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Students from Castle Park High School, San Diego City College, San Diego State University, and teachers part of the Association of Raza Educators pose for a group photo following a rally at Castle Park High School, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The event called on school administrators to take a firm stand against the immigration policies of the Trump administration. Photo by Bailey Kohnen/City Times Media

MEChA de City College joins students and teachers protesting at Castle Park High School

Around 40 people gathered to call on schools to resist President Trump’s immigration policies
Bailey Kohnen, Managing Editor February 13, 2025
Around 40 people gathered to call on schools to resist President Trump’s immigration policies
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Three demonstrators cross Park Boulevard towards a growing crowd Sunday, Feb. 02, 2025 while holding a sign that says, “Respect Our Existence or Expect Our Resistance.” Photo by Keila Menjivar Zamora/City Times Media

GALLERY: City College faculty, students among protesters against mass deportations

Thousands took to streets Sunday, joining protests that occurred throughout the nation
Keila Menjivar Zamora and Bailey Kohnen February 4, 2025
Thousands took to streets Sunday, joining protests that occurred throughout the nation
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Candidates for office, clockwise from top left, Adam Shiff (U.S. Senate), Sean Elo-Rivera (District 9), Steve Garvey (U.S. Senate), Terry Hoskins (District 9), Donald Trump (President), Todd Gloria (Mayor), Stephen Whitburn (District 3), Butch Ware (President), Coleen Cusack (District 3), Larry Turner (Mayor), Kamala Harris (President) respond to questions regarding Immigration reform. Illustration by Luke Bradbury/City Times Media

WHAT DID THE CANDIDATES SAY: Immigration reform on the City College Community Agenda, November 2024

From presidential to city council candidates, debates and forums yield insights on issues important to you
David J. Bohnet and Vince Outlaw October 31, 2024
From presidential to city council candidates, debates and forums yield insights on issues important to you
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One of the San Diego City College graduates at the Chicano/Latina Graduation ceremony May 19, 2023. Affinity graduations like this one are specifically referenced as examples of "racial discrimination" in the Department of Education "dear colleague" letter sent to schools on Feb. 14, 2025. Photo by Nathaly Alvizures/City Times Media

Immigration Reform: City College Community Issue Guide, November 2024

Based on Community Agenda, City Times Media breaks down ballot
Daniela Luna and Yonatan “Yogi” Hernandez October 21, 2024
Based on Community Agenda, City Times Media breaks down ballot
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Artwork titled “No, I Never Went Back” by Shirin Towfiq on display in the City Gallery at San Diego City College

Art exhibit at San Diego City College addresses range of relationships

"Looking for a sign" by artist Shirin Towfiq on display through Oct. 6
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist September 22, 2022
Artist and educator Shirin Towfiq gave a guest lecture to San Diego City College art students via Zoom on Sept. 13. Towfiq, a child of refugees from Iran, began her journey as an artist at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, where she took a photography class. Several of her pieces are on display at the City College Art Gallery through Oct. 6.
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Senator Bernie Sanders speaking. Background is black and there are only a few lights illuminating the senator.

Bernie Sanders holds immigration rally

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders held an immigration rally at San Ysidro High School on Dec. 20.
Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor December 22, 2019
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who is currently a candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, held a rally at San Ysidro High School to talk immigration.
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Dr. Marisol Clark-Ibáñez and her new book

Author of undocumented immigrant issues book comes to City College

Author Dr. Marisol Clark-Ibañez will hold a lecture and Q&A at City College.
Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer March 4, 2019
San Diego City College’s World Cultures will host Dr. Marisol Clark-Ibáñez for a lecture and author Q&A session on Monday. 
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Banner for UndocuStories panel.

Undocumented students share success stories

UndocuStories student panel kicks off City College’s Undocumented Students Week of Action.
Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 16, 2018
The UndocuStories panel is the first in a series of events put on throughout the San Diego Community College District and part of a statewide week of action initiative by California Community Colleges in order to support undocumented students.
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Huffington Post reporter Elise Foley, immigration attorney Dulce Garcia, UCSD professor Tom Wong and VOSD reporter Maya Srikrishnan

Politifest brings discussions, candidates to San Diego voters

Politifest looked to prepare San Diego citizens for the midterm elections by presenting candidates and issues all in one place.
Jonny Rico, Nadia Mishkin, and Brian Mohler October 7, 2018
Three leaders of three different cities kicked off Politifest with a panel featuring mayors of Sacramento, San Diego, and Tijuana, Mexico on Oct. 6 at the University of San Diego. Politifest 2018 was planned as an opportunity for voters and others to learn more issues and candidates as the November election approaches.
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Miles apart: Trump visit incites rallies at the border

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor March 21, 2018

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AB 540 City College students come back from the White House

Mike Madriaga October 24, 2016

This November, two City College students will not be able to vote for a new White House tenant. Last month, Ana Karina Lomeli-Cadenas and Kenia Valence-Galeana, took a trip to the White House. “We...

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A group of people make a combination peace sign and Eiffel Tower at the House of France in Balboa Park on Nov. 16 during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the attacks in Paris and Saint- Denis that occurred on Nov. 13. Photo credit: Richard Valentin

Paris attacks hit home

Parisian born San Diego City College professor Philippe Patto shares his reactions and thoughts on the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks
Angelica Wallingford December 8, 2015
Parisian born San Diego City College professor Philippe Patto shares his reactions and thoughts on the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks
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