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Planned construction leads to graduation venue change

Traditional Balboa Park graduation venue moved to San Diego Convention Center due to a once conceivable construction project

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 20, 2019

Those walking in caps and gowns for graduation this May will be walking a lot closer to the bay. The 2019 San Diego City College commencement ceremony has been moved to a ballroom at the San Diego...

City College basketball unites Tut brothers

Chubath and Khor Tut grew up in different states but are now teammates at City College.

Vicky Pineda, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 2019

Despite almost 2,000 miles separating them and never meeting in person until their 20s, Chubath and Khor Tut are as alike as any set of brothers could be. Today they are more than just brothers — they are teammates on the San Diego City College men’s basketball team.

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City College website refreshed

Students and faculty like the new site despite some issues left to fix.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 20, 2019

The start of the spring 2018 semester brought with it a new website for San Diego City College.

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San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month

San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month with events ranging from weekly Black Film Fridays to visits from activist artists and speakers.

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • February 20, 2019

San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month with events ranging from weekly Black Film Fridays to visits from activist artists and speakers.

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Works of art on display

Drawing exhibit featuring art from local and outside artists is available throughout February.

Scott Gardinier, Staff Writer • February 20, 2019

San Diego City College’s Fine Arts Department is bringing professional artwork to campus with “startingLINE,” an art exhibition focused on drawing.

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City College men’s basketball continue to roll toward playoffs

The Knights trail Southwestern College by one game with four games left in the season, including a head-to-head.

Vicky Pineda, Staff Writer • February 13, 2019

With the playoffs right around the corner, the San Diego City College men’s basketball team is preparing mentally to finish off the season with a sweet victory. With four games left in the regular...

City College dean placed on administrative leave

Vice President of Instruction is now also the acting dean of Arts & Humanities.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2019

Trudy Gerald, dean of arts & humanities at San Diego City College, has been placed on administrative leave, according to college officials. “(Yes), we have a dean that is on administrative leave,”...

City College officials disagree with President Trump’s characterization of the border

San Diego was used by Trump as an example of the benefits of the wall during State of the Union.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2019

President Donald Trump pointed to San Diego as an example for why the government should build a physical barrier along the rest of the U.S.-Mexico border during his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. City College’s officials, though, disagreed with the president’s characterization of San Diego and the border region as a whole.

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New year, new semester, new buildings at City College

The spring 2019 semester kicks off at City College today

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2019

School is back in session at San Diego City College and the rest of the San Diego Community College District schools today. Approximately 64,000 are expected at City College, San Diego Mesa College and Miramar College, according to a district news release.

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Dream of MLK lives on in City College float

City College looks to make an impact at the annual MLK Day Parade with a larger-than-life float.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 20, 2019

San Diego City College will be participating in the 39th annual MLK Day Parade with a float that will be larger than life. Numerous volunteers have spent over 100 hours creating the City College float, which will feature a 14-foot moving MLK figure.

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Intercession opens, but with fewer options

With more classes online and few seats remaining, intercession officially opens today.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • January 2, 2019

The Fall 2018 semester is officially over and students, especially those who have applied to transfer to a four-year university next fall, might be interested in four-week intersession classes.

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City College employees raise funds for “Meals On Wheels” for pets

Classified Senate to host AniMeals holiday pet food drive.

Jesse Altillo, Staff Writer • December 19, 2018

Animal lovers will have a chance to help San Diego City College employees bring meals not only to needy seniors and the homeless, but to their pets as well.

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