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San Diego City College English professor Mona Alsoraimi, left, addresses the crowd holding a bullhorn at the National Walkout for Palestine, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Bailey Kohnen/City Times Media

City College Academic Senate approves letter urging SDCCD to affirm free speech protection, offer support

The letter arrives as F-1 student visas are being canceled across San Diego County
Keila Menjivar Zamora, Section Editor • April 17, 2025
The letter arrives as F-1 student visas are being canceled across San Diego County
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City College Chicano/a Studies professor Justin Akers Chacón speaks in support of a resolution reaffirming the San Diego Community College District’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom next to guest attendees and M.E.Ch.A students, March 4, 2024. The resolution, which was introduced by Chicana/o Studies professor America Martinez, was co-authored by Martinez, Mona Alsoraimi-Espiritu, Norell Martinez, Octavio García and Chacón. Photo by Keila Menjivar Zamora/City Times Media

BREAKING: City College Academic Senate passes resolution affirming free speech, academic freedom for Palestine solidarity expression

Over 40 community members, students attend meeting
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2024
Over 40 community members, students attend meeting
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A San Diego City College student holds a Palestine-solidarity sign at the national school walkout for Palestine, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Members of M.E.Ch.A de City College stand together at the steps leading into the AH building of San Diego City College as they lead chants to attendees. Photo by Kevin Oullette/City Times Media

OPINION: For guidance on free speech, academic freedom district administrators should look to subject matter experts

Calls for censorship on Palestinian-solidarity expression need informed pushback from educational leaders
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2024
Calls for censorship on Palestinian-solidarity expression need informed pushback from educational leaders
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San Diego City College Chicano/a Studies Professor America Martinez, far left, finishes reading from her laptop a proposed Academic Senate resolution she co-authored seeking to reaffirm the San Diego Community College District’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. City College students snap their fingers in response to the resolutions final points. Photo by Marco Guajardo/City Times Media

National free speech issue on college campuses reaches City College; Academic Senate resolution seeks to set the record straight

Palestine solidarity expression restricted at City and Mesa Colleges. Faculty say it infringes on free speech, academic freedom
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2024
Palestine solidarity expression restricted at City and Mesa Colleges. Faculty say it infringes on free speech, academic freedom
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Student leaders engage — General Assembly convenes to suggest legislation

Kaily Sanders • May 22, 2014

Nine Associated Students Government (ASG) representatives traveled to Los Angeles on May 2 to attend the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) General Assembly to advocate for students’...

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