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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 celebrates Black History Month virtually

In celebration of Black History Month, City College will host virtual presentations all throughout February

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

With this being the first virtual Black History Month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego City College has prepared a fully online celebration.

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VIDEO: Boseman, Trebek among celebrities lost in 2020

In 2020, stars from sports and entertainment passed away

Joel Garcia, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 29, 2020

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman was privately fighting colon cancer while working on a wide range of films. Boseman was one of a number of high-profile celebrities who died this year.

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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 16, 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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MAGAZINE: College enrollments drop; City College, SDSU students react

COVID-19 is impacting the amount of students applying

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • December 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several areas of life this year including student enrollment, which is down according to data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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City College students with disabilities struggle with remote learning

The disAbility Support Programs and Services office offers support, services

Sophia Traylor, Staff Writer • November 30, 2020

San Diego City College offers resources for students with disabilities through its disAbility Support Programs and Services office, but there are still many overlooked difficulties and misconceptions with remote learning.

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San Diego Symphony presents a virtual concert for City College

An undeniably uplifting experience that brought students together to celebrate the art of music

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • November 17, 2020

The beautiful pieces performed by the musicians proved to be a remarkable performance.

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California State University to welcome new chancellor

Castro is the first California native CSU chancellor

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • November 12, 2020

As many City College students prepare to transfer to a Cal State University this spring, the system will have a new face in leadership starting in January.

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