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MS elevators called towers of terror

MS elevators called ‘towers of terror’

Mike Madriaga October 4, 2016

Some students blamed the faulty “Tower of Terror” elevators in the Math and Social Sciences (MS) Building for being tardy or sweaty for a few days last month. Since early the morning on Sept....

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‘Trauma of racism’ described

By Melissa De Pineres October 4, 2016

Days after a national leader of the Black Lives Matter movement spoke in San Diego about "the trauma of racism," an unarmed African refugee was shot to death by police in El Cajon. DeRay McKesson spoke...

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There was a slight increase in enrollment at City College, however it is still down from several years ago. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez / City Times

City’s low enrollment persists

By Thomas Chesy October 4, 2016

The sharp drop in enrollment felt at San Diego City College since 2010 is beginning to reverse, but not enough to save many long-afflicted classes from being eliminated this semester. "Classes keep...

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One of the goals of the new grant is to improve the graduation rate of Latino students at City College. Photo courtey of SDCCD

City College gets $2.6 million to ensure Latino success

By Gabe Rivera October 4, 2016

The San Diego Community College District announced that City College has been awarded a $2.6 million grant to help boost graduation and course completion rates by Hispanic students. The district’s...

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Community residents and faith leaders march Oct. 1 through downtown El Cajon to protest the killing of an unarmed African refugee by a city police officer. Photo by Celia Jimenez / City Times

Community demands justice

The national trauma and outrage of police killing unarmed black men reached San Diego in recent days. A family's call asking for help soon turned into tragedy when a police officer in El Cajon shot...

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Live viewing of presidential debate at City College on Monday

Esai Melendez September 26, 2016

On Monday, Sept. 26, there will be a live viewing and discussion of the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in Room MS-162 from 5:45  to 8 p.m. at SAn Diego City College. Students...

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Kenia Valence-Galeana and Ana Karina Lomeli-Cadenas

City’s students present project at White House

Mike Madriaga September 19, 2016

Two City College students made a special presentation at the White House on Monday. Ana Karina Lomeli-Cadenas and Kenia Valence-Galeana presented their winning proposal for designing youth programs...

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There are about four permits for every parking spot and students struggle to find parking on campus. It can take them up to hour to park  on City Colleges  lots. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Parking Nightmare at City College

Roberto de la Peña September 17, 2016

If you drive to City College, you might have noticed that parking spaces are very limited. According to the San Diego Community College District Police Department, there are approximately 1062 student...

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Activists set up a tribute to Diana Gonzalez on campus. Photo by Celia Jimenez

Court overturns conviction in Diana Gonzalez murder

By Celia Jimenez September 1, 2016

A court ruling has reopened a sad chapter at San Diego City College’s history. The Fourth Appellate District Court overturned the murder conviction of Armando Perez, who pleaded guilty to stabbing...

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, of the 49ers, sat down during the playing of the national anthem before the pre-season game against the Chargers on Sept. 1 at Qualcomm Stadium. Photo by Gabe Rivera

Kaepernick takes a knee at SD game during anthem

By Gabe Rivera September 1, 2016

As the San Diego hosted San Francisco for the final preseason game of the year Thursday night at Qualcomm Stadium, all eyes were on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick has received criticism...

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San Francisco Forty-Niner Colin Kaepernick has sparked a national debate. Photo from SF Forty-Niners

How will Kaepernick be received at Chargers’ game?

By Gabe Rivera September 1, 2016

On Thursday night at Qualcomm Stadium, the San Diego Chargers will host quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers for the final preseason game of the year. Kaepernick has recently received...

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Video: New president explains ASG’s role

David Pradel August 21, 2016

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