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PODCAST: Ballet Folklorico performer adjusts to stay-at-home orders

This is the debut episode of City Speaks, a podcast presented by the reporters of City Times

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego City College student Paula Quinonez has been unable to meet and practice with her Ballet Folklorico troupe. She talks about what she misses in the debut episode of the City Speaks podcast.

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REVIEW: “Train To Busan” a ride of a lifetime

South Korean film is thrilling, zombie-packed

Angel Cazares, Staff Writer • April 29, 2020

Horror movies have had a trend of overproducing certain ideas. “Train to Busan” was the exception.

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State chancellor discusses emergency response to pandemic outbreak

California community colleges are preparing for the continuation of online classes

Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer • April 28, 2020

Community colleges all over California are preparing for online instruction to continue, possibly through the fall term, according to California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley.

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7 ways to give back during the pandemic

From mask collections to virtual food drives to blood donations by appointment, there are plenty of ways to help

Uyen Pham, Staff Writer • April 27, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Uyen Pham gives you a way to give back during the pandemic.

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REVIEW: Kingdom Hearts 3

This video game is ideal for Disney and action fans under stay-at-home orders

Angel Cazares, Staff Writer • April 24, 2020

The player tries to find his friends and fight back the darkness that is destroying worlds in the finale of the Kingdom Hearts saga.

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City College students will receive financial aid from the government

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides aid to higher education

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 23, 2020

San Diego City College students will receive just under 2.3 million in financial aid from the federal government, according to the database that lists the allocations for each college and university across the country.

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City College student living the van life

Minimalist lifestyle has upsides, challenges during pandemic

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 22, 2020

Nicole Mckissick, her boyfriend Ty Johnson, and their two dogs arrived in San Diego in a 1998 Chevy Express in March 2019. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how McKissick lives.

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6 movies to watch from home

Streaming services aren't the only resource for movies -- check out the library for a catalog of great flicks

Angel Cazares, Staff Writer • April 21, 2020

In the latest News You Can Use, staff writer Angel Cazares recommends movies to break up the long days at home.

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Students to receive donated laptops from City College

Officials hope to have as many as 5,000 laptops available

Luz Jaimes, Staff Writer • April 17, 2020

San Diego City College will be giving out 500 laptops and Wi-Fi hubs to deserving students starting today, according to an email sent by San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz on Tuesday and confirmed on social media today.

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City students, faculty react to commencement postponement

With City's annual graduation ceremony pushed back, students express fears of missing out (FOMO)

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • April 15, 2020

Due to a statewide restriction of assembling large groups, San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance Carroll announced in an email that City's May 22 ceremony has been postponed to summer or fall, or perhaps in a digital format.

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City College homeless shelter worker copes with new reality

The San Diego Convention Center is being repurposed as a homeless shelter to prevent the further spread of COVID-19

Chris LeFall, Staff Writer • April 13, 2020

With travel bans in place and all public gatherings canceled, the San Diego Convention Center is being used to house the unsheltered. City College social work student Cyanne Knight is at ground zero during the transitioning of the homeless population.

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A Folklorico dancer copes with the new way of life

Paula Quinonez explains her experience while in quarantine

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • April 9, 2020

Prior to the quarantine, Paula Quinonez would practice with her Ballet Folklorico troupe twice a week. Now the group meets weekly on a Zoom call to talk and dance.

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