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Fast connections to the internet are a promised feature of the new SDCCD-Campus-Connect Wi-Fi network coming November 2023. Vince Outlaw/City Times Media

Spotty coverage to end as Wi-Fi update at City College rolls out

District-wide initiative promises enhanced speed and security, guest network scheduled for November completion
Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist October 23, 2023
A new Wi-Fi system, SDCCD-Campus-Connect, has become available on the City College campus in and around the AH and BT buildings. 
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Music Club President Bernard Clark, left, Music student Rusty Dickson, center, listening to Audio Engineering Society member Brian Gibbs, right, talk about student chapters of the Audio Engineering Society.

City College music students attend the NAMM show (with gallery)

Music Club travels to Anaheim for one of the world’s largest music trade shows
Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor April 20, 2023
An estimated 40,000 people descended upon the Anaheim Convention Center for the NAMM show from April 13-15. The National Association of Music Merchants’ annual event is one of the largest music trade shows in the world.
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Jesus Sandoval, right, directing actors during rehearsals of "The First Date"

City College festival brings dream to life for student playwright

8th annual event showcasing student productions returns to City College March 17-25
Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor March 17, 2023
For Jesus Sandoval, a film major at San Diego City College, the opportunity to have his original play “We Were Men” produced was a dream come true.
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New Chancellor Dr. Carlos O. Turner Cortez

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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Passenger on 215 bus

8 ways to get to City College for free this month

The region is celebrating the release of PRONTO with free rides on regional public transit
Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist September 9, 2021
City officials are offering free rides on public transit through the month of September in celebration of the launch of the region’s new fare processing system, PRONTO.
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Geology professor Anna Evashko and students discuss a classroom project which was due in 15 minutes, before presenting it to the rest of the classroom. Photo by Christopher Tapanes/CityTimes Media

City College science students, faculty face realities of returning to campus

Lab classes are among those returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester
Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist September 8, 2021
While the majority of students and faculty at City College’s science building agreed that in-person lab classes are essential to the learning process, others are having reservations about being back on campus.
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RTVF 124 students work with cameras

BREAKING: Following outcry, SDCCD alters return-to-campus timeline (with update)

Decision announced in a September 2 email from Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez
Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist September 2, 2021
Days after dozens of student services staff voiced their fear and frustration at the San Diego Community College District’s return-to-campus timeline, an email from Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez to district employees said it will be altering that timeline.
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Magazines

City College library now offering free online magazines

Get your read on
Ryan Hoeffs, Staff Writer September 28, 2020
The San Diego City College Library has partnered with Flipster, an online magazine resource, to offer free issues of major publications to students.
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An art exhibit featuring a turtle with a straw in its nose.

Mini golf exhibit draws awareness to endangered species

Art exhibit will reopen after the Thanksgiving break.
Lacey Stefano and Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle November 21, 2019
San Diego City College sculpture students built a 5-hole mini golf course in order to bring awareness to endangered species. 
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A woman presents Humberto Gurmilan with a big check.

City College professor is giving the dream

Humberto Gurmilan is a former sportscaster who left his job to focus on charity.
Sonny Garibay, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2019
Every grownup was once a kid who wanted to be something when they grew up. Finding a person who lived out their first dream is rare for various reasons.
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The San Diego City College arts and Humanities building .

Choosing a PATH

City College arts and humanities professors encourage students to consider careers in their fields.
Elisabeth Vermeulen, Contributor November 18, 2019
The Transfer Center and PATH, or Preparing Accomplished Transfers to the Humanities, have partnered together on a mission to make students interested in studying the arts and humanities. 
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Lisa Chaddock teaches a group of students while on a hike.

City College professor passes on her love of the environment

Lisa Chaddock is the advisor of the Audubon Society on campus.
Lacey Stefano, Staff Writer November 8, 2019
Professor Lisa Chaddock teaches geography at San Diego City College, but when she is not in the classroom, she spends her time as an advisor for the Audubon Society on campus.
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