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City College M.E.Ch.A. mural restored 50 years after its creation

After being held up for some time, the restoration process concluded in February 2025

Jordan Bell, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

After being held up for some time, the restoration process concluded in February 2025

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City College Chicana/o Studies mural nears completion

An entire wall of the cafeteria will soon pay homage to the birth of the department and over 50 years of student activism

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • March 15, 2022

The rich, bold colors on the cafeteria wall embody the spirit that birthed the Chicana/o Studies Department at San Diego City College in 1970, portraying over 50 years of campus activism.

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Court overturns conviction in Diana Gonzalez murder

By Celia Jimenez • September 1, 2016

A court ruling has reopened a sad chapter at San Diego City College’s history. The Fourth Appellate District Court overturned the murder conviction of Armando Perez, who pleaded guilty to stabbing...

A memory honored by candlelight

Destiny Ortiz • October 29, 2015

Five years after the death of City College student Diana Gonzalez, students, staff and faculty gather to pay tribute to her memory and raise awareness

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Random acts of club rush

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor • February 24, 2015

Students and clubs gathered in the new quad of the Arts and Humanities and Business Technology buildings for Club Rush. Organized by ASG and the Inter Club Council (ICC), the event took place Feb. 11-12...

Perez receives life sentence

Angelica Wallingford, Editor in Chief • February 4, 2015

Armando Gabriel Perez received life in prison without the possibility of parole plus one year for the 2010 murder of former San Diego City College student and his estranged wife Diana Gonzalez on Jan....

Guilty plea in Gonzalez murder case

Angelica Wallingford, Editor in Chief • November 25, 2014

Armando Gabriel Perez entered a guilty plea for the 2010 murder of former San Diego City College student Diana Gonzalez on the first day of the trial on Nov. 24. According to U-T San Diego, the trial...

Public art rules developed

Joe Kendall • May 20, 2014

Nearly seven months after the hanging of the Diana Gonzalez mural was stalled, City’s Public Art Committee awaits approval of permanent guidelines for displaying art on campus. Dean of Student Affairs...

Mural ‘speaks life and love’ for Gonzalez’ family

Christopher Handloser • November 13, 2013

Celebrants of Dia de los Muertos invite the souls of departed loved ones to return for a visit. For the loved ones of Diana Gonzalez, this year’s holiday delivered a bittersweet victory. For the...

Officials and students strive to find the Gonzalez mural a home

Christopher Handloser • October 30, 2013

City College’s administration, members of student clubs and their faculty advisers and student government leaders are working together to determine the fate of a mural depicting Diana Gonzalez, a...

Unveiling of tribute halted by officials

Jennifer Ovalle • October 17, 2013

City College's administration delayed the displaying of a mural to honor Diana Gonzalez, prompting its organizers to hold an emergency meeting Oct.10, the day of its planned unveiling. The issue centered...