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Documentary chronicling deported veterans stories comes to City College

The award-winning film ‘Bring Them Home’ to be screened on Feb. 22

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • February 21, 2023

San Diego City College will be screening an award-winning documentary on Feb. 22. “Bring Them Home” is a documentary telling the stories of veterans who served in the United States military only to be deported after completing their service.

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Year of the Rabbit celebrated at City College

The first celebration of the Lunar New Year on campus draws crowd of dozens

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • February 16, 2023

A sunny afternoon in Curran Plaza at San Diego City College was the perfect backdrop for the first celebration of the Lunar New Year on the downtown campus on Feb. 7.

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VIDEO: Treat your Valentine with a sweet rice dish from #CityCookingChallenge

The City Times Media team makes sweet rice pudding with Hunger Action Day, Knight's Table ingredients

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • February 14, 2023

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the City Times Media team shows you how to make an affordable sweet rice pudding.

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City College set to offer bachelor’s in Cyber Defense and Analysis

New four-year degrees will begin in the fall 2024 semester

Susana Serrano, Managing Editor • February 9, 2023

In a first in the 108-year history of the campus, San Diego City College has been approved to offer its first bachelor’s degree. The Cyber Defense and Analysis baccalaureate program will begin in the fall 2024 semester, according to a press release by City College.

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City College celebrates the Kumeyaay culture

The campus community gathers to learn about Kumeyaay history and culture

Kathryn Gray, Susana Serrano, and Shamere Grimes • February 2, 2023

San Diego City College, located on unceded Kumeyaay land, hosted a land acknowledgment and celebration of local Kumeyaay people on Jan. 31, bringing students, faculty, staff and local community members together on a cloudless San Diego afternoon.

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VIDEO: Masks coming off at San Diego City College, SDCCD amid increased COVID-19 cases in county

Final edition of Newscene Today for the fall term previews pair of holiday events

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • December 14, 2022

A new COVID-19 omicron subvariant is spreading throughout San Diego this holiday season, county officials announced, days before the mask requirement at San Diego Community College District campuses is set to end.

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City College athletes celebrate holidays with annual Shop with a Jock spree

With Knights athletes by their sides, 14 kids spent $100 gift cards

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • December 13, 2022

For nearly 23 years, San Diego City College athletes have dedicated themselves to the campus tradition of Shop with a Jock, which to them symbolizes giving back to their community and giving local youth a Christmas to remember.

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Self-reflection, goodwill themes of Active Minds event at City College

Expert on Eastern philosophy and meditation comes to City College

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • December 9, 2022

The local Active Minds chapter at San Diego City College hosted Kindness is Contagious, an event to help educate students on self-reflection and goodwill, on Nov. 30.

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City College men’s basketball rises to No. 5 in the state

The Knights now turn their attention to No. 2 Fullerton on Dec. 8

Antonio Contreras, Multimedia Journalist • December 8, 2022

San Diego City College has moved up four spots to No. 5 in the latest state rankings. The Knights are off to a 7-1 start after taking down previously undefeated Yuba (6-1) in the title game of the Grossmont Tournament last weekend.

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REVIEW: Øogaloö’s crossover style ‘a memorable experience’

Concert at Quartyard a night full of funk, jazz and soul

Sarah Imani Mola, Contributor • December 5, 2022

Throughout the semester in the History of Music class at San Diego City College, I learned how new music developed from previous genres. For my musical review, I wanted to go to a jazz concert that had a strong influence from other genres I enjoyed.

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City College job fair provides employment, resource leads for veteran students

Event part of Veterans Day-related activities on campus

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • November 17, 2022

San Diego City College partnered with the Employment Committee of San Diego to show appreciation to veterans by hosting a job fair for students seeking employment and useful resources the day before Veterans Day.

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Test proctoring, Native American History Month discussed at City College Council

College Council evaluates, discusses relevant issues to the school

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • November 15, 2022

The San Diego City College Council came together Nov. 8 to discuss a range of issues and projects that can improve the experience students have on campus, ranging from support for students with disabilities to the celebration of Native American History Month.

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