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City College professors unmask the science of superheroes

Faculty panel showcased how superheroes wouldn’t be as incredible as they are in pop culture.

Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist • October 9, 2023

Delving into the realm of capes and superpowers, a team of San Diego City College professors assembled to envision the potential real-world applications of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and Wonder Woman.

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Over 600 expected at ‘Love Your Wetlands Day’

Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay will be open to public for a day of activities

Philip Salata, Multimedia Journalist • February 4, 2022

The 17th annual “Love Your Wetlands Day,” hosted by the UC San Diego Natural Reserve System in collaboration with the San Diego Audubon Society, will be held at the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve on Feb. 5.

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VIDEO: Trolley Blue Line expansion opens, officials grapple with a vision for the future

Elected officials approved a $160B plan for transit expansion, setting sights on making public transportation free within 10 years

Philip Salata, Multimedia Journalist • December 28, 2021

The inauguration of the San Diego Trolley UC Blue Line extension to La Jolla is not only a major infrastructure development for the city’s transit system, but also a project with a history that spans well beyond the life of the entire Metropolitan Transit System.

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5 tips for self-care from the City College campus (with video)

City College’s administration shared how they relieve stress

Vicky Pineda, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • February 16, 2021

During convocation, the San Diego City College vice presidents’ had a conversation about self care. It was one of the questions that was brought up by Cesar Gumapas, during the City Talk Unscripted discussion, which is the campus version of Ted Talks.

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City College professor passes on her love of the environment

Lisa Chaddock is the advisor of the Audubon Society on campus.

Lacey Stefano, Staff Writer • November 8, 2019

Professor Lisa Chaddock teaches geography at San Diego City College, but when she is not in the classroom, she spends her time as an advisor for the Audubon Society on campus.

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City’s professors share science at Comic-Con

Oisis Jones • May 22, 2016

Three City College professors have active roles at Comic-Con, which draws approximately about 130,000 annually to San Diego's Convention Center. Professors Lisa Will and Shane Haggard have participated...

Evolution of an adjunct – the lengthy process for adjuncts to achieve full-time status

Phoenix Webb • December 19, 2014

Note from the editor: This is the third in a series of three stories about the gap in wages and facilities access between adjunct and full-time instructors. For the previous stories in the series see the...

The benefits of equality – San Diego Campus Equity Week seeks equality in pay for part-time and full-time instructors

Phoenix Webb • November 18, 2014

A letter campaign was conducted at City College Oct. 30 to appeal to Gov. Jerry Brown for equal pay between adjunct staff and full-time faculty equal work performed. In partnership with the American Federation...