Farewell to Burgess

Allison Browne
May 15, 2013 • 99 views
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Dozens of people came out to honor and say farewell to City College President Terry Burgess, who will be retiring at the end of June. The party was held in the Corporate Education Center, located in the new MS building, on April 29."People all over campus should be given the chance to come and say thank... Read more »

Language Festival

David Carrillo
May 15, 2013 • 69 views
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If you were looking for an interesting and fun event last month, the Language Festival was not to be missed. This cultural event was held April 17 in Gordon Quad. Originally scheduled from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., the event ran slightly longer because of a piñata breaking.Student Jamel Branch, who attended... Read more »

City Times staff receives prestigious honors

David Carrillo
May 15, 2013 • 86 views
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City Times student newspaper was recently awarded first place with special merit by the American Scholastic Press Association.The results of the national contest were announced April 24.In addition to that award, the staff participated in the Journalism Association of Community Colleges State convention... Read more »

Fall schedule shows no classes being cut

Michelle Moran
May 15, 2013 • 170 views
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Community College students expected budget cuts this upcoming fall semester, but it seems like the budget will increase. Instead of classes being cut, there will in fact be more classes added in the fall.As the district generates more funding, classes will continue to be added to the fall and spring... Read more »

City College president retiring

Elizabeth Carson
May 15, 2013 • 78 views
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Terrence Burgess says he’s anxious about retirement after 42 years of working in education. Burgess started his career in education in 1971, teaching biology at Mater Dei High School. Although, teaching wasn’t always Burgess’ first choice in careers.He originally went to college to... Read more »

Students gear up at grad fair

Paul Smoot
May 1, 2013 • 253 views
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From graduation rings to ceremonial gowns, the grad fair is all about preparing students for their upcoming commencement. Held in the Schwartz Square courtyard on April 30, the fair consisted of nine information booths with features ranging from handmade jewelry to class ring fittings. Dee Dee Porter,... Read more »

Archeologists uncover hunter-gatherer artifacts in San Diego

Mariel Mostacero
April 16, 2013 • 424 views
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City College hosted a presentation April 3 on the archeological finds in San Diego County, showing students the rich history of the people who lived thousands of years before today. The event, "10,000 Years: An Archeological Record of San Diego County", was held in the Learning Resource Center alongside... Read more »

Language festival set for April 17

Mariel Mostacero
April 15, 2013 • 164 views
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The Languages department will be hosting its second Language Festival of the year at Gorton Quad on April 17. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last semester’s event included live Italian music, tables set up with different cultural items to display, and clubs promoting multi-national... Read more »

Apocalypse soon, or just nuclear power?

J. Rae Chipera
April 15, 2013 • 733 views
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As Iran enriches uranium, some Western officials act as though the nuclear apocalypse is approaching, fearing North Korean aid to the Iranian program. Meanwhile, the president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose final term concludes in June, continually claims Iran is not developing weapons. On March... Read more »

Students compete for campus leadership

Christopher Handloser
April 8, 2013 • 395 views
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City College students will vote this week for next school year’s Associated Student Government representatives. In hopes to drive voter turnout, a website was established, and students can vote online beginning Tuesday at 7am and running through midnight Wednesday. Topping the ballot are two candidates... Read more »