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SDCCD announced financial contingency plan to kick in next year

Plans to take short-term loans against future state funding

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • October 14, 2020

With little hope of another round of federal pandemic relief coming, the San Diego Community College District needs to seek out new ways to cover daily expenses.

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City College wants you to rock the vote

Rock the Vote, City College want to educate students

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • October 13, 2020

With the election coming up, this week's Rock the Vote Forum helps voters by educating them on what’s on the ballot.

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San Diego Latino communities face systemic barriers to COVID-19 testing

Barriers prevent Latinos from undergoing COVID-19 testing

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • October 12, 2020

Serious and systemic barriers are preventing Latino communities from undergoing COVID-19 testing and engaging in contact tracing programs in San Diego County, according to a report released by The Chicano Federation on Sept. 28.

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BLOG: Free, affordable resources for City College students in need

Here is a list of resources for students at City College

Lucas Barreto and Tyler Perches • October 8, 2020

San Diego Community College held a Hunger Action Day in partnership with San Diego Food Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 6. If you require assistance but missed the day, resources are available to you.

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NASA offers program for community college students in the winter

Program is designed for STEM majors

Alex Gomez, Staff Writer • October 1, 2020

The NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for a five-week online course geared toward STEM majors.

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6 tips and resources for parenting students during the COVID-19 pandemic

With classes still fully remote, many college students also home schooling children

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • September 30, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Ekaterina Pechenkina shares tips for student-parents' lives much harder right now.

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City College is offering scholarships opportunities for Latinx students

A Latinx/Hispanic  scholarship event is set for Tuesday, Sept. 29

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • September 28, 2020

With college enrollment rising with Latinx students, opportunities to earn scholarships are also increasing.

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Deadline nears for pandemic aid for City College students

Students can receive an additional $300-400 dollars if they apply by tonight

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • September 28, 2020

San Diego City College is now offering financial aid through the coronavirus relief bill. The deadline to apply is tonight.

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City College hosts first virtual Student Resources Fair

Programs, departments at City College want students to succeed

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2020

As the fall semester enters its sixth week, many new students at San Diego City College are not aware of all the resources offered.

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City College to host training to support mental health

Training will be held online and a student ID will be required

Sophia Traylor, Features Editor • September 23, 2020

San Diego City College’s Mental Health Program is teaming up with Active Minds Chapter to host an online training event to support mental health.

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City College EOPS advises students on transferring

The online forum included representatives from UC San Diego

Chris LeFall, Staff Writer • May 28, 2020

City College students concerned about the impact of the pandemic on transferring brought questions to an EOPS forum on Zoom on May 13.

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UPDATE: City College professors share the challenges of remote learning

Online classes have perks and disadvantages, but the quick transition to remote learning has been a struggle for some faculty

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Managing Editor • May 27, 2020

The SDCCD provided a week of training to professors to prepare for remote learning. Students and faculty, including those who had already been teaching online, had to adapt to the quick transition.

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