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Local poets perform at City College Poetry for Palestine event

Mix of original poetry, poems from recommended poets like June Jordan entertained standing-room-only campus audience

Jordan Bell, Multimedia Journalist • October 8, 2024

Mix of original poetry, poems from recommended poets like June Jordan entertained standing-room-only campus audience

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Palestinian artist weaves education with art in presentation at City College

Resistance and resilience explored through art with artist Lorain Khalil Rihan

Naylise DeGroat, Multimedia Journalist • March 13, 2024

Resistance and resilience explored through art with artist Lorain Khalil Rihan

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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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City College community joins national school walkout to protest Gaza violence (with gallery)

Students, campus organizations join nationwide solidarity event to call for immediate ceasefire, protest ongoing assault on Gaza

Kevin Ouellette and Marco Guajardo • October 27, 2023

With the recent surge in violence continuing to escalate amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, between 100-150 students and faculty gathered in San Diego City College to join a national school walkout in protest of the Israeli attack on Gaza.

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Palestinian, Chicano leaders invited to City College to provide context to the escalating attacks on Gaza

Settler colonial policies which drive the ongoing displacement of the Palestinian people is at the heart of today’s conflict, leaders say

Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2023

The teach-in sought to inform the City College community about the impact of the colonial occupation in Palestine, Palestinian resistance and ways people could be in solidarity with Palestinians in their struggle for liberation.

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VOICES: City College students reflect on the carnage in the Middle East

Students say misplaced U.S. priorities, skepticism toward peace inform their perspectives on the ongoing occupation of Palestine

Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2023

As the world witnesses the ongoing bombing campaign, City Times Media went across various parts of campus Oct. 16 to ask City College students their perspectives on the state of the occupation.

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Middle East war prompts City College to offer counseling resources to affected students, staff

Campus' Mental Health Center seeks to extend atmosphere of belonging, safety to community affected by ongoing conflict

Kevin Ouellette and Marco Guajardo • October 10, 2023

As the violence in the region escalates, the campus Mental Health Center identified the need to provide coping support and confidential counseling resources for those affected by the war.

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VIDEO: City College’s social justice conference kicks off this week

The event aims to inspire collaborations that influence change

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • March 22, 2022

San Diego City College’s 7th annual Social Justice and Education conference officially begins tomorrow with opening remarks from City president Ricky Shabazz, City counselor and UMOJA program coordinator Erin Charlens and Kumeyaay tribal councilman and educator Stan Rodriguez.

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Reactions continue after AFT resolution in support of Palestinians

Critics say the resolution is antisemitic, while supporters argue criticism of Israeli policies is warranted

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 28, 2021

Reactions continue after the union that represents the teachers of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca and San Diego Community College districts approved a resolution in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank earlier this month.

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Miko Peled voices controversial take on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Cherelle Roberts • May 6, 2015

Miko Peled, author of "The General’s Son," made an appearance at San Diego City College on March 23 to give a presentation on his take on the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. For those who may not...

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: to be accepted or declined?

Miguel Cid • October 28, 2014

ALS is a disease that affects people almost at random, and the Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral in late July has brought much awareness to the disease. But since the challenge has emerged, it has strangely...