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How to have a vegan Thanksgiving

Give thanks to turkeys and celebrate with a plant-based feast instead.

Scott Gardinier, Copy Editor • November 26, 2019

Holidays are a time for food, and no holiday takes that to heart more than Thanksgiving. With the rising interest in plant-based meals, it has never been easier and more delicious to plan a vegan Thanksgiving.

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Award winning author makes appearance at City College

Rebecca Makkai discussed her novel "The Great Believers" and spoke to aspiring writers.

Sonny Garibay and Scott Gardinier • September 19, 2019

When Rebecca Makkai set out to write the novel that would become “The Great Believers,” she originally wanted to tell a different story. Makkai envisioned the adventures of an artist-model...

Award winning author to visit City College to discuss her new novel

Rebecca Makkai’s novel “The Great Believers” highlights the AIDS crisis.

Scott Gardinier, Copy Editor • September 17, 2019

Award winning author Rebecca Makkai will visit San Diego City College as part of One Book, One San Diego, where she will be discussing her most recent novel, “The Great Believers”, followed by a book signing.

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Camera, infrared-equipped snack machines arrive at City College

The San Diego Community College District is confident in the steps it is taking to protect the privacy of students using the machines.

Scott Gardinier, Copy Editor • September 4, 2019

Smart Market vending machines, equipped with cameras, infrared sensors and fingerprint scanners, were placed in the bottom of the S building over the summer, providing students and faculty with easy access to food items like bottled drinks, packaged salads and ready-made sandwiches.

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