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Daniel Wright, Sr., studies RTVF and digital journalism at City College. Photo by Mike Madriaga

[PHOTO] Reliving a nightmare, one police report at a time

December 10, 2016
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[PHOTO] City Bites: Hodad’s

November 12, 2016
Yasmin Ruiz and Aaron Lugo play good girl Toffee and rebel bad boy Jonny in the San Diego City College drama department’s production of the 1950s atomic-age musical “Zombie Prom.” Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

[PHOTO] Review: ‘Zombie Prom’ comes alive

November 12, 2015
Students had the opportunity to get their faces painted in the cafeteria for the Day of the Dead celebration on Oct. 29. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

[PHOTO] ASG Halloween Festival packs Gorton Quad

November 12, 2015
Longtime San Diego City College dance instructor Ruby Wilson sitting in Gorton Quad on Nov. 6. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

[PHOTO] Innovative instructor to retire

November 12, 2015
The San Diego City College Knights men’s basketball team started their season off with a bang beating the Citrus Owls, 80-65, on Nov. 4. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

[PHOTO] Knights on the court

November 11, 2015
San Diego City College professor and Visual and Performing Arts co-chair Katie Rodda Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

[PHOTO] Longtime theater professor becomes new arts co-chair

November 11, 2015
A San Diego icon, the Ocean Beach Pier is home to surfers, anglers and sun-seekers alike. After a long day of soaking up sun and catching waves, check out the variety of bars and restaurants just down the road.

Tourist’s Guide to San Diego


May 21, 2015
Garbage beach

[PHOTO] San Diego, As Told By Locals

May 21, 2015
A visitor at the Bikes del Pueblo tent of the City Heights Farmers Market changes the bearings in the axle of a wheel from his bike with help and guidance from volunteers on April 18. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

[VIDEO] Cycling the D.I.Y. Skills

Torrey Spoerer
May 21, 2015

Invisible Partner Inc. might be the future of online dating

Torrey Spoerer
April 21, 2015
City College dancers Dante Finch and Brianna Bellamy perform a traditional Russian waltz in the center of the City Gallery as part of the opening reception for the gallery’s newest exhibition, “Dialogues: Poster Art of the Soviet Union,” on March 13. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

Dialogues of the Soviet past: Soviet history and arts exhibit draws art and history lovers out to City Gallery

Torrey Spoerer
March 24, 2015
Don’t believe me? Just watch

[VIDEO] Don’t believe me? Just watch

Torrey Spoerer
March 24, 2015
Alternative indie rockers Viet Cong bassist and singer Matt Flegel and drummer Mike Wallace perform to a packed house at the Soda Bar in San Diego on March 7. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

Indie rock’s post-punk revival: Canadian alternative indie rockers Viet Cong perform classic and new material at a stellar sold out concert at Soda Bar

Torrey Spoerer
March 24, 2015

Parking still an issue for students

Torrey Spoerer
February 24, 2015
Garrett, an orange tabby cat, is one of the cats that patrons can interact with at the Cat Café. Photo credit: Mark Elliott

Student Eats: Cat Café opens in the Gaslamp

Torrey Spoerer
February 10, 2015
Art pieces, such as these sculpted birds by retired SDSU art professor Joanne Hayakawa, explore the themes of nature and humanity that is present in City Gallery's spring exhibition. Photo courtesy of Joanne Hayakawa

‘Terrestrial’ set to go live Feb. 5

Torrey Spoerer
February 3, 2015
Spike Africa's offers a selection of euphoric drinks to accompany their vast South African menu. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

[VIDEO] Student Eats: Cuisine fresh from South Africa

Torrey Spoerer, Opinion Editor
December 10, 2014
UC Officer N. Garcia watches as activists and students protesting the court-ordered closure of the UCSD Ché Café march to Scholars and Gilman drives in October. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

[VIDEO] Supporters of Ché Café seek its preservation

Torrey Spoerer, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2014

Editorial: Dignity in both life and death

Torrey Spoerer
November 18, 2014

Editorial: California says ‘no thanks’ to plastic bags

Torrey Spoerer
October 28, 2014
Ariana Siegel and Jedi Taylor perform an intimate dance at the bottom of the Business Technology building's back stairwell. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

[VIDEO] New rhythm runs through campus

Torrey Spoerer
October 14, 2014
A 19-year-old female student is wheeled out of MS building by paramedics following an assault on Oct. 9. Photo credit: Troy Orem

[VIDEO] City student injured in on-campus daytime assault

Torrey Spoerer and Paola Garcia
October 9, 2014

Sharing is not just caring: How the Three Feet for Safety Act will help make roads safer for all

Torrey Spoerer
October 8, 2014

Annual Trolley Dances coming to City

Torrey Spoerer
September 22, 2014

Student voices for sale

Torrey Spoerer
September 16, 2014
Architects Jeremey Joyce and Ryan Oesling speaking with City Gallery Art Director Y.C. Kim on Aug. 28 at a VIP opening reception. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

[VIDEO] City College’s new art gallery opens for its first exhibition

Torrey Spoerer
September 1, 2014
Azim N. Khamisa from the Tariq Khamisa Foundation speaks about the “Principles of Nonviolence.” Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

Giving youth a Passport to Life

Torrey Spoerer
August 27, 2014
Texas Style Chili

[PHOTO] East Village Haunts: Quick and Convenient Places to Satisfy Your Hunger Near Campus

May 14, 2014
Curran Plaza: Then and Now (photo illustration). Photo credit: Troy Orem

City’s First Century: 100 Years of Students, Education and Construction

Amanda Rhoades, Torrey Spoerer, Amanda Rhoades, and Torrey Spoerer
May 14, 2014

Big Brother goes too far

Torrey Spoerer
December 14, 2013

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Torrey Spoerer
December 7, 2013

Some customers are just awful

Torrey Spoerer
December 5, 2013
Construction for the new campus went underway on Nov. 13. Torrey Spoerer, City Times.

Continuing Education campus to open in Barrio Logan in 2015

Torrey Spoerer
December 5, 2013

Jerry Brown loves prisons

Torrey Spoerer
November 19, 2013
One of many different altars that were on display in the cafeteria to commemorate Dia de Los Muertos. Altars and offerings are created to honor loved ones who have perished. Michelle Moran, City Times.

City celebrates and honors the dead

Torrey Spoerer
November 13, 2013
Right to left: Billy Mintz, Putter Smith, John Gross, and Roberta Piket. The Billy Mintz Band performed live on radio air at the Saville Theater on Oct. 9. Torrey Spoerer, City Times.

Billy Mintz Band hits the Jazz 88.3 stage

Torrey Spoerer
October 17, 2013
The New Central Library opens Sept. 30. Official image.

Long-awaited opening of New Central Library finally arrives

Torrey Spoerer
September 29, 2013

Diplomacy talk begins

Torrey Spoerer
September 14, 2013
The greenhouse is the latest addition to City's urban farm.

Seeds @ City strives to receive $15,000 grant

Torrey Spoerer
September 14, 2013
Peer counselors discuss some of the new services that will be available to student veterans this semester during a meeting at an open house event on Aug. 29. Torrey Spoerer, City Times.

Outreach to Student Veterans progresses with new services this semester

Torrey Spoerer
September 8, 2013

[VIDEO] Burgess announces new VP of Administrative Services

City Times
August 3, 2012

Woman in charge

City Times and City Times
May 10, 2011

Newspaper wins summer accolades

City Times
August 26, 2008

Mental health services available at City

City Times
August 26, 2008
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