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CTTV’s flagship news program closes the fall 2023 semester

Roxanne Vieira, CTTV Producer • December 7, 2023

CTTV’s flagship news program closes the fall 2023 semester.

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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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City College program promises free tuition. SDCCD says over 6K students have taken advantage.

Promise Program students get access to priority counseling, registration and support

Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia Journalist • October 18, 2023

To be eligible for the Promise Program, students must be first-time college students or returning SDCCD students who have not enrolled in classes for three or more semesters excluding summer.

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City College students, administrators share CSU tuition increase concerns

California State Universities approve 6% annual tuition hike each of the next five years, community college leaders speak on their proposed solutions

Marco Guajardo, Editor in Chief • October 13, 2023

In a recent move that sparked mixed responses among students and educational leaders, the California State University system approved a 6% annual tuition increase for the next five years, compounding to 34%, beginning in fall 2024.

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State community colleges chancellor leads first student media teleconference

Sonya Christian promotes Vision 2030 plan, developing transfer pathways amid rising CSU tuition costs

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 25, 2023

Chancellor Sonya Christian focused on Vision 2030, a plan to increase the educational value of California's community colleges by raising transfer rates, creating more bachelor’s programs and improving financial support access.

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Editorial: The costs of going to school

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor • April 21, 2015

There’s a great pressure for young adults to attend college and pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher. Oftentimes, one may be looked down upon for not working toward a degree and stereotyped as not...