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Punk legend Patti Smith sang songs and read passages from her autobiography Just Kids at an event at Spreckels Theatre. ArtPower! at UC San Diego.

Patti Smith rocks and reads

Issa Lozano October 25, 2012

A renowned figure in rock and roll – nicknamed the “Godmother of Punk” – who propelled to fame in 1975, Patti Smith returned to San Diego for “Downtown with Patti Smith" at Spreckels Theatre,...

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The San Jose/ Evergreen Community College district hosts an active shooter day Sept. 28 to properly train police response.  Courtesy of San Jose/Evergreen Community College Police Department

Colleges train for shooting scenarios

Adam Burkhart October 23, 2012

The San Diego Community College District police department provided instruction in active shooter response training conducted at San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Sept. 27 and 28. Sergeant...

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Sarah Guzman stands silently during City College’s memorial for Diana Gonzalez in Gorton Quad on Oct. 11. Gonzalez was killed on campus Oct. 12 in 2010. Troy Orem, City Times

Commemorating victims of abuse

Fahima Paghmani October 23, 2012

Amidst heartbreaking pauses and tearful eyes, people who knew Diana Gonzalez recounted the unaccomplished hopes and dreams she once had. City College hosted a memorial in her honor on Oct. 11.  The event...

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Plate of Gored Gored, cubed cuts of raw beef flavored with chili powder and clarified butter.
Andrew Hahn, City Times

Steak served medium-raw

Andrew Hahn October 22, 2012

Has anyone ever considered that for the first time in human history, we are fortunate enough to eat food from almost any culture anywhere in the world, without even leaving our city? Today, my taste buds...

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Cross country performs well

Cross country performs well

Benny A. McFadden October 22, 2012

Perfect weather and team spirit combined on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Morley Field when the women’s cross country team got to practice for upcoming conference running. Both teams ran in the opening race,...

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Lady Knights win 3-2

Mariel Mostacero October 22, 2012

The City College women’s volleyball team played a home game against the Palomar College Comets Oct. 12, gaining a victory in the set with a final score of 3-2. “I thought it was incredible. The...

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Tessa Butterfield (#14) throws to Southwestern College player  at the Harry West Gym at City College during the second game of a breast cancer awareness benefit.  Mariel Mostacero, City Times

Knights beat Jaguars in ‘Play For a Cure’ match

Mariel Mostacero October 22, 2012

The women’s volleyball team once again dominated the opposing team, the Southwestern Jaguars, in the “Play for a Cure” match, a 3-game set played Oct. 12 at City College to benefit breast cancer...

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Propositions to know about before turning in your ballot

Michael A. Liggins October 22, 2012

Proposition 30 - Finding Funding for California’s Schools  If passed, Proposition 30 would raise the annual income tax rates for Californians who earn more than $250,000 a year. The measure would...

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, left, and U.S. President Barack Obama shake hands before the first presidential debate at Denver University on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in Denver, Colorado.

Elephant vs. donkey: Students have a clear choice in November

Fahima Paghmani October 22, 2012

President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney bump heads in many areas, but when the attention is pointed towards education, both parties could not emphasize more the importance of this topic.  Although...

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Obama seeks lower tuition

Michael A. Liggins October 22, 2012

According to a Gallop Poll conducted in April of this year, President Barack Obama is still favored as leader by 60 percent of young Americans ages 18-29. To consolidate his connection with young voters...

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Romney wants private funding

Fahima Paghmani October 22, 2012

If elected as president, Mitt Romney will pursue a sincere education plan to reform interest of students and parents ahead for interest about education and provide a chance for every child to appreciate...

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Rain or shine, City unites

Mariel Mostacero October 22, 2012

Even with a rainy day, The Uprising was still able to host the Club Revolution event Oct. 11 in the cafeteria, opening its doors to other clubs that also participated this year. “We opened up our...

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