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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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State chancellor discusses emergency response to pandemic outbreak

California community colleges are preparing for the continuation of online classes

Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer • April 28, 2020

Community colleges all over California are preparing for online instruction to continue, possibly through the fall term, according to California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley.

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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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City College student living the van life

Minimalist lifestyle has upsides, challenges during pandemic

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 22, 2020

Nicole Mckissick, her boyfriend Ty Johnson, and their two dogs arrived in San Diego in a 1998 Chevy Express in March 2019. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how McKissick lives.

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6 movies to watch from home

Streaming services aren't the only resource for movies -- check out the library for a catalog of great flicks

Angel Cazares, Staff Writer • April 21, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Angel Cazares recommends movies to break up the long days at home.

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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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City College homeless shelter worker copes with new reality

The San Diego Convention Center is being repurposed as a homeless shelter to prevent the further spread of COVID-19

Chris LeFall, Staff Writer • April 13, 2020

With travel bans in place and all public gatherings canceled, the San Diego Convention Center is being used to house the unsheltered. City College social work student Cyanne Knight is at ground zero during the transitioning of the homeless population.

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A Folklorico dancer copes with the new way of life

Paula Quinonez explains her experience while in quarantine

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 9, 2020

Prior to the quarantine, Paula Quinonez would practice with her Ballet Folklorico troupe twice a week. Now the group meets weekly on a Zoom call to talk and dance.

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Geography professor brings comfort to students despite campus closure

With classes transitioning online on short notice, geography professor Lisa Chaddock makes the best out of the situation

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • April 3, 2020

Lisa Chaddock has been teaching physical geography at San Diego City College for 14 years. Throughout all her years of teaching, she has never experienced an outbreak such as COVID-19.

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LIVE UPDATES: The latest from City College amid COVID-19 concerns

City Times staff writers report on the latest developments affecting campus and the surrounding community.

Jesse Altilio, Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Isai Figueroa, Alex Gomez, Marlena Harvey, Luz Jaimes, Jovani Juarez, Chris LeFall, Isaac Limon, Vicky Pineda, Gabriel Schneider, Lacey Stefano, Sophia Traylor, Elisabeth Vermeulen, Valerie Vizcarra, and Ben Williams • April 3, 2020

City Times staff writers report on the latest developments affecting campus and the surrounding community

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3 workouts you can do at home

Gym equipment isn't needed to stay physically fit during quarantine

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 1, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Gabriel Schneider helps you keep your body and mind in shape from home.

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Italian student at City College sees life change ‘drastically’ here, at home

As a foreign exchange student, Ludovica Fadini is not allowed to travel home to Italy

Chris LeFall, Staff Writer • March 31, 2020

There have been nearly 102,000 positive cases in Italy, and 11,591 deaths due to the coronavirus, as of March 30. And Ludovica Fadini, a foreign exchange student at San Diego City College from Milan, is helpless to do anything.

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