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Art exhibit at San Diego City College addresses range of relationships

"Looking for a sign" by artist Shirin Towfiq on display through Oct. 6

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • September 22, 2022

Artist and educator Shirin Towfiq gave a guest lecture to San Diego City College art students via Zoom on Sept. 13. Towfiq, a child of refugees from Iran, began her journey as an artist at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, where she took a photography class. Several of her pieces are on display at the City College Art Gallery through Oct. 6.

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Bernie Sanders holds immigration rally

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders held an immigration rally at San Ysidro High School on Dec. 20.

Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor • December 22, 2019

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who is currently a candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, held a rally at San Ysidro High School to talk immigration.

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Author of undocumented immigrant issues book comes to City College

Author Dr. Marisol Clark-Ibañez will hold a lecture and Q&A at City College.

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • March 4, 2019

San Diego City College’s World Cultures will host Dr. Marisol Clark-Ibáñez for a lecture and author Q&A session on Monday.

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Undocumented students share success stories

UndocuStories student panel kicks off City College’s Undocumented Students Week of Action.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 16, 2018

The UndocuStories panel is the first in a series of events put on throughout the San Diego Community College District and part of a statewide week of action initiative by California Community Colleges in order to support undocumented students.

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Politifest brings discussions, candidates to San Diego voters

Politifest looked to prepare San Diego citizens for the midterm elections by presenting candidates and issues all in one place.

Jonny Rico, Nadia Mishkin, and Brian Mohler • October 7, 2018

Three leaders of three different cities kicked off Politifest with a panel featuring mayors of Sacramento, San Diego, and Tijuana, Mexico on Oct. 6 at the University of San Diego. Politifest 2018 was planned as an opportunity for voters and others to learn more issues and candidates as the November election approaches.

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Miles apart: Trump visit incites rallies at the border

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • March 21, 2018

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AB 540 City College students come back from the White House

Mike Madriaga • October 24, 2016

This November, two City College students will not be able to vote for a new White House tenant. Last month, Ana Karina Lomeli-Cadenas and Kenia Valence-Galeana, took a trip to the White House. “We...

Paris attacks hit home

Parisian born San Diego City College professor Philippe Patto shares his reactions and thoughts on the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks

Angelica Wallingford • December 8, 2015

Parisian born San Diego City College professor Philippe Patto shares his reactions and thoughts on the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks

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VAMP performers reveal ‘the other side’

Katherine Salindayao-White • October 27, 2015

There was a full house Oct. 15 at the San Diego Central Library where student finalists performed for VAMP — the Visual/Audio Monologue Performance. Not only did the seats fill up quickly, but there...

The border patrol is abusing its given power

Jennifer Manalili • May 15, 2013

The controversy that surrounds checkpoint stories occurring in inland areas ---- namely the U.S./Mexico border, centers around a rapidly growing viral movement in which drivers are videotaping their heated...

Cross the border, waive your rights

Elizabeth Carson • April 29, 2013

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable...

Goodbye Constitution

J. Rae Chipera • April 29, 2013

America: home of the free and land of the brave? Not anymore.In Southern California, even if one does not leave the U.S., it is inevitable that a driver will pass through a border patrol checkpoint; whereupon,...