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Publisher tells students to strive for success

City College business students filled the room Feb. 16 to hear Dr. John Warren, publisher and CEO of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, during the first of three free Business Networking Breakfasts this spring...

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Ramen for Brown

A few dozen students and some faculty members laid "dead" in Gorton Quad on March 2, part of a statewide protest of Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to cut millions from higher education. After the die-in...

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iPad 2: Better, stronger, faster

Fernando Yates March 8, 2011

Apple released the much-anticipated iPad 2 on March 11. The tablet sold out at many stores during the weekend, and the wait period for online orders is now weeks long. Apple has yet to release the total...

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IT and Business Training Program graduation

Sonjiala Hotchkiss March 8, 2011

"I'm good, but I'm not that good," professor Rose LaMuraglia said when faced with student Alice Hernandez, who didn't know how to turn on a computer when she started the Excellence Through Pride Information...

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College celebrates Black History Month

Megan Rose Bartell March 8, 2011

Nearly 100 students took in performances of gospel singing, fraternity step marching and open-mic poetry as City College hosted the first Black History Month celebration in at least eight years in Gorton...

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In support of Egypt

Mark Rivera March 8, 2011

Students filled a classroom and even clogged the doorway at a Feb. 18 forum on the protests in Egypt. City College organizations Education for All (EFA) and the Socialist Club held the forum, which aimed...

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More cuts to education

Jack Chang MCT Campus February 15, 2011

The leaders of California's three higher education systems said on Feb. 7 they are preparing to make budget cuts proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown, but warned that fewer degree programs and enrollment slots...

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Former fraudster reflects on his fall

Ricky Soltero February 15, 2011

"Don't trust me," said Barry Minkow. "I'm a convicted felon. A crook." Minkow, a former business prodigy who went to prison for a white-collar crime, spoke to City College students during a presentation...

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Students stand in support with Egypt

Mark Rivera February 15, 2011

Shouting slogans like "Hey! Ho! Mubarak has to go!" and "Freedom will prevail, the people are speaking" the young and old gathered at the Federal Building in downtown San Diego Feb. 4. The crowd, which...

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College gets reaffirmed

Ernesto Lopez February 15, 2011

City College administrators can take a deep breath now: the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges reaffirmed the school's accreditation for another six years on Feb. 3. For student...

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$255 gamble: worth the risk?

Ryan Johnson February 15, 2011

For City College students, few things can be more frustrating than rushing to class and not being able to find parking around our campus. However, some students make decisions that pile on to their frustration...

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Weight training student dies

Ricky Soltero February 15, 2011

A San Diego City College student died after a weight training class at the Harry West Gymnasium Feb. 8. Eric Dixon, 41, had just finished a 90-minute workout when he lost consciousness. An Emergency Medical...

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