City Times

VIDEO: SDCCD Board of Trustees appoints new chancellor, updates pandemic plan

Meeting was held virtually to cover business of the district

Laura Montano and Christopher Tapanes • March 26, 2021

The San Diego Community College District held its board meeting virtually via YouTube on March 25 at 4 p.m. The meeting highlighted the district’s updated COVID-19 action plan and the selection of the new SDCCD chancellor, Carlos Turner Cortez.

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Art, community and social change a part of Social Justice Conference

Four experts come together to show how the three are inextricably linked

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • March 26, 2021

Producing art provides the opportunity to create social change and community throughout the creative process, according to a panel of talented artists that have experiences to prove it.

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Conference keynote emphasizes community to overcome oppression

Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur spoke as part of the City College's social justice conference

Braydon Griffith, Multimedia Journalist • March 26, 2021

As the 6th Annual Social Justice Conference continues, Thursday’s conferences started with keynote speaker, Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur. Shakur is an author, educator and a survivor of the incarceration system, who educates and promotes community to fight the oppressive behaviors in present-day America.

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Annie Rios: How to reclaim power and use the law to our advantage

The executive director of Uprise Theater urges underserved communities to use their legal rights

Katia Pechenkina, News Editor • March 25, 2021

Annie Rios, an experienced litigator, activist, and human rights attorney talked about what legal systems could look like if communities reclaimed power and used the law to their advantage.

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Dignity to Dream: 6th Annual Social Justice Conference kicks off with poetry

Willie Perdomo, author and poet, was the first keynote speaker

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • March 25, 2021

“My history professor has a bad habit of looking at me when discussing slavery,” Willie Perdomo read aloud from one of his poems. “Professor, why do you keep looking at me, when discussing slavery?”

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SDCCD and San Diego Unified School District outlined future goals in a joint meeting

Last appearance for Chancellor Constance Carroll and Superintendent Cindy Marten in a joint district meeting

Katia Pechenkina, News Editor • March 25, 2021

The San Diego Community College District and San Diego Unified School District governing boards’ held their annual joint meeting on March 16.

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RADIO: San Diego program helps renters pay overdue bills

San Diego announces COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • March 24, 2021

The COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program was introduced to help those living in the San Diego community pay bills they may have struggled to cover during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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VIDEO: SDSU clears the way for new campus and stadium

A new SDSU stadium will be built in its place

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist • March 23, 2021

One of the last phases of demolition of SDCCU Stadium was completed Monday, bidding final farewell to 44-year-old landmark and making way for the new San Diego State Mission Valley and Aztec Stadium.

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City College Student Affairs offers study breaks

EOPS deadline coming and telemedicine appointments available

Candise Berry and Braydon Griffith • March 18, 2021

The San Diego City College Office of Student Affairs will continue hosting a series of virtual study break activities through May on Zoom.

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San Diego City College student-athletes to return to campus

The decision comes after San Diego moves into a less-restrictive red tier

Vicky Pineda, CTM Operations Manager • March 17, 2021

The San Diego Community College District approved for student-athletes to return to its campuses for conditioning training next month.

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RADIO: City College to host social justice conference

Two-day event will highlight work of local homeless outreach organization

Joel Garcia, Multimedia Journalist • March 17, 2021

San Diego City College will host the 6th Annual Social Justice and Education Conference on March 24-25.

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VIDEO: Calorie-filled asparagus soup from Hunger Action Day at City College

Are you up for the #citycookingchallenge? Share you best dish on social media

Vicky Pineda, CTM Operations Manager • March 16, 2021

Cold rainy weather didn't stop Hunger Action Day at San Diego City College on March 15. Find inspiration to make your own soup recipe for the #CityCookingChallenge.

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