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The I.D.E.A.S. Club will have a silent auction on March 14 at the Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park. (Courtesy photo)

Art auction will benefit City’s Dreamers

Celia Jimenez March 13, 2014

The I.D.E.A.S. Club will hold the “Art of Persistence,” a silent auction of arts and crafts, on March 14 at El Centro Cultural de la Raza to help “Dreamers” from City College pay...

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Barrio Star in Bankers Hill offers a variety of margaritas at fair prices. Photo credit: Michelle Moran

Barrio Star offers Mexican food and drinks for the soul

Michelle Moran March 12, 2014

Barrio Star is a small gem located in Bankers Hill. It is hard to miss this eye-catching restaurant as you drive north on Fifth Street toward Hillcrest. First impressions, the decor is eccentric and very...

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Photo credit: Michele Suthers

Divide us and we’ll conquer.

Essence Mcconnell March 12, 2014

Better start rethinking that California-shaped tattoo you wanted to get over Spring Break. A petition has been launched to split California into six, separate states in hopes to be available for voters...

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Photo credit: Michele Suthers

California has the best of all worlds and splitting it is a mistake

Diego Lynch March 12, 2014

A “state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country,” said US supreme court Justice Louis Brandeis,...

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Still from the 2013 film Fruitvale Station. (Courtesy image)

“Fruitvale Station” screening leaves students speechless

Celia Jimenez March 12, 2014

City College's Black History month celebration came to an end on Feb. 27 with the showing of the award winning film "Fruitvale Station," based on the true story of Oscar Grant and his death at hands of...

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Richard Montoya, right, with actor Nick Gonzalez speaking about the film Water & Power. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Latino comedian transitions to the big screen

Edwin Rendon March 12, 2014

Mexican-American actor and playwright Richard Montoya is the founder of the satirical troupe Culture Clash, which is gearing up to release its play-turned-film, “Water & Power.” Opening...

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Girls Generation performing on their 2013 Girls and Peace Tour in Singapore. (Official Facebook photo)

Fierce songs to unleash your inner girl power

Angelica Wallingford March 12, 2014

Fierce is defined as displaying a ferocious aggressiveness or showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity. While these ladies won’t attack you like a herd of lionesses, they will give you some quality...

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Films shine at 21st annual San Diego Latino Film Festival

Essence Mcconnell March 12, 2014

Ethan van Thillo, founder of the Latino Film Festival, visited City College Tuesday afternoon to introduce students to the schedule of films for the 21st annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.Thillo opened...

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Local artist Salvador Roberto Torres displays his rendition for the completed mural project. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

A vision for the future

Diego Lynch March 12, 2014

Longtime Chicano artist and activist Salvador “Queso” Roberto Torres is partnering with City College students to paint a mural in Barrio Logan depicting San Diego’s maritime history. The...

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Imagen de la publicidad para el Dia Internacional de la Mujer en The Front. (Courtesy graphic)

Tu cartera te lo agradecerá — Tres lugares en la ciudad para divertirte con estilo

Edwin Rendon March 1, 2014

Se nos termina el mes del amor y amistad, y si le pusiste mucho dulce a tu corazón; me imagino que andas un poco liviano de tostón. Con un esplendor de ofrecimientos en nuestra ciudad y región...

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Entertainment options you and your wallet will love

Edwin Rendon March 1, 2014

As the month of love and friendship draws to an end, your wallet may be a bit lighter if you have splurged on your sweetheart. Worry not, however. Given the splendor of our city and binational region,...

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Freshman guard Christian Jones split the defenders for two of his 14 points as the Knights defeated Hancock to advance to round two of the playoffs. Photo credit: Christopher Handloser

Knights roll into the second round of the playoffs

March 1, 2014

The City College men’s basketball team looks light up the Inland Empire tonight, taking on fourth-ranked Chaffey College in their gym at 7 p.m. The Knights (21-8) have plenty of momentum after easily...

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