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Intercession opens, but with fewer options

With more classes online and few seats remaining, intercession officially opens today.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • January 2, 2019

The Fall 2018 semester is officially over and students, especially those who have applied to transfer to a four-year university next fall, might be interested in four-week intersession classes.

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City College employees raise funds for “Meals On Wheels” for pets

Classified Senate to host AniMeals holiday pet food drive.

Jesse Altillo, Staff Writer • December 19, 2018

Animal lovers will have a chance to help San Diego City College employees bring meals not only to needy seniors and the homeless, but to their pets as well.

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RTVF professor announces retirement from City College

Professor Laura Castañeda will put an end to her nearly two-decade City College career.

Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor • November 27, 2018

Professor Laura Castañeda is the editorial advisor for San Diego City College’s Newscene, a 30-minute weekly newscast produced by students. After this semester, she is leaving City College and the department that she has dedicated her life and career to for nearly two decades.

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Young Knights seek another state final run

A look at the goals and challenges ahead for the men's basketball team

Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor • November 2, 2018

Finishing as state runners-up with a 33-3 record would be considered a successful season by most standards. But for San Diego City College men’s basketball team, there is still a lingering feeling of maybe having been able to do more.

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Time to cram! CT staff shares best pre-election resources

Become an educated voter with these resources, recommended by the City Times staff

Jennifer Souza, Brian Mohler, and Jonny Rico • November 1, 2018

The midterm elections are right around the corner and you may be waiting to the last minute to get informed. Use these hacks to become an educated voter, selected and researched by the staff of the City Times.

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Women’s XC get 2nd place in Coach Downey Classic

Freshman Dafne Perez finished 2nd overall.

Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor • October 4, 2018

The San Diego City College Knights cross country teams hosted the Coach Downey Classic on Sept. 28 at Morley Field, where the women’s team finished second overall.

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City College programs impress SDCCD board members

SDCCD board members liked what they saw from MathJams and MESA programs at City College.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2018

The SDCCD Board of Trustees were impressed with the City College MathJam and MESA program during their Sept. 27 board meeting on City College campus.

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Construction on A, D and T buildings nearing end

This project is among the last of the Proposition N projects that started in 2009.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 25, 2018

The A, D and T building at San Diego City College are scheduled to finish at the end of September after two years marked with delays, revisions and restorations. This project is among the last of the Proposition N projects that started in 2009, according to the most recent version of the district’s Proposition S and N Project Summary Table.

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State of California gambles with new funding formula

San Diego Community College District unsure where it stands under new state formula.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2018

The latest uproar to a financial decision has come from the community college system after the new funding formula was implemented without much research into its potential effects.

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City College construction is granted additional funds

SDCCD Board of Trustees approves more money for City College buildings.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 13, 2018

An extra $5 million for change orders and claims related to the A, D and T Buildings construction project was approved by the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees at a meeting at the district office on Sept. 13.

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San Diego Promise expands its reach

Enrollment more than tripled for 2018-19 school year.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2018

San Diego Community College District has established itself as the leader among community college districts in the area when it comes to offering student assistance. Other community colleges in the region offer one year of tuition-free education, but only SDCCD’s San Diego Promise offers its students two years.

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City College helping homeless, hungry students (story & video)

City College is bolstering its resources to help growing number of students in need.

Nadia Mishkin, News Editor • September 11, 2018

Hunger and homelessness are a reality for a growing number of City College students. City College is bolstering its resources to help students in need.

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