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City College resources help students navigate through online learning

Find what you need to succeed this semester in this edition of News You Can Use

Candise Berry, Jesus Lopez, Will Mauriz, Christopher Tapanes, Rachel de la Torre, Deserie Larios, Katia Pechenkina, Marlena Harvey, Gabriel Schneider, and Kathryn Gray • February 2, 2021

City Times staff has created a resource guide to assist students for the upcoming year, which includes deadlines and links to get connected.

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5 tips for coping with election-related stress, anxiety

Suggestions came from this week's ASG Post-Election Forum

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2020

The San Diego City College Associated Student Government with City College President Ricky Shabazz hosted a post-election forum, in which they shared tips and resources on how to cope with stress during this time.

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City College to host training to support mental health

Training will be held online and a student ID will be required

Sophia Traylor, Features Editor • September 23, 2020

San Diego City College’s Mental Health Program is teaming up with Active Minds Chapter to host an online training event to support mental health.

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Exhibit raises mental health awareness at City College

The Send Silence Packing exhibit has traveled to different college campuses for 12 years

Uyen Pham, Staff Writer • March 8, 2020

The Student Health Center, in collaboration with a non-profit organization Active Minds, brought the Send Silence Packing exhibit to San Diego City College last Thursday.

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City College hosts suicide prevention fair

Festivities were aimed at getting students to open up about mental health.

Sonny Garibay and Vicky Pineda • September 25, 2019

San Diego City College's Student Health Center hosted its yearly Suicide Prevention Fair in collaboration with local community organizations on campus on Wednesday. The annual event, with its lively feel and friendly approach, raised awareness about preventing suicide while also reducing the stigma to ask for help.

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Emotional roller-coaster of state championship relived at City College

A documentary by a City alumnus retells the highs and lows of the 2017 basketball championship run.

Vicky Pineda, Assistant Sports Editor • March 14, 2019

San Diego City College World Cultures presented a screening of “The City’s Champions,” a documentary made by alumnus David Pradel. The documentary followed the Knights’ journey to the 2017 California State Championship and also honors one of the players, Nate Edwards.

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Mental health awareness message lasts long after KAABOO’s finale

Artists like Imagine Dragons and Stealing Oceans left impact on fans on hand for Del Mar festival.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2018

KAABOO Del Mar artists Imagine Dragons and Stealing Oceans focused on positive messages to raise awareness about mental health issues. These messages were prevalent not only in their lyrics, but also in direct messages to fans between songs.

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New support groups available to students

City College students will have three new weekly support groups on campus.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • September 18, 2018

San Diego City College’s Mental Health Counseling Center is offering three new in-house support groups this fall. LGBTQIA+ Support Group, Healthy Relationships support group and Mindfulness and Meditation...

Health isn’t just physical

Amber Henry • December 8, 2014

The Mental Health Counseling Center engages students on how to stay safe during the Holidays and the five-week break between semesters with peer ambassador presentations in classes, community resources,...

Guns don’t shoot people; mental instability shoots people

J. Rae Chipera • April 15, 2013

On Friday, Feb. 8, convicted sex offender Adrian Thorsby, 49, was sentenced for firing a 20-gauge shot gun through the living room window of a house in which children were playing. In what country did...

Mental Health Counseling provides support for suffering students

LaShawn Encarnacion • March 12, 2013

A little-known office with services that students may find helpful

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