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City College Chicana/o Studies mural nears completion

An entire wall of the cafeteria will soon pay homage to the birth of the department and over 50 years of student activism

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • March 15, 2022

The rich, bold colors on the cafeteria wall embody the spirit that birthed the Chicana/o Studies Department at San Diego City College in 1970, portraying over 50 years of campus activism.

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RADIO: Get your dose of local indie-everything music with “Mood Ring”

Host Jakob McWhinney dives into a local music show focusing on all things indie

Jakob McWhinney, Operations Manager • March 15, 2022

Host Jakob McWhinney digs up great local music that has some sugar, and some edge, and serves it shaken, with the goal of keeping listeners asking themselves “wait…this artist is from San Diego?”

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City College drama puts on 7th Annual Festival of Plays

Student-run production showcases eight plays that speak to the diversity of the City community

Philip Salata, News Editor • March 14, 2022

The City College 7th annual Festival of Plays, which consists of eight student-written short plays, is also directed, acted, and crewed by a troupe of students who treat the opportunity as working professionals.

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City College radio station set to go live March 14

City Times Sound will transform 88.3 HD-2 into San Diego’s only local music radio station

Philip Salata, Jakob McWhinney, and Skylar Eppler • March 13, 2022

From student DJs airing local tunes to podcasts produced by the CTS team, HD-2 celebrates the eclectic, diverse, and far-reaching communities of the region – both past, and present.

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City Women Rock celebrates sixth annual summit

All in attendance received a $250 grant from San Diego City College

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist • March 11, 2022

To celebrate International Women's Day, San Diego City College and the City Women Rock club hosted their sixth annual summit.

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VIDEO: A new superintendent selected for SDUSD

Daylight savings is also approaching in this week's edition of Newscene

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • March 9, 2022

San Diego Unified appointed a new superintendent to replace Cindy Marten, Roxy Vieira reports.

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City College celebrates employees’ full return to campus

Activities, food and school spirit were on display at Gorton Quad as faculty and staff enjoyed each others’ company

Kathy Archibald and Philip Salata • March 8, 2022

Line dancing, Jenga and a taco lunch feast welcomed San Diego City College employees to Gorton Quad as part of “Welcome Back City! Week” on March 8.

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BREAKING: City College approved for student housing planning grant

Though hopes were set for a building grant, City will have to settle on planning first

Philip Salata, Multimedia Journalist • March 8, 2022

After submitting a grant request for Senate Bill 169 funding, called the Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program, San Diego City College has been approved — partially.

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City College men fall short against MiraCosta in Sweet 16

Conference rival Spartans upset No. 4 Knights, snapping their 17-game winning streak and ending their season

Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • March 7, 2022

The fourth-ranked San Diego City College men’s basketball team cut a 17-point deficit to 2 points in the final seconds of Saturday’s Sweet 16 game against MiraCosta, but the Knights ultimately fell short against the No. 21 seed, 68-64, in Harry West Gym.

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City College men win postseason opener

Knights get past Long Beach City College to advance to the third round of the Southern California regional

Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • March 4, 2022

The fourth-ranked San Diego City College men’s basketball team is moving on to the third round of the Southern California Regional after a dominant performance over No. 20 Long Beach City College, 88-72, on March 3.

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VIDEO: Fast and easy Chicken and Rice burrito for #citycookingchallenge

Host Susana Serrano transforms City College’s Hunger Action Day ingredients into a delicious and healthy chicken and rice burrito.

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist • March 3, 2022

San Diego City College partnered up with the San Diego Food Bank for Hunger Action Day. Social distancing guidelines, including mask use requirements and a safe walk-up option, were in place for all volunteers and attendees of the event. Along with the donated food, City also provided bags of toiletries containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, deodorant, soap and condoms.

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VIDEO: Newscene opens spring with coverage of Ukraine, State of the Union

CTTV's flagship news program returns for the spring 2022 semester

Ingrid Estrella and Jillian Fortner • March 2, 2022

One week into the Ukraine crisis, we give you updates on the current status of the Russian invasion. President Biden also delivered his first State of the Union address.

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