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City College Music Club holds first meeting of the semester

All students are welcome to join

Will Mauriz, Staff Writer • February 9, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, music has been forced away from live shows. The students of the Music Club are adapting and continuing to work on their craft.

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BREAKING: SDCCD announces candidates for chancellor (with updates)

The four finalists were announced in a press release this morning

Gabriel Schneider and Vicky Pineda • February 5, 2021

The San Diego Community College District has chosen its four finalists to replace Constance Carroll as part of a national search for a new chancellor for the district. Carroll has served as chancellor for 17 years and is retiring in June.

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City College greets students in live-streamed event

Classes are still available for spring 2021 semester

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • February 1, 2021

San Diego City College’s Welcome Week, hosted by Student Affair coordinator Lori Oldham, informed students of resources and opportunities to get involved in the upcoming semester, even as remote learning continues due to the pandemic.

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City College welcomes faculty, staff at Convocation

Campus president, administrators share vision for spring

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • January 28, 2021

San Diego City College live-streamed a spring semester kickoff event on YouTube and shared its plans for the upcoming year.

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LEGEND: Newscene alumna makes move to professional ranks

Christina Painton, now a morning producer in Waco, Texas, was Newscene's executive producer last fall

Kathryn Gray, Contributor • January 25, 2021

The same day the fall semester ended at San Diego City College, Newscene's Christina Painton started a new job as morning show producer in Waco, Texas.

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City Times EIC finds a new outlook amid near-constant change

Pineda wrapped up her fourth and final semester with the City Times on Dec. 14

Will Mauriz, Contributor • December 23, 2020

In the past nine months, City Times Editor-in-Chief Vicky Pineda has seen her situation change plenty. But so has her outlook.

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LEGEND: City College photo professor making best with dark (class)room

Dave Eichinger overcoming challenges of teaching photography classes remotely during the pandemic

Brittney Gray, Contributor • December 18, 2020

The darkroom may be closed, but San Diego City College students are still learning the methods of photography with Dave Eichinger, a professor of photography for 16 years.

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City College student-athletes sidelined during pandemic

The closure of campus means college sports are on hold

Joel Nevarez, Contributor • December 15, 2020

Cristian Penaloza got up early as he was ready for his first day of college this past August. The only problem is that it was behind a computer screen.

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LEGEND: College enrollments drop; City College, SDSU students react

COVID-19 is impacting the amount of students applying

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • December 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several areas of life this year including student enrollment, which is down according to data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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3 tips to preparing for wildfire evacuations

Recent Willow Fire a reminder that fires can happen year-round

Noelle Mortensen and Vicky Pineda • December 3, 2020

Overnight a wild fire erupted in Rancho San Diego. As of 8:55 a.m. the Willow Fire is 30 acres and 50% contained, only one home was destroyed and six homes were damaged.

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City College students with disabilities struggle with remote learning

The disAbility Support Programs and Services office offers support, services

Sophia Traylor, Staff Writer • November 30, 2020

San Diego City College offers resources for students with disabilities through its disAbility Support Programs and Services office, but there are still many overlooked difficulties and misconceptions with remote learning.

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CalWorks Arts & Crafts Day brings holiday spirit to City College

CalWorks is hosting a virtual puppet show on Nov. 20

Lucas Barreto, Staff Writer • November 19, 2020

With many City College students isolated from friends and family during the holidays, Zoom has become the best way to bring everyone together to celebrate.

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