City Times

SDCCD chancellor, leadership outline priorities at City College forum

Four-year degree program, enrollment, housing and policing among topics discussed

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • November 18, 2022

Inside the warmth of the MS-140 room, faculty and staff gathered to hear Chancellor Carlos Cortez and district leadership present key priorities for SDCCD, bypassing the chilled lemonade and chewy chocolate chip cookies to settle in their seats on an unseasonably cold San Diego afternoon.

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Nigerian-born soccer player finds piece of home on City College pitch

Freshman David Agboola shared his perspective on the soccer season and how the team has talent but hasn’t lived up to its expectations

Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • November 11, 2022

David Abgoola grew up playing the sport with friends and family in Oyo, an inland state in southwestern Nigeria.

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Biden helps get out the vote at MiraCosta College

President shows support for Congressperson Mike Levin in advance of next week’s midterm elections

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2022

President Joe Biden will visit MiraCosta College on Nov. 3 to join Congressperson Mike Levin in rallying voters for the midterm elections, according to an email sent to MiraCosta students and staff on Nov. 2 and an Eventbrite listing.

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Knights men’s basketball team prepares for upcoming season

City College will play five straight games against CCCAA opponents starting Nov. 3

Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • November 2, 2022

The City College men’s basketball team is preparing for a busy November schedule, tipping off its 2022-23 season on Nov. 3.

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Student musicians: Deadline coming to apply to play in City College spring concert

SOUNDsation concert applications due Friday, Oct. 28

Sophia Traylor, Multimedia Journalist • October 27, 2022

San Diego City College musicians have the opportunity to show off their musical talents this spring. The SOUNDsation concert will take place at Curran Plaza on Wednesday, Dec.14 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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City College ASG legacy project puts priority on period products

Free pads and tampons are now available in all gender-neutral first-floor restrooms on campus

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 26, 2022

When the organization Aunt Flow approached San Diego City College Associated Students Government, then-president Victoria Owusu saw an opportunity to address a basic need that is often overlooked: menstruation products.

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VIDEO: Make your voice count — Cast your ballot before Nov. 8

Options include mail, drop-off and in-person voting

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • October 24, 2022

It’s time to get ready for the 2022 midterm elections coming up Tuesday, Nov. 8. To help prepare, here are some ways you can turn in your ballot in San Diego.

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Philanthropist and photojournalist Saul Flores discusses the dangerous journey immigrants take to reach the U.S.

Illustrates hardships through photos and anecdotes in his presentation “Walk of the Immigrants”

Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • October 21, 2022

San Diego City College students and faculty gathered in the Educational Center on Oct. 20 to hear guest speaker Saul Flores discuss his life and the dangerous journey of immigrants traveling to the United States.

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Theater returns to City College with ‘The Wolves’

The play runs from Oct. 14-22 at the Saville Theater

Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • October 14, 2022

City College students are looking to break a leg as theatre returns to with “the Wolves” opening at the Saville Theater on Friday, Oct. 14. According to the San Diego City College website, “The Wolves” is about a high school women’s soccer team trying to find their place in the world.

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Activist and muralist Alicia María Sui amplifies voices and empowers communities through art

Her mural in the City College cafeteria is a celebration of 50 years of Chicana/o studies

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 13, 2022

Bathed in the calming purple and blue hues reflecting off a mural behind her, muralist and activist Alicia María Sui explained the meaning and history behind some of the most memorable projects she has worked on during her 20-year career.

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City College provides workshops, resources for students preparing to transfer

Applications for CSUs and UCs open through Nov. 30

Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • October 13, 2022

October not only means colder temperatures on campus at San Diego City College but also the start of the transfer application period for students. All California State University and University of California campuses are accepting transfer applications from Oct 1. through Nov 30.

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City College student leader making change through positivity and perseverance

Inter-club Council President Kaitlyn Moore is on a mission to make clubs inclusive and accessible to all

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 12, 2022

Inter-club Council President Kaitlyn Moore is on a mission to make all students feel like they have a place at San Diego City College. It’s an embodiment of City's slogan ‘You Belong Here,’ according to Student Affairs Coordinator and Associated Students Government Advisor Lori Oldham.

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