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Paris attacks hit home

A group of people make a combination peace sign and Eiffel Tower at the House of France in Balboa Park on Nov. 16 during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the attacks in Paris and Saint- Denis that occurred on Nov. 13. Photo credit: Richard Valentin

Parisian born San Diego City College professor Philippe Patto shares his reactions and thoughts on the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks

Angelica Wallingford • December 8, 2015

On the night of Nov. 13, one of the deadliest attacks on French soil since World War II occurred in multiple locations across Paris and Saint-Denis claiming more than 132 lives. Meanwhile, 5,000 miles...

Former City College student dies fighting for ISIS

Douglas McAuthur McCain. (Facebook Community Page.)

Angelica Wallingford • August 28, 2014

A former San Diego City College student died in Syria fighting for the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, otherwise known as ISIS, federal authorities announced. According to various news...

Diplomacy talk begins

Torrey Spoerer • September 14, 2013

Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen and other Middle Eastern nations have all been trampled for years by foreign interests in hopes of eradicating al-Qaida. Yet now, we find ourselves, yet again, debating...

We can’t ignore crimes against humanity

Ahmad Blue • September 14, 2013

The idea of an American intervention in Syria has received much negative feedback, yet there are reasons to go and consequences if nothing is done. Sometime in late August, the Syrian government used...

Another war only adds fuel to the fire

Christopher Handloser • September 14, 2013

During the Arab Spring of 2011, the world witnessed civil wars erupt in Syria. President Bashar Al-Assad and his newly appointed military engaged in bloody conflict with former military officials and...

Protesters rally against possible U.S. involvement in war with Syria

September 4, 2013

Jessica RamirezA variety of signs could be seen during a rally protesting possible U.S. military involvement in a war against Syria. Protesters held up signs during the event which was held in conjunction...