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Manuel Paul Lopez reads an excerpt from his book The Yearning Feed (2013) in front of a student-heavy audience, December 7, 2023. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media

Professor, writer Manuel Paul López encourages City College students to pursue creative writing

The community college graduate is an inspiration to students
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • December 18, 2023
“Nerve Curriculum” tells stories in a number of different poems and scenes, the product of Professor López “flirting” with theater, drama, and plays.
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City College students wait to register for the scavenger hunt at Winter Wonderland, a winter celebration on campus, Dec. 7, 2023. Students who identify as Latinx make up the largest ethnic demographic at City College. A report presented at a Dec. 5 College Council meeting, indicated that Hispanic/Latino was the largest reported ethnicity in new hires over a six year period. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media

Report: Most City College new hires identify as Hispanic/Latino

The largest reported ethnic demographic of students also happens to be Latinx
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • December 8, 2023
When it comes to hiring faculty and staff at San Diego City College, the majority of new employees identify as Hispanic/Latino.
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Governor Pat Brown signs the Donahue Act of Higher Education implementing much of the The California Master Plan for Education in 1960. Photo courtesy KALW Public Media 91.7 FM Bay Area

TIMELINE: The journey of bringing a bachelor’s degree to City College

City College is set to offer its first bachelor’s degree in fall 2024. Here's a timeline of how it came to be.
Eve McNally and Ren Charifa • December 5, 2023
Students began applying for the inaugural bachelor’s degree in cyber defense and analysis at City College in Oct. 2023, with classes to begin fall 2024. Here is a timeline of how it all came to be.
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In a frame from the documentary Recovery Cafe, cafe visitors interact over food and beverages. Photo courtesy of TouchPoint Productions

Recovery Cafe documentary screened for City College students

The 28-minute film highlights the need for community and relationships to overcome isolation in addiction recovery
Eve McNally and Bailey Kohnen • November 17, 2023
The film centers on Recovery Cafe, a community space meant to alleviate isolation for those recovering from addiction. The filmaker of the six-year project spoke of the importance of building connections with members of the cafe and listening to others to build trust. 
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Program Director of Cyber Defense and Analysis David Kennemer, left, and Instructional Lab Technician Terrell McClain, right, set up virtual machines outside of a classroom, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media

Much-anticipated bachelor’s degree at City College is here. Applications open now.

City College opens applications for first bachelor’s degree in cyber defense and analysis the same month that Miramar College and Mesa College secure approval to offer new bachelor’s programs
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • October 26, 2023
Beginning in fall 2024, City College will offer a bachelor’s degree in cyber defense and analysis. The program is one of 33 offered at the 116 community colleges in California.
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Jes Amador, a theater major, reads through her lines in a hallway outside of rehearsal. She prepares for her role as a nun in the upcoming play at City College, Salvation Road, Sept. 27, 2023. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media

Former child actor returns to City College, performing in ‘Salvation Road’

After a years-long hiatus from acting, Jes Amador will take the stage as a nun in a play that looks at family, faith
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • October 5, 2023
Jes Amador is back at City College, after over a decade, and will be performing in “Salvation Road,” which opens Oct. 6. The performance will take place at the Black Box Theatre, which Amador describes as a hidden gem. 
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Thomas Waters, left, an environmental engineering major at City College, talks with, from left, Silvia Mohr, Barbara Shurgot and Jessie Allendorf representing the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, September 18, 2023. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media

Suicide Prevention Fair returns to City College, connecting students, staff to resources

Over a dozen community, campus organizations represented at Sept. 18 event
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • September 21, 2023
Representatives from campus health care and various community organizations offered life-affirming services.
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The City College Suicide Prevention Fair, like this one in 2019, allows students to learn more about life-affirming health services on Sept. 18. File photo by Sonny Garibay/City Times Media

City College Student Health Center to host suicide prevention fair

The Sept. 18 event is open to all students and staff. Food, therapy animals and educational materials on suicide prevention will be available
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • September 15, 2023
The Student Health Center is hosting a Suicide Prevention Fair Monday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the A Building Patio. The fair will provide catering, therapy animals and information on life-affirming health services.
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City College students wait in line at the financial aid office, August 31, 2023. Students can visit the office to get information about the Federal Work Study program. Photo by Eve McNally/City Times Media

City College recruiting students for Federal Work Study program

Part-time employment for students with financial need available on campus
Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • September 6, 2023
City College is now recruiting students for Federal Work Study, which offers students part-time work opportunities in several different departments on campus.
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