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City College’s first play of the season to open Oct. 6

The Black Box Theatre presents "Salvation Road," a production of the Dramatic Arts Program

Kevin Ouellette, Multimedia Journalist • October 2, 2023

“Salvation Road” tells the story of college freshman Denise, who drops out of school to join a charismatic church, cutting contact with her family and friends.

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Pickleball makes its debut as a City College class

Nick Skvarna teaches pickleball at City College, a sport ‘everybody can play’

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 29, 2023

Pickleball is very popular right now, and according to a 2023 report by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, is the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row.

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6 World Cultures events you don’t want to miss this October at City College

Fall semester series exhibiting traditions from a spectrum of groups includes arts, presentations

Bailey Kohnen, Multimedia Journalist • September 28, 2023

The Program offers a series on campus showcasing traditions from around the world, different identity spheres and abilities. The calendar includes presentations, concerts, art demos and film screenings.

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Ayotzinapa 9 years later: M.E.Ch.A rallies to raise awareness, seek justice on disappearance of 43 Mexican students

City College students commemorate rural teachers’ college students who disappeared on their way to honor victims of historic Tlatelolco student massacre in Mexico

Keila Menjivar Zamora, Sean Monney, and Marco Guajardo • September 27, 2023

Nine years after 43 prospective teachers were disappeared in Iguala, Mexico, members of M.E.Ch.A of San Diego City College rallied on campus on Sept. 26 to commemorate the events

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City College hosting CalFresh specialists to assist students with applications

General assistance for applying, current cases will be available on campus

Kevin Ouellette, Multimedia Journalist • September 26, 2023

The Basic Needs Center at San Diego City College will host two CalFresh specialists to assist students in applying for CalFresh on Sept. 28. Outreach staff will also help students with their existing CalFresh cases.

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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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GALLERY: City College Noche de Familia passes the vibe check, welcomes community with open arms

Office of Student Affairs, Promise Program hosted capacity event, showcasing the campus planetarium, TV studio and lowriders

Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia Journalist • September 22, 2023

Warm tortillas and carne asada perfumed the evening air as hanging tangerine, fuschia and lightsaber blue papel picado beckoned incoming students and their families onto the A building terrace of San Diego...

Academic Senate gives City College faculty a voice as part of shared governance model

The 33-member advisory council takes its participatory decision-making all the way to the district and Board of Trustees policies, always looking to fill senate seats

Marco Guajardo, Editor in Chief • September 22, 2023

The Academic Senate, made up of City College faculty and professors, is continuously seeking to fill its 33 seats. It is part of the broader participatory shared governance model under which City College operates.

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Suicide Prevention Fair returns to City College, connecting students, staff to resources

Over a dozen community, campus organizations represented at Sept. 18 event

Eve McNally, Multimedia Journalist • September 21, 2023

Representatives from campus health care and various community organizations offered life-affirming services.

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Experimental fiber artist gives tufting demonstration at City College

Emerging artist Denja Harris gives an interactive and improvised presentation of her artistic process to City students

Bailey Kohnen, Multimedia Journalist • September 20, 2023

Tufting is an ancient embroidery technique which involves pulling a thread through a base cloth to form a loop. The audience suggested colors to add to the composition and conversed with the artist throughout the demo

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BREAKING: City College is one step closer to on-campus affordable student housing

Demolition began today on the site of the future high-rise complex

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 19, 2023

Each unit will house 2-4 students and first serve students with housing needs, including low-income, veterans and foster youth. The complex will offer shared spaces like laundry facilities, dining halls, student study spaces and student support programs

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VOICES: Students react to affordable housing project coming to City College

Demolition of the old Childhood Development Center began on Sept. 19; officials say project could be completed in 2028

Ren Charifa, Luz Jaimes, and Kevin Ouellette • September 19, 2023

San Diego City College began demolishing the old Childhood Development Center today to make way for affordable student housing. Three journalists from the City Times interviewed students on campus to...

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