City Times

City student Ana Isabel Serrano leaves a tale of affirmation

President of Active Minds and labor union intern graduates with transfer to UCSD

Philip Salata, News Editor • June 1, 2022

Serrano honed her curiosity while growing up in Tijuana and attending what she described as a “very Catholic high school.” “I tend to jump into taboo topics,” she said. “What don’t you want me to discover?”

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A new chancellor for SDCCD faces unprecedented issues

New problems arise during the return to campus for a new leader

Marlena Harvey, Editor-In-Chief • October 20, 2021

For the San Diego Community College District, a new school year after a global pandemic meant more than just reopening campuses. After being chancellor of the SDCCD for 17 years, Constance Carroll retired and Carlos Turner Cortez was chosen to replace her.

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SDCCD addresses public backlash over AFT statement

District chancellor responds to controversy during latest board of trustees meeting

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • September 30, 2021

San Diego Community College District Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez responds to conflict over AFT resolution at Board of Trustees meeting.

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Reactions continue after AFT resolution in support of Palestinians

Critics say the resolution is antisemitic, while supporters argue criticism of Israeli policies is warranted

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 28, 2021

Reactions continue after the union that represents the teachers of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca and San Diego Community College districts approved a resolution in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank earlier this month.

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Evolution of an adjunct – the lengthy process for adjuncts to achieve full-time status

Phoenix Webb • December 19, 2014

Note from the editor: This is the third in a series of three stories about the gap in wages and facilities access between adjunct and full-time instructors. For the previous stories in the series see the...