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City College student severely injured in protest speaks

Leslie Furcron talked in a press conference about her experience at the May 30 La Mesa protest

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • June 11, 2020

Leslie Furcron, a San Diego City College student who was shot with a projectile while attending a protest in La Mesa, spoke to the media on June 10.

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Community college officials share statements in support of black community

State chancellor and local officials posted on social media

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2020

The state community college chancellor, as well as officials from the San Diego Community College District and City College, have shared public statements in solidarity against police brutality and racial injustice against the black community.

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VIDEO: City College volleyball commit overcomes change during pandemic

High school students like Geenen saw massive changes to their senior year

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 29, 2020

Mission Bay High School senior Jillian Geenen recently shared her story about committing to San Diego City College to play volleyball.

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UPDATE: SDCCD announces plans to move to online classes in response to COVID-19

The conversion is expected to be incremental, starting March 16 through March 31

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2020

Constance Carroll, the chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, said the district’s three colleges and Continuing Education are planning to begin the conversion of on-site classes to online starting March 16.

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Knights upset keeps postseason hopes alive

San Diego City College men's basketball move on to the Sweet 16 round of the Southern California Regionals playoffs

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 2, 2020

The San Diego City College men’s basketball team stunned defending state champion Fullerton College on its home floor, winning 63-61 in the second round of the Southern California Regionals playoffs on Saturday.

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City College continues its winning streak

The Knights defeated Los Angeles Southwest, ending its streak at five

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2020

The San Diego City College men’s basketball team defeated Los Angeles Southwest, 92-73, in the opening round of the Southern California Regional playoffs at Harry West Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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City College men’s basketball advances to playoffs

The Knights open the postseason at home on Wednesday

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2020

The San Diego City College men’s basketball team advanced to the first round of the Southern California Regional playoffs for the seventh straight year.

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City men’s basketball team wins over Palomar College

With just two games left in the season, the Knights are hopeful to make to playoffs

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 18, 2020

With a pair of games separating the San Diego City College men’s basketball team from the postseason, the Knights won against Palomar College, 88-81.

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City College commencement returns to Balboa Park

The 2020 commencement will be back at its original location after a one-year move to the Convention Center

Lacey Stefano and Elisabeth Vermeulen • February 13, 2020

The 2019 event was held at the Convention Center in Downtown San Diego for the first time, as a temporary solution., but will be returning to Balboa Park this year for its 106th ceremony.

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City Times names pair Editors-in-Chief

Responsibilities include editing stories and controlling the flow of content on the award-winning website

Lacey Stefano, Assistant Sports Editor • February 11, 2020

City Times is excited to welcome two new editors-in-chief, Vicky Pineda and Diangela Veras, for the spring semester. The pair was selected to head City Times for their work ethic and dedication to the program.

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Decade Review: Sports

A lot has happened with sports in the last decade, and with that, here are some of the most impactful and meaningful sports stories of the decade.

Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor • December 26, 2019

Memorable sports moments of the decade.

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Bernie Sanders holds immigration rally

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders held an immigration rally at San Ysidro High School on Dec. 20.

Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor • December 22, 2019

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who is currently a candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, held a rally at San Ysidro High School to talk immigration.

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