City Times

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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City College Health Center to hold blood drive on 9/11 anniversary

The event will commemorate San Diego's response to the attacks.

Diangela Veras, Managing Editor • September 10, 2019

In memory of 9/11, the City College Health Center will be holding a blood drive event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

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A different kind of food truck arrives at City College

Healthier option met with positive response from students.

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor • September 10, 2019

Students are now able to get fresh food from a new food truck on campus. The Write Juice Truck provides healthy and organic options in the form of juices, smoothies and bowls. Located in front of the AH building and next to Moody’s, the truck will be on campus for the remainder of the fall semester.

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Camera, infrared-equipped snack machines arrive at City College

The San Diego Community College District is confident in the steps it is taking to protect the privacy of students using the machines.

Scott Gardinier, Copy Editor • September 4, 2019

Smart Market vending machines, equipped with cameras, infrared sensors and fingerprint scanners, were placed in the bottom of the S building over the summer, providing students and faculty with easy access to food items like bottled drinks, packaged salads and ready-made sandwiches.

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Special elections scheduled for City College ASG

Advisers of the student government hope to generate more interest this semester.

Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor • August 29, 2019

As the fall semester at San Diego City College begins, the Associated Student Government is handing out packets for candidates to run for student office.

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UPDATE: City College cafeteria facing more delays

Budget issues are limiting food options currently available to students.

Angel Cazares, Arts and Culture Editor • August 23, 2019

UPDATE: In an email to City Times the district has confirmed that a contract has now been signed for the installation of kitchen equipment in the cafeteria. However, due to delays in the delivery of a portion of the equipment, the opening of the cafeteria will be pushed back further.

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