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Karl Strauss Brewery and Grill on India St. in Little Italy/Downtown. Photo credit: Michelle Moran

Local breweries near you

Michelle Moran May 22, 2014

Living in San Diego, when you think of beer, it isn’t about Budweiser or Corona anymore. This city is the craft brew capital of the U.S., an attribute well deserved. With more than 60 breweries...

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Student leaders engage — General Assembly convenes to suggest legislation

Kaily Sanders May 22, 2014

Nine Associated Students Government (ASG) representatives traveled to Los Angeles on May 2 to attend the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) General Assembly to advocate for students’...

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The eighth floor of the V building parking garage has had spots reserved for a organization going by the name of NSA. Photo credit: Joe Kendall

NSA in our garage?

Joe Kendall May 22, 2014

The NSA seems to be everywhere these days – in the news, in your email and the parking lot in the V building. Wait, what? Those of you that park in the V building might have noticed the parking spaces...

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Guests enjoyed the portfolios of City students, including Edward Honakers works titled Depression, right wall. Photo credit: Edwin Rendon

‘Higher quality’ photos – Professional photographers judge student photo exhibit at the Luxe

Edwin Rendon May 21, 2014

Photographs that explored the human psyche and emotions won top honors in the Ninth Annual Student Exhibition 2014.City’s Photography Department organized the judged competition, which drew more...

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Summer hours at City

Pedro Delgado May 21, 2014

As City College prepares to hold general summer classes for the first time in several years, departments and offices are announcing their hours during this period. Here is a sample of what will be open...

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A federal contractor donates 80 LCD monitors to Bridging the Gap. (Official Facebook image)

Contractor bridges the gap for students

Joe Kendall May 21, 2014

Bridging the Gap (BTG), a recently formed non-profit organization based at City College, has partnered with a local federal contractor to give new life to surplus electronics. Robert Crouse, the non-profit’s...

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The day was marked by powerful signs and bullhorn chants in conjunction with a well-organized flag precession down Park Blvd, ending at Chicano Park in Barrio Logan.  The messages of the day hit hard, calling out perceived uneven economnic polices and egregious deportation laws, and rights for all workers from Latinos and African Americans to the elderly and queer groups. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Voices demand workers’ rights (with gallery)

Diego Lynch May 20, 2014

On May 1, students and San Diego area activists gathered to celebrate “May Day” also known as International Worker’s Day. Unrecognized by the US Government, May Day represents the struggles of the...

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Photo credit: Michele Suthers

Associated Students (not quite a) Government

Diego Lynch May 20, 2014

The Associated Student Government (ASG) of City College has a problem: It is not a government, which might be fine. There are many great things that are not governments. And certain events the ASG attend...

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Graphic by Rolando Ortiz, City Times

Turnout relies on effective access to visible candidates

Christopher Handloser May 20, 2014

Voter turnout in the 2012 Obama reelection was 57.5 percent. Kevin Faulconer was recently elected mayor of San Diego with less than 30 percent of the electorate giving their say. City College’s latest...

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Photo credit: Michele Suthers

Graduation marks turning of City’s century

Kaily Sanders May 20, 2014

City College will celebrate the 100th Year Commencement on May 23 at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The commencement will celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the students from the 99th graduating...

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Members of student clubs like Visionary Feminists campaigned on behalf of the Gonzalez Mural, although it is yet to be approved and hung by the City College Public Art Committee. Photo credit: Christopher Handloser

Public art rules developed

Joe Kendall May 20, 2014

Nearly seven months after the hanging of the Diana Gonzalez mural was stalled, City’s Public Art Committee awaits approval of permanent guidelines for displaying art on campus. Dean of Student Affairs...

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Enactus will partner with the SD Food Bank to give away free food to students in the quad outside the bookstore. Photo credit: Christopher Handloser

Enactus partners with San Diego Food Bank

Diego Lynch May 20, 2014

The City College Enactus Food Empowerment and Sustainability Center, or food pantry, has formed a partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, a non-profit which provides food at low...

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