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First Mexican-born female astronaut credits City College with launching career

Originally from Guadalajara, Katya Echazarreta was the first citizen astronaut chosen by Space for Humanity

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • March 24, 2023

Astronaut Katya Echazaretta, self-described as unemotional, doesn’t cry easily. But after her inaugural flight into space last June as a crew member on the Blue Origin NS-21 expedition, she developed a new appreciation for the ground she has walked on her whole life.

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City College’s first campus drag show to celebrate transgender visibility

The Trans Excellence show marks the International Day of Transgender Visibility

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • March 22, 2023

Titled “Trans Excellence,” the drag event will feature the four trans performers and advocates who will follow up their acts with a meet-and-greet panel with the public. It will be held at Pride Hub in L206 from noon to 2 p.m.

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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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Plant-based foods educator returns to school, fine-tunes skills for ‘food revolution’ (with video)

City College student, solutions-minded vegan foods advocate Liz Gary focused on promoting a plant-based foods diet

Marco Guajardo, Multimedia Journalist • March 20, 2023

City College student and solutions-minded vegan foods advocate Liz Gary is focused on promoting a plant-based foods diet.

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City College ‘Mindful’ art exhibit focuses on mental health

Show in on-campus gallery runs through March 16

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • February 23, 2023

The fine art gallery at San Diego City College is hosting works created by local artists with the collective theme of mental health and the ways we deal with it.

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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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