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NASA offers program for community college students in the winter

Program is designed for STEM majors

Alex Gomez, Staff Writer • October 1, 2020

The NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for a five-week online course geared toward STEM majors.

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6 tips and resources for parenting students during the COVID-19 pandemic

With classes still fully remote, many college students also home schooling children

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • September 30, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Ekaterina Pechenkina shares tips for student-parents' lives much harder right now.

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City College is offering scholarships opportunities for Latinx students

A Latinx/Hispanic  scholarship event is set for Tuesday, Sept. 29

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • September 28, 2020

With college enrollment rising with Latinx students, opportunities to earn scholarships are also increasing.

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Deadline nears for pandemic aid for City College students

Students can receive an additional $300-400 dollars if they apply by tonight

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • September 28, 2020

San Diego City College is now offering financial aid through the coronavirus relief bill. The deadline to apply is tonight.

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VIDEO: Ginsburg remembered at U.S. Capitol

Ginsburg died on September 18 from pancreatic cancer in Washington, D.C.

Chris LeFall, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • September 25, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Friday.

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City College president releases open letter to Black women, community

The message followed grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor murder

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • September 25, 2020

As protests continued in Louisville and across the country, including in San Diego, after the police involved in Breonna Taylor’s murder were not convicted, San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz shared an open letter to the community.

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City College hosts first virtual Student Resources Fair

Programs, departments at City College want students to succeed

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2020

As the fall semester enters its sixth week, many new students at San Diego City College are not aware of all the resources offered.

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Search for the next San Diego City College District chancellor underway

Applications and nominations are being accepted

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • September 24, 2020

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has posted the Chancellor Profile and is now accepting applications and nominations for the position to replace Constance Carroll.

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Afro Unicorn founder to kick off Mesa College’s Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

Mother and founder of e-commerce apparel business to emphasize multiple income streams

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • September 23, 2020

April Showers, the founder of e-commerce apparel brand Afro Unicorn, will be the first in a series of entrepreneurial speakers hosted by Mesa College’s Business and Work-Based Learning departments.

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City College vets to be honored

Student Services is collecting information now through Set. 30

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • September 22, 2020

San Diego City College will be honoring veterans from the faculty, staff and student body. in November.

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City College students are reminded to register to vote

Today is National Voter Registration Day

Rachel de la Torre, Staff Writer • September 22, 2020

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday that encourages citizens of the United States to register to vote on the fourth Tuesday of September.

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City College offering scholarships for fall students

Student Affairs has set up a virtual scholarship office to help

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • September 22, 2020

Students at San Diego City College can apply now for scholarships to help cover the cost of their education.

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