City Times

Run, run as fast as you can

October 25, 2011

Cross Country is a sport that is seldom highlighted. Whether you think it is worthy of the title of a sport or not, think about running your ultimate best in a 5K race and then give your answer. Each...

Celebrating Asian Cinema

October 18, 2011

San Diego will celebrate Asian cinema by presenting the 12th Annual Asian Film Festival beginning Oct. 20 and running through Oct. 28. For eight days, the festival will present screenings an array of...

‘This is what democracy looks like’

Fernando Yates, Amanda Santoni • October 11, 2011

A 74-year-old woman with a walker, a 37-year-old student living out of his car and a 65-year-old Argentinean immigrant are some of the faces that made up the estimated 1,400 people that participated in...

Help for times of crisis

October 11, 2011

As students at City College, everyday life can become a little stressful. That is why City College offers Mental Health Counseling Services, located right above Student Health Services in room A-221. Services...

Event shows reel growth

October 11, 2011

San Diego’s annual film festival celebrated its tenth birthday and returned to its home at the Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15 theater in downtown Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. The festival’s opening night kicked...

Movie Review: ‘Drive’ takes turns to a new level

Tom Andrew • October 11, 2011

Director Nicholas Winding Refn is no stranger to creating an edgy feel in his films and “Drive” is no exception. Refn has created a film that seems odd and sweet to begin with, but don’t be fooled;...

Frugal Foodie: Ocean Beach burger joint hits Broadway

Bobby Whaley • October 11, 2011

Located on 10th Avenue and Broadway is a small restaurant with big flavor. With only two locations, one downtown and another in Ocean Beach, it is a nationally recognized restaurant, being listed as one...

Anatomy of a protest

October 11, 2011

The organizers of Occupy San Diego are a wide collection of individuals and groups. Inspired by the movement on Wall Street they came together Tuesday, Oct. 4, to plan the “occupation” that would occur...

Perspective: Poor military policy finally repealed after thousands unfairly discharged

October 11, 2011

What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions military service members? Is it courage? Bravery? Patriotism? In many instances all of these would be the popular answers. But,...

Pro: Good riddance to a bad policy

October 11, 2011

Sept. 20 marked the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the policy that for 18 years kept gay and lesbian military personnel from disclosing their sexual orientation. Many argue that the “Don’t...

Con: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ gave protection

October 11, 2011

As of Sept. 20 gays have lost their privacy in the military. The repeal of the long standing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy for homosexuals in our military might look positive for the gay rights...

Social Medium: Safety issues seem to be overlooked on campus

October 11, 2011

Oct. 12, 2010 is one of the saddest days in our school’s history, on that day 19-year-old Diana Gonzalez was murdered. The attack, that took place in one of the men’s restrooms that evening, surprised...