Events Calendar Dec. 7 – 20
For our final issue of the fall 2025 semester, here are the can’t-miss events happening on and around campus.
Campus Guide to City College ICE Response
Rumors of potential surges in federal agents last month prompted a response from City College leaders across all channels to keep the community informed.
Recycling Staff Shortages Put the Environment — and the Budget — at Risk
City College’s recycling department remains critically understaffed despite a 2022 promise to expand zero-waste staffing.
City Hall Recognizes CCSF’s Brian Vargas for Service to Student Veterans
At a City Hall ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and San Francisco’s Veterans Day observance, city leaders and veteran-service organizations gathered to honor the resilience and service of local veterans.
From Service to Studies: Finding a New Bond Beyond the Uniform
Opened in August 2010, the VRC was the first of its kind among California’s 116 community colleges, following the launch of the GI Bill in 2008. Since then, the center has expanded alongside programs like the Student Veterans Health initiative, offering support that goes beyond academics.
City College Strengthens Defense Against ‘Ghost Students’
New technologies implemented across California Community Colleges and within City College’s enrollment system are yielding strong results, vigorously combating financial aid fraud.
Advocates Push for a Family-Friendly CCSF
With fewer centers and rising demand, students and staff say the college must shore up childcare, facilities and policies that support parenting students.
Campus Creatives: Q&A with Photographer Don Collier
Don Collier, former Guardsman photo editor and current CCSF photography student, is the Spring 2025 recipient of the Yefim Cherkis Memorial Scholarship. In this Q&A, he reflects on his path into sports photography and his latest work on display in Gallery Obscura through Dec. 13.
SLAM! When the Hand Hits the Mat
A new San Francisco Arm Wrestling Club is turning the Panhandle into a weekly arena for a sport once confined to bar tops.
Explore the Lakes of Golden Gate Park
For people who enjoy relaxation near calming bodies of water, there are many small lakes to explore.
In Need Of Guidance, International Students are Left With More Questions Than Answers
Despite the vast facilities and high quality of teaching in the United States, the education system is very complex and confusing for the majority of international students, especially newcomers.
Rams Show Heart, Despite Ending Conference with a 1-0 loss
City College lost 1-0 to Evergreen Valley College on their home turf. Evergreen Valley College has been on an undeniable conference run of 9-2-2, and it showed on the pitch.
Rams Prepare for Playoff Push, Call on City to Rally Behind Them
The Rams, 7–3 overall and 4–1 in conference, carry the No. 4 seed into the Northern California Regional Playoffs, hosting No. 5 Fresno City College this Saturday, Nov. 22, at Rams Stadium — where breath turns to thunder and the turf at George M. Rush Stadium remembers the footsteps of championships.
Fullerton Sent Packing After Rams Win 69-43
City College’s women’s basketball team defeated Fullerton 69–43, sending the visitors home after a strong showing from the Rams in their latest matchup.