City Times

Student photo exhibit opens

Leeann Rose • November 13, 2013

The San Diego City College Photo Club is preparing for its Fall 2013 Student Exhibition. The photo club typically holds an exhibition every spring. This will be the first year it is also conducting one...

Life after tragedy: surviving Jonestown

Michelle Moran • November 13, 2013

On Nov. 18, 1978, Americans were shocked by one of the most traumatic incidents in history.More than 900 people died that day in Guyana, in a location called Jonestown, from an apparent mass suicide.Many...

City celebrates and honors the dead

Torrey Spoerer • November 13, 2013

The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on the first two days of the month of November. The City College Language Department, in collaboration with faculty...

Iranian born filmmaker describes importance of humanity

Aiesha Harrison • November 13, 2013

It is important for people step out of their comfort zone to come together, regardless of their differences. That is the message Jahangir Golestan-Parast, an Iranian born filmmaker, delivered at City College...

Local reggae band Piracy Conspiracy makes their radio debut

Jennifer Ovalle • November 13, 2013

Navigating the local reggae scene since 2010, Piracy Conspiracy is one of the local bands that have not only garnered a growing fan base of all ages, but has recently had some frequent airtime by local...

Texting leads to student’s stolen cell phone

William Morse • November 1, 2013

“My brother wants his phone back. Willing to pay for it.” That text led campus police to a woman in possession of a smart phone stolen days earlier from a City College student during a violent...

Michael Roderick officially elected ASG Vice President

Aiesha Harrison • October 31, 2013

City College held a new election for the office of Associated Student Government (ASG) vice president. Almost 300 students voted Oct. 21 and 22 online and in person. Michael Roderick, running unopposed,...

Songs from the crypt: A Halloween playlist

Angelica Wallingford • October 31, 2013

Halloween is a fun experience for all ages. Let’s face it though, your probably way to old to be out there trick-or-treating. So instead of going door-to-door and asking strangers for some sugary fix,...

Spook up your nails

veronica gaeta • October 30, 2013

It's Halloween again. This centuries long tradition can be fun for everybody and allows us all the chance to dress up. For those with children, it can be loads of fun too.With more than 70 percent of today's...

Enactus agrees to reopen food pantry in the spring

Christopher Handloser • October 30, 2013

The City College chapter of Enactus, an international non-profit organization uniting students and faculty in entrepreneurial action, will be reviving the campus food pantry in spring of next year. As...

City Times succeeds at journalism conference

Leeann Rose • October 30, 2013

The Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) held its regional conference on Oct. 11-12 at California State University, Fullerton. Journalism students from all over Southern California participated...

Author overcomes adversity

Ahmad Blue • October 30, 2013

Have you ever had an annoying little itch on your nose? Now, imagine not being able to scratch it. That was one of the small things things Professor Humberto Gurmilan was unable to do for himself after...