California community colleges sue federal government over aid

The office of the state chancellor is pushing back on eligibility requirements

Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer • May 22, 2020

The state chancellor's office filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos over the eligibility requirements of emergency relief funds.

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San Diego Promise reaches out to 2020 grads

The program has served over 4,000 students in four years

Uyen Pham and Elisabeth Vermeulen • May 21, 2020

Promise program coordinator Brenda Torres discussed program eligibility, benefits of participating, steps to applying in a virtual info session.

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‘Klaus’ a heartwarming family film any time of year

Want to capture the magic of Christmas during quarantine? This flick will help

Angel Cazares, Staff Writer • May 20, 2020

Santa Claus is a story that has been retold countless times and yet captures the spirit and message that has grown with moviegoers throughout the years. This is no different from Netflix's 2019 “Klaus” animated film, available year-round.

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12 MORE shows to find yourself in another world from quarantine

Looking for adventure, comedy, animation or documentaries? We've got you covered

Isaac Limon, Multimedia Editor • May 15, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, multimedia editor Isaac Limon is back with another list of binge-worthy shows.

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California Community Colleges sue over CARES Act restrictions

The San Diego Community College District is included in the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education

Sonny Garibay, Editor-at-Large • May 13, 2020

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed an injunction against U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday, on behalf of the California Community Colleges including the San Diego Community College District.

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City College student government candidates share vision in forum

The ASG elections will be held despite the campus closures and the ongoing pandemic

Orrin Iverson, Staff Writer • May 13, 2020

A candidate forum was held last week over Zoom hosted by ASG advisor Lori Oldham.

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City College EOPS preps students for summer session

Students looking for answers about course options, student fees and federal aid

Chris LeFall, Staff Writer • May 11, 2020

With the spring semester at City College coming to a close, Student Services programs like EOPS are meeting online to help students with their enrollments for the summer session.

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PODCAST: State chancellor discusses fall plans during pandemic outbreak

Listen to the latest episode of City Speaks

Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer • May 7, 2020

Hear the perspective of California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley on plans for fall semester.

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Remote learning will continue in fall at City, SDCCD

Fall 2020 classes will be “primarily” online, with plans to have some labs hybrid

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Managing Editor • May 5, 2020

The San Diego Community College District announced that the fall 2020 semester will be taken “primarily” online, according to a letter by Chancellor Constance Carroll.

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PODCAST: Ballet Folklorico performer adjusts to stay-at-home orders

This is the debut episode of City Speaks, a podcast presented by the reporters of City Times

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego City College student Paula Quinonez has been unable to meet and practice with her Ballet Folklorico troupe. She talks about what she misses in the debut episode of the City Speaks podcast.

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7 ways to give back during the pandemic

From mask collections to virtual food drives to blood donations by appointment, there are plenty of ways to help

Uyen Pham, Staff Writer • April 27, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Uyen Pham gives you a way to give back during the pandemic.

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Students to receive donated laptops from City College

Officials hope to have as many as 5,000 laptops available

Luz Jaimes, Staff Writer • April 17, 2020

San Diego City College will be giving out 500 laptops and Wi-Fi hubs to deserving students starting today, according to an email sent by San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz on Tuesday and confirmed on social media today.

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