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Undocumented students share success stories

UndocuStories student panel kicks off City College’s Undocumented Students Week of Action.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 16, 2018

The UndocuStories panel is the first in a series of events put on throughout the San Diego Community College District and part of a statewide week of action initiative by California Community Colleges in order to support undocumented students.

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Kavanaugh confirmed, campus protest continues

Students shared sexual assault experiences and protested the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 16, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh may be confirmed to the Supreme Court, but several student organizations still spoke out against the Associate Justice, Trump and an unpopular system that they believe oppresses women, workers, minorities, and immigrants.

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San Diego leaders talk community involvement, civic engagement

Activism, accountability and getting results discussed on Politifest 2018 panel.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • October 12, 2018

Three San Diego leaders came together at Politifest 2018 to discuss how to get involved in local issues through activism and volunteering.

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Cost of college discussed by state superintendent hopeful

Tony Thurmond spoke in a public forum at UCSD about the rising costs of higher education.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • October 10, 2018

Tony Thurmond, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction, hosted a town hall meeting on the topic of college affordability at University of California San Diego on Oct. 4.

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SD Asian Film Festival opens in theaters

The festival will run from Nov. 8-17.

Patrick A. Reilly, Contributor • October 8, 2018

The San Diego Asian Film Festival is in its 19th consecutive year of exhibition. The annual nonprofit event has a simple mission: to expand the legacy of Asian cinema.

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Politifest brings discussions, candidates to San Diego voters

Politifest looked to prepare San Diego citizens for the midterm elections by presenting candidates and issues all in one place.

Jonny Rico, Nadia Mishkin, and Brian Mohler • October 7, 2018

Three leaders of three different cities kicked off Politifest with a panel featuring mayors of Sacramento, San Diego, and Tijuana, Mexico on Oct. 6 at the University of San Diego. Politifest 2018 was planned as an opportunity for voters and others to learn more issues and candidates as the November election approaches.

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City College’s Newscene latest victim of campus flooding (video & story)

For the second time in two weeks, ceiling water floods campus rooms, this time the studio and control room of Newscene.

Harlan Burnett and Jonny Rico • October 5, 2018

San Diego City College’s news program Newscene was rained out of its home studio on Oct. 5 due to a flood.

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Sexual assault survivor speaks up at City College protest (story & video)

Protestors gathered in solidarity to demand justice, share feelings, and support one another, Dr. Blasey Ford, and women’s rights.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 1, 2018

Multiple San Diego City College student organizations and community members gathered in front of the AH building on Sept. 27, chanting “blame the system, not the victim.” They passed a megaphone, shared personal stories, supported women’s rights and stood up to what they saw as an oppressive system.

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City College programs impress SDCCD board members

SDCCD board members liked what they saw from MathJams and MESA programs at City College.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2018

The SDCCD Board of Trustees were impressed with the City College MathJam and MESA program during their Sept. 27 board meeting on City College campus.

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Kavanaugh protest flyer raises issues

Student organization behind “STOP KAVANAUGH!” flyer refer to the judge as a “sex offender.”

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 27, 2018

The International Socialist Organization-San Diego, a student-run organization at San Diego City College, is helping to organize a protest against United States Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

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Water pipe breaks in R building ceiling

Rooms R-114 and R-115 were flooded after a water pipe in the ceiling broke in the overnight hours of Sept. 24.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 25, 2018

A wet surprise awaited staff members at San Diego City College on Sept. 25. San Diego Community College Police Department responded to a motion alarm on Sept. 24 at approximately 11:46 p.m. Officers found a leaking pipe in the ceiling of the R building.

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Construction on A, D and T buildings nearing end

This project is among the last of the Proposition N projects that started in 2009.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 25, 2018

The A, D and T building at San Diego City College are scheduled to finish at the end of September after two years marked with delays, revisions and restorations. This project is among the last of the Proposition N projects that started in 2009, according to the most recent version of the district’s Proposition S and N Project Summary Table.

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