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City College science students, faculty face realities of returning to campus

Lab classes are among those returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • September 8, 2021

While the majority of students and faculty at City College’s science building agreed that in-person lab classes are essential to the learning process, others are having reservations about being back on campus.

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BREAKING: Following outcry, SDCCD alters return-to-campus timeline (with update)

Decision announced in a September 2 email from Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 2, 2021

Days after dozens of student services staff voiced their fear and frustration at the San Diego Community College District’s return-to-campus timeline, an email from Chancellor Carlos Turner Cortez to district employees said it will be altering that timeline.

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UPDATED: Fear, frustration of SDCCD staff dominates the first fall trustees meeting

Public comments included a letter signed by 36 staff members

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • August 27, 2021

Staff from the student services departments of all four campuses vented their fears and frustrations regarding the SDCCD's recent decision to require them to return to campus amid rising COVID-19 numbers at the Aug. 26 Board of Trustees meeting.

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VIDEO: 4 simple steps to style your grad cap

In this special News You Can Use, blinging out your cap for graduation day is so easy

Ayo Elise • May 21, 2021

Decorating your cap is a way for you to recognize your achievement. Whether you're transferring to a four-year university, finishing an associates degree or receiving a certificate, recognizing this point in your life is important.

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BREAKING: SDCCD mandates COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021

The decision comes almost a month after major university systems in the state announce their vaccination requirements

Katia Pechenkina, News Editor • May 19, 2021

San Diego Community College District will require students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for in-person learning for the fall semester, according to a statement shared on social media.

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VIDEO: Biden talks education in address to joint congress

Biden made a promise to make community college tuition free

Chris LeFall, Multimedia Journalist • April 30, 2021

President Joe Biden addressed Congress for the first time just shy of his first 100 days in office on Wednesday, April 28.

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RADIO: San Diego Promise offers funding for two years of community college

The deadline for priority registration and admission is June 11

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • April 26, 2021

San Diego Community College District is now offering its tuition-free San Diego Promise for future students in the fall.

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BREAKING: Police activity causes three SDUSD campuses, City College to close

Students are to remain off school grounds for safety

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2021

San Diego Unified School District closed San Diego High, East Village Middle College High and Garfield High school today due to police activity, wrote the district in a tweet.

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SDCCD Board of Trustees announces recommendations from Police Task Force

The task force will continue its work into spring 2021

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • April 9, 2021

The San Diego Community College District held its board meeting on April 8, focusing on the SDCCD Preliminary Report on College Policing, introduced by Chancellor Constance Carroll.

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RADIO: SDCCD Board of Trustees to review college police review task force report

UCSD students are also part of a nationwide COVID-19 study

Alex Catano, Multimedia Journalist • April 5, 2021

We are back from spring break with your news. In today’s episode, a new report addresses some possible recommendations for policing at San Diego City College and in the San Diego Community College District.

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SDCCD and San Diego Unified School District outlined future goals in a joint meeting

Last appearance for Chancellor Constance Carroll and Superintendent Cindy Marten in a joint district meeting

Katia Pechenkina, News Editor • March 25, 2021

The San Diego Community College District and San Diego Unified School District governing boards’ held their annual joint meeting on March 16.

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‘Laser Chick’ sharing STEM research with City College

The San Diego Promise program is also accepting applications

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • March 9, 2021

Womxn in STEM: Dr. Desiré Whitmore will be held on March 1 at 2 p.m.

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