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No plans for spring break? Here are 5 ways to spend your time

Not everyone has a grand trip planned, so why not spend your time locally?

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • March 23, 2023

Spring break is finally upon us here at San Diego City College, affording us some well-earned rest and relaxation, as well as an opportunity for travel. Here are some ideas for killing time that you can do right here in San Diego.

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Opera of Tijuana comes to City College

Three opera performers and a pianist entertain students and faculty

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • October 12, 2022

Four members of The Opera of Tijuana came to San Diego City College in collaboration with the World Cultures program on Oct. 5.

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City student Ana Isabel Serrano leaves a tale of affirmation

President of Active Minds and labor union intern graduates with transfer to UCSD

Philip Salata, News Editor • June 1, 2022

Serrano honed her curiosity while growing up in Tijuana and attending what she described as a “very Catholic high school.” “I tend to jump into taboo topics,” she said. “What don’t you want me to discover?”

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RADIO: Bi-national experimental music the focus of Radio Static show

Philip Salata hosts the hour of local sounds

Philip Salata, Multimedia Journalist • March 22, 2022

Curating experimental music from the San Diego/Tijuana region, host Philip Salata, brings us an hour of local sounds that disintegrate, crash, burn, harmonize, vibrate, and subvert.

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Tijuana-based dance company overcomes pandemic shutdown

Lux Boreal has taken its performances online, creating global audience

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • April 2, 2021

Imagine being an artist and facing the possibility of unemployment and not sharing your art form with the world.

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Lux Boreal shares interactive dance experience

Tijuana-based dance company performed at City College’s Saville Theatre before the pandemic

Christopher Tapanes, Staff Writer • February 25, 2021

Tijuana-based dance company Lux Boreal, which in the past has performed at City College’s Saville Theatre, is presenting its interactive virtual experience L4B3R1NTO through tomorrow, Feb. 26.

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VIDEO: What do border crossers think about Trump?

January 21, 2017

We asked U.S. citizens crossing the border into the U.S. what they thought of Donald Trump as he was being sworn in as the 45th president. Their common response: Fear.

New club hits the campus

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists becomes a student group after two years

Heder Casas • December 15, 2015

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists becomes a student group after two years

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Concert Review: A rare Jewel shines at the Sherwood

Singer-songwriter Jewel comes to La Jolla to talk about book, album and San Diego past

Mike Madriaga • October 14, 2015

Singer-songwriter Jewel comes to La Jolla to talk about book, album and San Diego past

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‘Bring Zaphire home’

GoFundMe campaign helps bring City College student Zaphire Alonso back to San Diego after motorcycle accident in Mexico

Mike Madriaga • September 29, 2015

GoFundMe campaign helps bring City College student Zaphire Alonso back to San Diego after motorcycle accident in Mexico

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Crossing Borders

One City College student’s daily routine getting to and from school in one of America’s busiest border towns

Laura Sanchez • May 21, 2015

One City College student’s daily routine getting to and from school in one of America’s busiest border towns

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City College sheds light on social justice

Laura Sanchez, Phoenix Webb, and Aldo Ramírez • April 21, 2015

Mayra Almaraz tearfully recounted how her ex-boyfriend is serving a life sentence for a botched robbery due to the three strikes law. Almaraz shared her story in MS-462 during the afternoon session of...