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Ready, Set Transfer!

Ready, Set Transfer!

Applications now open for Fall of 2018
Nanitzia Comparan Cuadras, Social Media Editor October 26, 2017

The two months of stress for San Diego City College students who are planning on transferring to a four-year university kicked off on Oct. 1, when California State University opened its new application...

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Proposed changes to future RTVF classes, such as offering classes only once a year, leave students’ questioning how they can complete the required material within the expected two year timeline.

City College administrators downsizing RTVF department

Esai Melendez, Arts/Features Editor October 25, 2017

You may have issues getting your degree soon if you’re majoring in Radio Television Video Film (RTVF). San Diego City College administration has decided to cut back on certain RTVF course offerings because...

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In October, California became the first sanctuary state in the U.S. - FILE.

California senate passes landmark sanctuary state bill

Celia Jimenez, Border Blog Editor October 25, 2017

California became the first sanctuary state in America after Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 54, known as the California’s Values Act on Oct. 5. California Senator Kevin De Leon introduced...

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Spanish instructor, Rosalinda Sandoval, recommends students to look for scholarships at Spain2018SDCC.weebly.com and apply before the Oct. 20, 2017 deadline.

The deadline for studying in Spain is Oct. 20, 2017

Michelle Botello, Staff Writer October 18, 2017

The opportunity to visit Madrid, Spain is here and you can visit abroad with a spanish class in January 2018. The price is $2,795 and you still have a chance at a scholarship. Deadline is October 20. Rosalinda...

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Anti-Hate Rally

Anti-Hate Rally

Franceen Perera October 16, 2017

In a show of solidarity with anti-hate and anti-fascism protests in San Francisco and Berkeley, hundreds of San Diegans marched from Balboa Park to Horton Plaza on Sunday afternoon in a Rally Against Hate....

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Basic supplies can easily be stocked ahead of time so your family is prepared for emergencies, Oct. 19.

Disaster Preparedness 101

Expecting – and preparing for - the unexpected
Franceen Perera, Managing Editor/Copy Editor October 16, 2017

September 2017 in North America was a month filled with natural disasters on a large scale. Major hurricane damage in Houston, Texas, Florida and the Caribbean was followed by several earthquakes in Mexico. Relief...

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Sir Patrick Stewart on the San Diego International Film Festival red carpet before the VARIETY Night of the Stars Tribute where he was honored with the Gregory Peck Award of Excellence in Cinema, San Diego, Oct. 5, 2017.

The San Diego International Film Festival

Alan Hickey, Ron Morales, and Yakira Delgadillo October 9, 2017

The red carpet rolled out in our very own backyard. The San Diego International Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday, Oct. 4 and continued through Sunday, Oct. 8. The festival featured a lineup of films,...

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Mural near Playas de Tijuana

City Times Partners with Union Tribune on Border Life

City College fall semester journalism students will write for new San Diego Union-Tribune Border Blog
Maria-Camila Murcia, News Editor October 5, 2017

City Times launched a new project this semester with an award winning newspaper only blocks away. “Between the Lines” or “Entre Líneas,”is a blog telling a new generation of stories from San Diego...

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The City is taking measures to combat the Hep A outbreak, Sept. 2017.

Essential info on San Diego’s Hepatitis A Outbreak

Michelle Botello, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

Hepatitis A is sweeping through San Diego County, including downtown near San Diego City College. If you are worried you might have the Hep A virus, also known as HAV, here are some symptoms listed by...

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ASG president Ignacio Hernandez V. at s First Year Services meeting, Sept. 20.

ASG president works to aid “Dreamers”

DACA recipient who works five jobs shares his story
Shaylyn Martos, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2017

A leader at San Diego City College spends his days working to provide for his fellow students, although his own plans for the future may be a fleeting dream. Ignacio Hernandez V., or “Nacho” to...

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Police respond to a homeless man, discovered by student Sherman Coates (right), loitering in a toilet on campus, Sept. 27.

Tackling San Diego’s Hepatitis A Outbreak

The City’s three-step plan for vaccination, sanitization and education - will it be enough?
Paige Forrester, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

According to a recent update by San Diego’s Health and Human Services agency, as of Sept. 27, 17 people have died from Hepatitis A in the county since March. In addition, there have been 17 more cases...

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Journalism student and mother Cristal Miranda pictured with husband and son, July 2017.

A Young Mom At City College Rushes Her Infant to ER After Hep A Scare

Esai Melendez, Arts/Features Editor October 5, 2017

The joys of being a mother to a 9-month-old child quickly turned into panic and horror for San Diego City College student, Cristal Miranda. Two weeks after eating at Pacific Beach’s World Famous seafood...

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