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State-provided data shows transfer rates increasing at City College

Data also shows top universities for transfer, associate’s degree popularity

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • November 14, 2023

According to latest figures from the State Chancellor’s Information System, of the 23,159 students enrolled in at least one term at City College in the 2020-21 school year, 16,151 students (69.7%) were working towards a transfer.

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As the costs of public universities rise, private colleges want City College students’ consideration

Small class sizes, financial aid programs among benefits private universities tout to transfer students

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • November 3, 2023

A community college student’s continuation of their education is an already difficult process. Many students strike out private universities due to the costs, but there are benefits that come with that kind of price tag.

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VIDEO: City College transfers have more time to submit Cal State, UC applications (updated)

New deadline set for Dec. 15

Jillian Fortner and Donovan Roberts • December 7, 2022

There is still time to send in an application to one or more of the 23 campuses of the Cal State University system.

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Knights volleyball announces new head coach

Former SDSU standout Audra Dent hired as head coach for women’s indoor and sand volleyball programs

Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • March 16, 2022

A new era in women’s indoor volleyball has officially begun at San Diego City College with the hiring of Audra Dent as the new head coach.

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City College policy will still require masking

Indoor, outdoor mask mandates have been relaxed in most public places, but not at the San Diego Community College District

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Editor • February 22, 2022

According to an email sent to students by the San Diego Community College District, its mask policy remains the same. Everyone is expected to wear acceptable face coverings while indoors and outdoors on all campuses, even after California officials lifted the statewide indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals on Feb. 15.

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City Times Media highlights its most-read stories of 2021

As the year comes to an end, City College student media staff took a moment to look back

Kathryn Gray, Managing Editor • December 20, 2021

From covering the impact of Covid-19 on the San Diego City College Community to major leadership changes in the San Diego Community College District, City Times Media brought breaking news to readers throughout the year.

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REVIEW: Music video featuring Vel the Wonder has City College ties

Director Nahla Valdez in a San Diego City College alum

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • June 7, 2021

The music video for the song, "Got Me Like Me" is different from any other video I have ever seen before.

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VIDEO: SDSU, UCSD to resume on-campus learning in fall

The universities are the top transfer destinations for students from San Diego City College

Ben Guadarrama, Multimedia Journalist • April 9, 2021

In an email to students, SDSU announced that it planned to operate at near-full capacity, while UCSD said it expected 90% of students and 85% of on-site faculty to be on campus.

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VIDEO: SDSU clears the way for new campus and stadium

A new SDSU stadium will be built in its place

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist • March 23, 2021

One of the last phases of demolition of SDCCU Stadium was completed Monday, bidding final farewell to 44-year-old landmark and making way for the new San Diego State Mission Valley and Aztec Stadium.

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MAGAZINE: College enrollments drop; City College, SDSU students react

COVID-19 is impacting the amount of students applying

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • December 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several areas of life this year including student enrollment, which is down according to data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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