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SDCCD Chancellor Carlos Cortez stands in front of a screen and speaks into a black microphone

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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David Rojas and Raymond Butler Jr. help serve gourmet sandwiches and beverages to veterans at the San Diego City College veteran job fair

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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Poll worker Joe Hlebica

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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A person retrieves a menstrual pad from a silver Aunt Flow dispenser

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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Student Debt

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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Muralist and activist Alicia María Sui stands in front of the brightly colored Chicana/o Studies mural she designed and explains her artistic process

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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Joseph D’Ambro, senior student services assistant, stands behind a student and helps them fill out their transfer application on a computer

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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Inter-club council president Kaitlyn Moore stands smiling against a brick backdrop

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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Student Service Technician Alyssa Antonio stands next to a City Veterans Service Center sign and does an interview with City Times reporters at the meet and greet.

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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Juan Carlos Reyna stands in front of a gray and white presentation screen and discusses his study on undocumented student issues.

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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Attendees of the suicide prevention training at San Diego City College pick up mental health literature and self-care items at the City College suicide prevention training

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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Artwork titled “No, I Never Went Back” by Shirin Towfiq on display in the City Gallery at San Diego City College

Art exhibit at San Diego City College addresses range of relationships

"Looking for a sign" by artist Shirin Towfiq on display through Oct. 6
Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist September 22, 2022
Artist and educator Shirin Towfiq gave a guest lecture to San Diego City College art students via Zoom on Sept. 13. Towfiq, a child of refugees from Iran, began her journey as an artist at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, where she took a photography class. Several of her pieces are on display at the City College Art Gallery through Oct. 6.
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