City Times

‘Hidden Figures’ film screening sparks discussion about injustice, progress

City College Black Film Friday events shine spotlight on Black history through cinema

Kathryn Gray, Editor In Chief • February 18, 2022

In celebration of Black History Month, San Diego City College hosted a screening and discussion of the film “Hidden Figures” on Feb. 17 on Zoom for Black Film Friday.

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REVIEW: ‘Hidden Figures’

City College hosts a film screening and discussion of the biographical drama about three Black women who helped NASA put an astronaut in orbit

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • February 17, 2022

The World Cultures program at San Diego City College will present a community Zoom viewing and discussion of the film “Hidden Figures" on Feb. 17.

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LIVE BLOG: City College sets the stage for Fall Fest

Officials say the first 150 registered students to attend will receive $500 each

Kathryn Gray, Jakob McWhinney, Christopher Tapanes, Will Mauriz, Aldo Ramirez, and Kathy Archibald • December 8, 2021

As San Diego City College staff prepared for today’s Fall Fest, at which $75,000 in student aid will be distributed in $500 increments to the first 150 eligible students to attend, a small crowd of students gathered near the campus’s Schwartz Plaza.

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Student interest high for City College’s first Fall Fest

The promise of a $500 incentive draws students to the first in-person, campus-wide event

Philip Salata, Kathy Archibald, and Jakob McWhinney • December 7, 2021

San Diego City College officials recently announced an event called Fall Fest, slated to take place on campus on Dec. 8, during which $75,000 in aid money will be given to students to entice attendance at the first campus-wide event since the COVID-19 shutdown.

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City College ASG president finds her voice, paves way to future

Victoria Owusu brings her passion for student success to the forefront at ASG

Kathryn Gray, Managing Editor • November 17, 2021

Having first visited San Diego City College to attend a UMOJA event during her senior year at Hoover High School, Victoria Owusu remembers hearing the welcome address in her native language and feeling City would be the only community college for her.

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MAGAZINE: Marine veteran writes next chapter of his music story

City College home to music evolution of D’Marcus Andrus

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • March 11, 2021

The musical origin story of D’Marcus Andrus puts him on the streets of Japan setting up flyers for underground rap shows. Hw is now president of City College's Music Club.

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City College professors and tutors help from a distance

Tutoring services continue for City College students through the summer term

Sonny Garibay, Editor-at-Large • June 4, 2020

UMOJA aided students preparing for finals during the final study jam of the semester.

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Transfer and Career Center holds industry panel to discuss black excellence

Panelists discuss hardships and overcoming the challenges of being an individual of color in the workforce

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

As Black History Month commemoration continues, the Transfer and Career Center held an Industry Career Panel discussing the topic of black excellence. “It was really important for me to find representatives...

Authors, City College students perform as part of Black History Month

City College alumna Kisha Phillips, student Malcolme Muttaqee read their books at the Black Box Theater

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle and Sophia Traylor • February 22, 2020

An alumna and current students read and performed their pieces during the Day of the Arts event, part of the celebration of Black History Month at City College. The event was hosted by Umoja, a community that supports African American and other historically underrepresented students.

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City College Block Party showcases student skills, successes

The semester-ending event aims to demonstrate work and skills achieved by students.

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor • December 5, 2019

As tradition dictates, San Diego City College held its biannual Block Party this Thursday, in order to showcase students work and invite them to learn about other classes and professors.

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Umoja bring music, pizza, and mathematics to City College

Math Jam helped students have fun and provided tutoring services.

Scott Gardinier, Staff Writer • March 15, 2019

The UMOJA community at San Diego City College brought music and pizza to many students at the Math Center and Curran Plaza during yesterday’s Math Jam.

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San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month

San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month with events ranging from weekly Black Film Fridays to visits from activist artists and speakers.

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • February 20, 2019

San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month with events ranging from weekly Black Film Fridays to visits from activist artists and speakers.

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