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City student Jeannette Mayo Gallegos presented with a scholarship

Scholarship season at City College begins Dec. 1

Students can apply for over 50 scholarships using the Academic Works portal
Ren Charifa, Multimedia Journalist November 7, 2023
There are over 50 scholarships available. Students looking for support in applying can visit the scholarship office in A-270.
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Anaissa Paul, left, representing Whittier College, and Emmett Ingram, center, representing Columbia University speak to City College students David Agboola, standing left, Tyra Lawley, background, and Gwendolyn Kesler, standing right, at the Fall Transfer Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Photo by Sean Monney/City Times Media

As the costs of public universities rise, private colleges want City College students’ consideration

Small class sizes, financial aid programs among benefits private universities tout to transfer students
Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist November 3, 2023
A community college student’s continuation of their education is an already difficult process. Many students strike out private universities due to the costs, but there are benefits that come with that kind of price tag.
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Isaac Velazquez (17) watches his 86th-minute penalty shot fly past Cuyamaca goalie Pablo Torres (00) in the City College men’s soccer game at home, Oct. 27, 2023. Photo by Sean Monney/City Times Media

City College men’s soccer defeated, 3-2, by Cuyamaca

Knights fall short against Coyotes as they scramble for a last-minute goal to tie
Sean Monney, Managing Editor November 1, 2023
Despite an early lead, the San Diego City College men's soccer team lost, 3-2, at home against Pacific Coast Athletic Conference-leading Cuyamaca on Oct. 27.
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Three veteran students, Pamela Morales, left, Kevin Tufel, center, and Eli Verdin, right, hang out in the Veterans Service Center and discuss Verdin’s costume, who’s dressed as an “old marine”, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Photo by Keila Menjivar Zamora/City TImes Media

City College hosts events in honor of veterans throughout November

Workshops, celebrations offered to veteran students to further support their academic journey.
Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia journalist November 1, 2023
The list is designed to offer resources to veteran students that may benefit from additional support in accessing resources.  
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Diana Hernandez, seated left, speaks to Xavier Vasquez, standing right, about the First Gen Club during the San Diego City College Club Rush, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Photo by Luke Bradbury/City Times Media

City College Club Rush dons a spooky style

Clubs all across campus set up on Halloween to recruit new members
Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist October 31, 2023
San Diego City College’s Associated Student Government kicked off its continuation of the Fall 2023 Club Rush. Representatives from each organization set up tents, tables and host activities to recruit new members.
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Jonathan Tyler, a student in the esthetician program, walks into the financial aid office to work on FAFSA, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Photo by Keila Menjivar Zamora/City Times Media

Changes are coming to the FAFSA application. Here’s what you need to know.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will have less questions, will communicate directly with the IRS
Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia Journalist October 30, 2023
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA for short, will have less questions and will communicate directly with the IRS, according to City College officials
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Members of the board of trustees and city officials join acting Community College District Chancellor Greg Smith, fifth from left, in striking the dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of San Diego City College’s future housing complex, Oct. 20, 2023. Photo by Luke Bradbury/City Times Media

City College student housing details shared during groundbreaking ceremony

While final plans have not been finalized, the affordable campus residence is moving forward.
Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist October 26, 2023
Officials from the city, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, joined Joel Peterson from the San Diego Community College District and City College President Ricky Shabazz in sharing details and expectations for the project.
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City College athletes Isabelle Dalton, foreground left, and Diandra Jara, background right, run toward the finish line during the women’s cross country Pacific Coast Athletic Conference finals at Morley Field, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Dalton was the first City runner to finish the women's 5K course, with Jara finishing close behind her. Photo by Marco Guajardo/City Times Media

City College women’s, men’s cross country teams qualify for SoCal regionals

Top performers, newcomers overcome challenges to help teams move on from conference finals
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2023
The women’s and men’s San Diego City College cross country teams advanced to the Southern California regionals after participating at the PCAC finals at Morley Field on Oct. 20.
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Fast connections to the internet are a promised feature of the new SDCCD-Campus-Connect Wi-Fi network coming November 2023. Vince Outlaw/City Times Media

Spotty coverage to end as Wi-Fi update at City College rolls out

District-wide initiative promises enhanced speed and security, guest network scheduled for November completion
Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist October 23, 2023
A new Wi-Fi system, SDCCD-Campus-Connect, has become available on the City College campus in and around the AH and BT buildings. 
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City College midfielder Isaac Velazquez (17), center, fights for the ball against MiraCosta players Isaac Ramos (19), left, and Leo Ayala (2), right, at their home game, Oct. 17, 2023. Photo by Sean Monney/City Times Media

City College men’s soccer defense outplayed by league-leading MiraCosta

Spartans beat Knights, 4-1, in PCAC play at home Oct. 17
Sean Monney, Managing Editor October 19, 2023
The City College men’s soccer team lost, 4-1, against MiraCosta in a home game on Oct. 17.
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San Francisco State University recruiter Dereice Dawson, right, speaks to City College student David Agboola, left, at the City College Transfer Fair, Oct. 17, 2023. Photo by Sean Monney/City Times Media

College recruiters offer best tips, advice for City College students at Fall Transfer Fair

Over 40 representatives from UCs, Cal States and private/independent colleges and universities attended the event
City Times Staff October 17, 2023
The Transfer Center invited students to meet with over 40 university representatives at the Fall Transfer Fair. City Times Media reporters gathered essential insights from 15 of those school representatives.
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City College goalie Alan Juarez makes a save after a Mesa College corner kick, Oct. 13, 2023. Photo by Sean Monney/City Times Media

Late saves by City College GK Alan Juarez lead Knights to 2-1 win over Mesa

Freshman backup came off the bench, kept the Olympians from scoring in final five minutes of their men’s soccer game
Sean Monney, Managing Editor October 16, 2023
The Knights men’s soccer team defeated the Olympians, 2-1, despite losing their starting goalkeeper to a red card in the final five minutes of play at Mesa’s Merrill Douglas Stadium on Oct. 13.
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