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VIDEO: FDA recommends Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine as eligibility expands in San Diego County

New vaccination sites opening in Otay Mesa and Lemon Grove

Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • February 26, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use on Friday, a day before new sites open in San Diego County.

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#TODAYATCITY: Grief support workshop series starts today at City College

Meetings offer a safe space to find healing, navigate grief

Kathryn Gray, Staff Writer • February 23, 2021

San Diego City College’s Student Health Center presents Carrying On, a grief support workshop series offering a safe space to find healing and navigate your grief. It starts today at 3 p.m.

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MAGAZINE: Tuna melt, with my grandma’s best potato salad recipe

#CityCookingChallenge kicks off with a make-at-home version of Panera's Pick 2

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • February 22, 2021

#CityCookingChallenge kicks off with City Times reporter Jesus Lopez putting together a make-at-home version of Panera's Pick 2.

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#TODAYATCITY: San Diego City College tackles hunger with food drives

Sign up now for today's event, which is held twice a month through the spring term

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • February 22, 2021

Free food is available for all students, classified professionals, faculty, and community members of City College from 12-2 p.m.

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City Times EIC finds a new outlook amid near-constant change

Pineda wrapped up her fourth and final semester with the City Times on Dec. 14

Will Mauriz, Contributor • December 23, 2020

In the past nine months, City Times Editor-in-Chief Vicky Pineda has seen her situation change plenty. But so has her outlook.

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MAGAZINE: Holidays can still be celebrated from home

City Times offers students a pandemic-friendly, practical guide for holiday celebrations

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • December 21, 2020

With San Diego moving to the purple tier, California’s strictest level, many students and families are wondering how to quarantine efficiently during the holiday season. City Times offers activities you can still do safely and at a distance during the pandemic.

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MAGAZINE: City College photo professor making best with dark (class)room

Dave Eichinger overcoming challenges of teaching photography classes remotely during the pandemic

Brittney Gray, Contributor • December 18, 2020

The darkroom may be closed, but San Diego City College students are still learning the methods of photography with Dave Eichinger, a professor of photography for 16 years.

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VIDEO: Zoom logged record-breaking year

The video conference platform is a rare winner during the pandemic

Assad Khalilzadeh, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 16, 2020

The pandemic has given the video conferencing platform Zoom the greatest boost in usage and popularity any business could hope for.

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City College student-athletes sidelined during pandemic

The closure of campus means college sports are on hold

Joel Nevarez, Contributor • December 15, 2020

Cristian Penaloza got up early as he was ready for his first day of college this past August. The only problem is that it was behind a computer screen.

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VIDEO: COVID-19 makes history in 2020

The pandemic is the top news story of the year

Chris LeFall, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 11, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted the entire world since its first confirmed case in the United States on January 21, 2020. The pandemic was selected as the top news story of the year.

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VIDEO: SDSU cancels spring break due to COVID-19 fears

Four "rest and recovery" days will be added to the spring term

Ben Guadarrama, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 4, 2020

San Diego State University has canceled its traditional spring break for the 2021 semester.

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CalWorks Arts & Crafts Day brings holiday spirit to City College

CalWorks is hosting a virtual puppet show on Nov. 20

Lucas Barreto, Staff Writer • November 19, 2020

With many City College students isolated from friends and family during the holidays, Zoom has become the best way to bring everyone together to celebrate.

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