, returning members

Sean Elo, Craig Milgrim and Maria Nieto Senour all took the oath of office.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2018

The San Diego Community College District welcomed two new board of trustees members in addition to welcoming back its president on Thursday evening at the district offices in Mission Valley.

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New City College website expected to launch in January

College Council passed a motion to roll out a new website without student leaders present.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • December 13, 2018

After a longer-than-expected wait, San Diego City College plans to introduce a brand new website, the College Council decided on Tuesday evening.

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City College student journeys across the border to star on stage

Despite turmoil at the border, Vanessa Flores crosses on a daily basis to get to San Diego City College.

Jen Souza, Copy Editor • December 13, 2018

When Vanessa Flores realized her passion for performing after auditioning for “The Rocky Horror Show” last semester, changing her major from graphic design to musical theatre wasn’t something she thought twice about.

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Possible TB exposure at community colleges in San Diego

Two unrelated TB cases at City College and MiraCosta College were announced on Monday.

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

Students at San Diego City College and MiraCosta College may have been exposed to tuberculosis earlier this year in unrelated cases, according to the San Diego Community College District and San Diego County.

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Power back after outage at City College, again

Friday classes are canceled two weeks in a row due to unplanned power outages in the area.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 7, 2018

Power outages in the downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and Golden Hill area shut down City College campus for the second time in as many weeks.

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