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City College celebrates the Kumeyaay culture

The campus community gathers to learn about Kumeyaay history and culture

Kathryn Gray, Susana Serrano, and Shamere Grimes • February 2, 2023

San Diego City College, located on unceded Kumeyaay land, hosted a land acknowledgment and celebration of local Kumeyaay people on Jan. 31, bringing students, faculty, staff and local community members together on a cloudless San Diego afternoon.

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SDCCD chancellor, leadership outline priorities at City College forum

Four-year degree program, enrollment, housing and policing among topics discussed

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • November 18, 2022

Inside the warmth of the MS-140 room, faculty and staff gathered to hear Chancellor Carlos Cortez and district leadership present key priorities for SDCCD, bypassing the chilled lemonade and chewy chocolate chip cookies to settle in their seats on an unseasonably cold San Diego afternoon.

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Masks not required at SDCCD, City College starting Dec. 19

A significant drop in COVID-19-related illnesses led to change in policy

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • November 10, 2022

Masks will be optional on San Diego Community College District campuses, including San Diego City College, starting Monday, Dec. 19, officials announced on the SDCCD website.

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Curiosity, code words and cute dogs: Essential poll workers share their motivations, fears

Three locals share their stories, proving poll workers are just regular folks

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • November 8, 2022

Thousands of diverse poll workers dedicate their time to make the voting process possible in San Diego.

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City College ASG legacy project puts priority on period products

Free pads and tampons are now available in all gender-neutral first-floor restrooms on campus

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 26, 2022

When the organization Aunt Flow approached San Diego City College Associated Students Government, then-president Victoria Owusu saw an opportunity to address a basic need that is often overlooked: menstruation products.

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UPDATED: Take 5 minutes to complete new federal student loan debt relief application (we show you how)

Millions of Americans are eligible for thousands of dollars in relief after President Biden rolls out student debt relief application

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 19, 2022

The federal student loan debt relief application is officially available online, according to studentaid.gov.

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Activist and muralist Alicia María Sui amplifies voices and empowers communities through art

Her mural in the City College cafeteria is a celebration of 50 years of Chicana/o studies

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 13, 2022

Bathed in the calming purple and blue hues reflecting off a mural behind her, muralist and activist Alicia María Sui explained the meaning and history behind some of the most memorable projects she has worked on during her 20-year career.

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City College provides workshops, resources for students preparing to transfer

Applications for CSUs and UCs open through Nov. 30

Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • October 13, 2022

October not only means colder temperatures on campus at San Diego City College but also the start of the transfer application period for students. All California State University and University of California campuses are accepting transfer applications from Oct 1. through Nov 30.

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City College student leader making change through positivity and perseverance

Inter-club Council President Kaitlyn Moore is on a mission to make clubs inclusive and accessible to all

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 12, 2022

Inter-club Council President Kaitlyn Moore is on a mission to make all students feel like they have a place at San Diego City College. It’s an embodiment of City's slogan ‘You Belong Here,’ according to Student Affairs Coordinator and Associated Students Government Advisor Lori Oldham.

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City Veterans Service Center welcomes students and staff to new home

VSC staff educates attendees on resources available to Veterans on campus

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • October 6, 2022

San Diego City College’s Veterans Service Center hosted a meet and greet on Sept. 27 to welcome staff and students. Attendees met the Veteran’s Service Center staff and SCO’s in building M-101. “We have been slowly opening since the summer because of COVID-19.” “We want to encourage more students to use our resources and know that we are here.”

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City College dean addresses issues facing undocumented students

focus on ways California community colleges can provide additional support and resources

Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • September 28, 2022

Juan Carlos Reyna, San Diego City College's dean of student development and matriculation, hosted a talk discussing issues facing undocumented students at the SUBIR Dreamer Resource Center on Sept. 22.

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Practical tools, resources the focus of suicide prevention training at City College

Knowing what to look for and where to get help can be the key to saving a life

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2022

Around 40 attendees shuffled into the MS-162 auditorium on a sunny September afternoon before taking their seats at the suicide prevention training presented by City Student Mental Health and the City Active Minds chapter.

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