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“Pelo Malo” showcased at Subir Center

Film centered around cultural issues.

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor • October 11, 2019

The Dreamer Resource Center showcased the movie “Pelo Malo” (Bad Hair) last Thursday, presenting themes of racism, poverty and homophobia. The movie follows a kid named Junior who has curly hair,...

Business of Cannabis class coming to City College

BUS 145 begins Nov. 5.

Jade Benn, Staff Writer • October 10, 2019

In response to the boom in the legal cannabis industry, San Diego City College has created a first-of-its-kind class for a California community college

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City College professor gives back during Walk and Roll SD

Fundraising event also awarded eight scholarships and grants.

Sonny Garibay, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2019

San Diego City College Communications Professor Humberto Gurmilan knows the value of a strong support system.

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Community Recording Studio Night makes sweet music

Students and community members come together to record a cover of "Black Magic Woman"

Angel Cazares, Arts and Culture Editor • October 7, 2019

Students and community members joined together to listen to and record a cover of Carlos Santana’s, “Black Magic Woman,” at San Diego City College during an event held by the Music Program.

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College students a focus of Elizabeth Warren town hall

San Diego City College students share their thoughts on the Democratic candidate.

Lacey Stefano and Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle • October 3, 2019

Senator Elizabeth Warren who has high hopes in the 2020 presidential election spoke tonight at Waterfront Park about her campaign.

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Former punk drummer stops by City College to talk stereotypes

Xicana author and musician talked about her time in an all-female punk band.

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor • September 28, 2019

Former punk band member Michelle Cruz Gonzales came to San Diego City College to talk about her experience of being the only woman of color in a punk band.

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“Just Like Us” to open at City College

The first performance will be on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.

Angel Cazares, Art & Culture Editor • September 26, 2019

The City College Drama Department will open its fall season with a play about four young Latinas, two of whom are undocumented, and how this affected their life. The first performance of “Just Like Us” will be on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.

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City College students wait for student aid

"Unforeseen technical issues" cited as the cause for the delay.

Jade Benn, Staff Writer • September 24, 2019

San Diego City College students are dealing with student aid  delays due to unforeseen  technical difficulties.

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Award winning author makes appearance at City College

Rebecca Makkai discussed her novel "The Great Believers" and spoke to aspiring writers.

Sonny Garibay and Scott Gardinier • September 19, 2019

When Rebecca Makkai set out to write the novel that would become “The Great Believers,” she originally wanted to tell a different story. Makkai envisioned the adventures of an artist-model...

Award winning author to visit City College to discuss her new novel

Rebecca Makkai’s novel “The Great Believers” highlights the AIDS crisis.

Scott Gardinier, Copy Editor • September 17, 2019

Award winning author Rebecca Makkai will visit San Diego City College as part of One Book, One San Diego, where she will be discussing her most recent novel, “The Great Believers”, followed by a book signing.

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First World Cultures event focused on criminal justice

Formerly incarcerated students work toward success against the odds.

Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor • September 13, 2019

The first World Cultures event kicked off with “Treated Like A Number: Not A Human” with Dr. Rob Rubalcaba, a mathematics professor at San Diego City College.

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City College community shares memories on day of remembrance

9/11 blood drive draws students looking to give back.

Diangela Veras, Managing Editor • September 12, 2019

For some students it was an ordinary day of lectures when the San Diego Blood Bank arrived on campus. For City College student Nathan Proctor, it was a day of remembrance for the victims and first responders who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks, which left a big impact on his life.

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