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Nianda Speaks has been writing poetry since he was 13 but now channels his education into intuitive spoken word. (Courtesy photo)

A man of his spoken word

Essence Mcconnell May 19, 2014

Mulemvo Nianda’s words are backed by love, his thoughts backed by emotion and his ideas backed by his confidence in this generation to come together into a new conscious awakening and start living in...

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Angela Sun, director of Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Photo credit: Joe Kendall

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch exposed

Essence Mcconnell May 3, 2014

Word’s traveling fast about the documentary “Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” The release is raising awareness about the harsh truth of plastic and has received recognition...

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New website tracks Prop. 30 spending

Essence Mcconnell May 2, 2014

Ever wonder where your tax dollars go? California Controller John Chiang approved a new website earlier this month that allows the public to keep track of the money generated by Proposition 30. This new...

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AIDS awareness at City — A City College student shares her personal story about being born and living with the illness.

Essence Mcconnell April 16, 2014

When Kalee Garland heard her teacher explain to students that they would never meet anyone with AIDS, she knew it was time to speak out. National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day brought Garland, a...

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On March 11, Joe Garrison and Night People performed in the Saville Theatre. Photo credit: Joe Kendall

‘Jazz Live’ rings true

Essence Mcconnell March 27, 2014
City College radio station hosts a 15-piece band
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First place winner Luis Iturbide performing his original beat boxing piece. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Beat boxer wins $400

Essence Mcconnell March 26, 2014

Luis Iturbide won over the judges at this year’s talent show,”Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” with his original beatbox set where he performed vocal percussion of musical beats, rhythm,...

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Where to file taxes for free

Essence Mcconnell March 13, 2014

Taxes are around the corner and as students, most of us qualify for a tax break. MyFreeTaxes is dedicated to helping individuals and low-income families save money when filing. MyFreeTaxes provides free...

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Photo credit: Michele Suthers

Divide us and we’ll conquer.

Essence Mcconnell March 12, 2014

Better start rethinking that California-shaped tattoo you wanted to get over Spring Break. A petition has been launched to split California into six, separate states in hopes to be available for voters...

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Photo credit: Michele Suthers

California has the best of all worlds and splitting it is a mistake

Diego Lynch March 12, 2014

A “state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country,” said US supreme court Justice Louis Brandeis,...

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Films shine at 21st annual San Diego Latino Film Festival

Essence Mcconnell March 12, 2014

Ethan van Thillo, founder of the Latino Film Festival, visited City College Tuesday afternoon to introduce students to the schedule of films for the 21st annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.Thillo opened...

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hART Lounge is located on 734 Park Blvd. They offer different choices for students and it is relatively close to City College campus.Photo credit: Essence Mcconnell

Lounge has heart for student engagement

Essence Mcconnell February 27, 2014

The owners of a hookah lounge near City College want to offer more than a place to smoke, have coffee and eat. They want to encourage civic engagement among the mostly young clientele and showcase local...

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ASG launches website

Jennifer Ovalle and Essence Mcconnell February 25, 2014

The Associated Students Government (ASG) recently launched their official website to stay connected with students and showcase the moving forces behind the committees and clubs. “For the first time...

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