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City College creates allocation plan with the money received from federal aid

College Council discusses federal aid, transfer updates, structure for college and Wi-Fi lots

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • May 12, 2020

After several weeks of configuration, City College has created an allocation plan on how they will disperse the federal aid from the CARES Act.

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Federal aid, Wi-Fi lot and fall plans covered in City College town hall

City College students will be contacted with information on how to apply for federal aid

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • May 8, 2020

Campus administrators covered topics including Wi-Fi lots coming to City College, the student services transition to online and the fall semester in a virtual town hall on May 7.

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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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City College students will receive financial aid from the government

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides aid to higher education

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 23, 2020

San Diego City College students will receive just under 2.3 million in financial aid from the federal government, according to the database that lists the allocations for each college and university across the country.

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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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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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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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VIDEO: City College students discuss campus closures amid Coronavirus

What are your thoughts about classes going online? Email [email protected] or comment below

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • March 17, 2020

As City College hosted info sessions about the upcoming closures of campus and conversion of face-to-face classes to fully online amid concerns about the Coronavirus, students on campus shared their thoughts and concerns.

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City College writers reclaim their stories

PATH coordinated with San Diego City Works Press fo the Reclaiming the Humanities Speakers Series event

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • March 11, 2020

Students and faculty eagerly filled the room to hear three writers voice their stories from the book, Reclaiming Our Stories 2. The book shares narratives of complex issues including race, class, mental and physical health, family, and rising above adversity.

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Music department builds community at City College

Community Recording Studio Night is a monthly event that brings musicians and listeners together to City College.

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • February 21, 2020

Community Recording Studio Night welcomes students and members of the community, who come to hear and participate in the event.

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