UPDATE: Workshops make taboo the new normal at City College

Taboo Topics meets every other Wednesday through May 5 at 4:30 p.m.

Marlena Harvey, Managing Editor • March 1, 2021

When it comes to sexuality or mental health, we often find ourselves afraid of asking questions or sharing personal experiences. Two students at San Diego City College have decided to create a safe space to break these taboos. 

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#TODAYATCITY: ‘Taboo Topics,’ paid fellowship chat on the calendar

Participate in a workshop in a safe space and learn about paid fellowships

Kathryn Gray and Rachel de la Torre • February 17, 2021

A Student Health Center workshop on Taboo Topics and a Q&A session about a paid fellowship program are both on the calendar at City College today.

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VIDEO: The pandemic causing an economic divide

The wealth of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos doubled, while unemployment soared

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 17, 2020

During the course of 2020 and the pandemic, the popularity of online shopping has been surging. Amazon has become a convenient way many people shop for their basic needs. 

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VIDEO: Zoom logged record-breaking year

The video conference platform is a rare winner during the pandemic

Assad Khalilzadeh, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 16, 2020

The pandemic has given the video conferencing platform Zoom the greatest boost in usage and popularity any business could hope for.

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MAGAZINE: College enrollments drop; City College, SDSU students react

COVID-19 is impacting the amount of students applying

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • December 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several areas of life this year including student enrollment, which is down according to data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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CalWorks Arts & Crafts Day brings holiday spirit to City College

CalWorks is hosting a virtual puppet show on Nov. 20

Lucas Barreto, Staff Writer • November 19, 2020

With many City College students isolated from friends and family during the holidays, Zoom has become the best way to bring everyone together to celebrate. 

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City College professors encourage ‘sleeping giants’ to vote

Students joined in for a live discussion on the importance of voting

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

Professors at San Diego City College encouraged students to get to know the candidates and different propositions to make the best-educated decision when they vote. 

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HUBU Conference coming to City College

This year's conference will be virtual on Oct. 29

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 26, 2020

The 10th Annual Hermanos Unidos Brothers United conference, aimed at supporting, inspiring and motivating men through topics addressing real life issues faced in college, is coming on Oct. 29.

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SDCCD, City College classes to remain online for remainder of academic year

Announcement made in advance of a virtual forum by Chancellor Constance Carroll

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • September 17, 2020

The San Diego Community College District, one of the largest in California, will remain online with its instruction through the academic year, including the January 2021 intersession and spring 2021 semester.

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Virtual student resource fair connects City College students

City College raises awareness of all the resources available for students

Paris Hickson, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020

The student resource fair will provide information about new and returning student resources from Student Services programs from City College.

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Student health, mental health services available online during fall semester

Virtual front desk among options for students

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • September 14, 2020

San Diego City College’s Student Health Center and Mental Health Counseling Center are closed for in-person services due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But students have options to access both virtually.

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City College faculty continues to adapt

Professor Anna Evashko continues to teach remotely during the pandemic

Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer • June 17, 2020

Professors teaching hands-on laboratory classes have found the move to remote learning has additional challenges to overcome.

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