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City College president announces new parent center, other updates during Fall 2023 Convocation

Ricky Shabazz shares ongoing City-related plans and improvements during the semester-opening event. Here’s what you need to know.

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • August 31, 2023

New parent center for students is one of many goals and initiatives announced at convocation. The center will offer child support for up to 12 students at a time and will remain open late into the evening as an expansion on the Basic Needs Center.

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Make the most of your summer by picking up a new hobby

Stay busy and active by hiking, surfing or rock climbing

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • May 18, 2023

This summer is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby to stay in shape and develop a new skill. Starting something new can be intimidating, though, so City Times wants to give you some tips on some hobbies you can take up this summer.

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SDCCD trustees reaffirm commitment to community college bachelor’s degrees

Interim Chancellor Greg Smith’s first trustees meeting demonstrates solidarity amid opposition from CSUs

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • May 16, 2023

Members of the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to supporting baccalaureate programs at community colleges after recent opposition from the California State University system at a recent meeting held in Mission Valley.

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‘Secret Doors’ photo art exhibit opens new chapter for City College student

The exhibit by RTVF student Nathaly Alvizures runs through May 31

Susana Serrano, Managing Editor • April 6, 2023

The exhibit “Secret Doors” is free to the public from Monday to Saturday in the activity room at the Mission Valley Branch Library until May 31.

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Award-winning documentary highlights stories of deported veterans

UMOJA program brings producer/musician to City College for film screening

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • March 21, 2023

“Bring Them Home” is an award-winning documentary showcasing the stories of these and several other military veterans who were deported after serving the country they called home.

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City Times Media takes home 15 awards from JACC Conference

The annual convention, which is run in conjunction with ACP and CCMA, bring together 2- and 4-year students from across the nation

Keadan Bradley, Social Media Producer • March 16, 2023

San Diego City College journalism students took home 15 awards from the statewide publication and on-the-spot competitions held by JACC at its annual spring conference in San Francisco last weekend.

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Staffing issues keep City College gallery partially closed

Only open for 4 hours a day, the gallery is rarely open to students with tight schedules

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • March 11, 2023

The Fine Art Gallery at San Diego City College opened a new exhibit last month titled “Mindful,” but you’d be hard-pressed to see it.

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VIDEO: Rain totals inch closer to a potential record in San Diego

2023 rainfall nearly meets yearly average

Ben Guadarrama, CTTV Multimedia Journalist • March 2, 2023

Since San Diego's storm season began on Oct. 1, the county saw 9.57 in. of rain as of February 26, nearly hitting the 10-inch average the county regularly sees each year, according to the National Weather Service.

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VIDEO: Rainy weather hits San Diego, IRS extends tax deadlines

CTTV drops first Newscene of the spring semester

Veronica Springer, CTTV Director • March 1, 2023

Rainy weather in San Diego is causing flooding and road closures all over town. The IRS is also giving tax extensions due to the severe weather in this week's edition of Newscene.

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Local Tik-Tok creator surprises City College student with $10K

Jesus Morales, a.k.a. Juixxe, surprised Destinee Pham in campus cafeteria

Sophia Traylor, Multimedia Journalist • December 16, 2022

Destinee Pham clutched the table in the San Diego City College cafeteria as reality set in. She was just handed $10,000 by local Tik-Tok creator Jesus Morales, also known by his handle Juixxe, through a brand deal with Sidral Mundet.

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Imam to City College: ‘I’m your neighbor’

Taha Hassane shared insight into Muslim community culture, influence

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • November 29, 2022

Students and faculty at San Diego City College had the opportunity to speak with an Imam, which is a religious leader in the Muslim culture, in an effort to learn more about the Muslim community.

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Candidates connected to San Diego vie for key state roles

Secretary of State and California Supreme Court Justice races feature local ties

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • November 8, 2022

The ballots of voters in San Diego and beyond featured two candidates with deep connections to the city and county of San Diego: Secretary of State candidate Shirley Weber and California Supreme Court Justice candidate Patricia Guerrero.

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