City Times

State of California gambles with new funding formula

San Diego Community College District unsure where it stands under new state formula.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2018

The latest uproar to a financial decision has come from the community college system after the new funding formula was implemented without much research into its potential effects.

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Knights volleyball shows continued success throughout season

Ranked players Alina Fletes and DeeAnn Schaal share their insight on what they think keeps the team moving

Marissa Gonzalez, Sports Editor • September 25, 2018

“We have a really good team dynamic,” Schaal said. “The team is bonding well together, and are playing really well together.”

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Gala event held to benefit tuition-free Promise

Hollywood actress and former San Diego Mesa College student Annette Bening spoke at a benefit of San Diego Promise.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2018

The San Diego Community College District organized the event “An evening with Annette Bening” as a way to raise funds for its San Diego Promise program.

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Chancellor Carroll explains year full of changes for SDCCD

SDCCD chancellor explained how the new state funding formula will affect the district.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 18, 2018

A new formula affecting how the state of California allocates community college funding has resulted in the district making changes, Chancellor Dr. Constance Carroll explained in an open forum at San Diego City College on Sept. 18.

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City College construction is granted additional funds

SDCCD Board of Trustees approves more money for City College buildings.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 13, 2018

An extra $5 million for change orders and claims related to the A, D and T Buildings construction project was approved by the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees at a meeting at the district office on Sept. 13.

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San Diego Promise expands its reach

Enrollment more than tripled for 2018-19 school year.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2018

San Diego Community College District has established itself as the leader among community college districts in the area when it comes to offering student assistance. Other community colleges in the region offer one year of tuition-free education, but only SDCCD’s San Diego Promise offers its students two years.

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City College helping homeless, hungry students (story & video)

City College is bolstering its resources to help growing number of students in need.

Nadia Mishkin, News Editor • September 11, 2018

Hunger and homelessness are a reality for a growing number of City College students. City College is bolstering its resources to help students in need.

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Insight re-cap on City College Baseball Bullpen

Sweat, Blood and Baseball on and off the field

April 18, 2018

April 18, 2017 The San Diego City College Baseball Team has faced challenges this 2018 season, ranging from competition to team dynamics and player injuries. Despite the obstacles the...

March for our lives photo gallery

City Times Contributors • April 18, 2018

An Interview with the President

CJ Stevenson, News Editior • April 18, 2018

With almost a year on the job, San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz said he's proud of what he's accomplished but realized there's more work on the horizon. Shabazz came from San Bernardino...

Student honored by San Diego Association of Black Journalists

Yakira Delgadillo, Staff Writer • April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018 It was a special night last Friday evening for San Diego City College Digital Journalism Department. The San Diego Association of Black Journalists held its Annual Scholarship Reception...

Vox Populi

“How do you feel about the military being in charge of the border?”

David Ahumada, Photo Editor • April 18, 2018

Mark Ehredt, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, 55 “I think it’s a waste of money. People entering the U.S. at the border has been the lowest in decades. We’d...