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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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State chancellor discusses plans to reopen campuses

California community colleges will have smaller classes and offer more hybrid courses

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • April 7, 2021

The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office hosted a statewide meeting on March 25 providing an update for all community colleges of California.

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City College graphic design ranked 10th internationally (with video)

Award were based on the entries of former student Archana Verma

Rachel de la Torre, Multimedia Journalist • March 31, 2021

The World Brand Design Society ranked San Diego City College 10th internationally for the Best Design Education Institution of 2020-21.

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LaserChick inspires students through her journey in STEM

Desiré Whitmore is focused on increasing awareness and opportunities

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • March 30, 2021

Dr. Desiré Whitmore, better known as “LaserChick,” never imagined what her life would be like back when she began her Associates Degree in Physical Science at Antelope Valley Community College outside Los Angeles.

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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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City Women Rock event coming to City College (with video)

It is the fifth year of the annual event

Deserie Larios, Staff writer • March 6, 2021

San Diego City College is hosting its 5th annual City Women Rock event on International Women’s Day. This year's theme for Women's Day is #ChooseToChallenge, “From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge,” a quote from the International Women's Day website.

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City College gets ready for the upcoming ASG elections

Any students who are registered in classes can vote in elections

Laura Montano, Multimedia Journalist • March 4, 2021

City College ASG held a virtual forum to share the latest campus updates about upcoming elections.

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City College announces cast for Festival of New Plays

This will be the 6th annual festival held by the Drama Department

Rachel de la Torre, Staff Writer • February 24, 2021

The official cast list for the 6th annual Festival of New Plays is out.

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City College Music Club holds first meeting of the semester

All students are welcome to join

Will Mauriz, Staff Writer • February 9, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, music has been forced away from live shows. The students of the Music Club are adapting and continuing to work on their craft.

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Replacements high on priority list for SDCCD Board of Trustees

The process to replace Trustee Sean Elo-Rivera continues today

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2021

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, covering several topics including replacing a trustee and the search for a new chancellor.

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City College resources help students navigate through online learning

Find what you need to succeed this semester in this edition of News You Can Use

Candise Berry, Jesus Lopez, Will Mauriz, Christopher Tapanes, Rachel de la Torre, Deserie Larios, Katia Pechenkina, Marlena Harvey, Gabriel Schneider, and Kathryn Gray • February 2, 2021

City Times staff has created a resource guide to assist students for the upcoming year, which includes deadlines and links to get connected.

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City College greets students in live-streamed event

Classes are still available for spring 2021 semester

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • February 1, 2021

San Diego City College’s Welcome Week, hosted by Student Affair coordinator Lori Oldham, informed students of resources and opportunities to get involved in the upcoming semester, even as remote learning continues due to the pandemic.

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