Mayor Announces Agreement to Extend Free Tuition at City College of San Francisco
Mayor Announces Agreement to Extend Free Tuition at City College of San Francisco CBS has reported… San Francisco Mayor
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Be part of the PRIDE parade representing City College of San Francisco on June 30, 2019!
Student Outreach is looking for more people to join in the fun and help represent CCSF at this year’s San
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Game slips away from the Rams, losing 8-1 to San Mateo
By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com After a competitive six innings the Rams baseball team let the game get
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City College Badminton team closing in on the end of the season
By Matthew Paul Maes matthewpaulmaes@gmail.com The City College Women’s badminton team was back on the home court against
Read moreMeasles outbreak in San Francisco
By Michael J Montalvo There are a lot of reasons why you should get vaccinated, more specific the recents outbreaks
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Extradition of Assange is a Human Rights Violation
By Claudia Drdul claudiadrdul@gmail.com Julian Assange was illegitimately detained by UK police when they stormed the Ecuadorian Consulate
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Recycle Center raises awareness on handling trash
By Cliff Fernandes @c.ferna44@mail.ccsf.edu At the end of every school day, the green suited workers of an understaffed
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MAMMA MIA! Theatre Department Showcases Last Musical
By Jerusha Kamoji jkamoji@gmail.com Mamma Mia came to life last Thursday at the Diego Rivera Theatre. “The stage
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1968: THE YEAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
By Casey Ticsay cticsay@mail.ccsf.edu Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of San Francisco State’s student strike. The United States – marked
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By Michael Montalvo Should there be a government standard for vaccines?
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Community Calendar
Community Calendar 26 April Asian Coalition Annual Scholarship & Fundraising Dinner 6:00 pm | Harbor Villa Restaurant, 5238
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ON CAMPUS COSTUME EXHIBIT THE PICS 56 CHINESE CULTURES
By Kassandra Dunne/Special to the Guardsman Photos by Da Lee/The Guardsman Seeking shelter from the cloudy drear outside, a
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The Joy of Painting and Culinary Art; Students host Bob Ross themed event
by Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com Culinary arts students in Barbara Haimes’ Introduction to Event and Meeting Planning Class hosted a
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Students come together for spring 2019 “Unity Day” fair
By Jerusha Kamoji jkamoji@gmail.com The Associated Student and Inter Club council hosted the spring 2019 Unity Day fair on
Read moreDecorated Soldier or War Criminal
MIT: Michaels Individual Thoughts By Michael J Montalvo Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher is being charged with war crimes, but
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Proposed navigation center divides an Embarcadero community
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com Last month Mayor London Breed announced a proposal for opening a 225 bed homeless shelter
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Reclaiming the Truth: Press Freedom with Maria Ressa
Reclaiming the Truth: Press Freedom with Maria Ressa By Casey Ticsay cticsay@mail.ccsf.edu Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, named one
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THESE CUTS WON’T HEAL
Teachers Union organizes against class cuts By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com With a microphone in hand, student Lucy Lao
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HOUSING IMPOSSIBLE: California community colleges address student homelessness
By Casey Ticsay cticsay@mail.ccsf.edu Mark Chopot unlocks the wooden door to his self-made camper and climbs out of the
Read moreBoard of trustees approve student activity fee increase
By Da Lee dning@mail.ccsf.edu On March 21, City College’s board of trustees approved a recommendation from the Associated Students Executive
Read moreBroadcasting Department streams Rams live action
By Matthew Paul Maes For those that have been following the Rams Women’s and Men’s basketball games last
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Have Your Say
By Michael Montalvo “Do you think San Francisco needs more homeless shelters?”
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City College Rams Women’s Badminton team plays with heart
By Matthew Paul Maes The City College Rams women’s badminton team put in a valiant effort but lost
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COYOTE SAFETY TIPS
COYOTE SAFETY TIPS What should I do you if I see a coyote on campus? Coyotes are usually skittish
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Have Your Say
By Michael Montalvo Photos by Jared Lue “Do you think Facebook has run it’s course on the web?”
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Bay Area joins in Youth Climate Strike
By Sarah Berjan sberjan@mail.ccsf.edu Hundreds of high school and middle school students in the Bay Area joined others around
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Investigative Journalism Matters
By Annie Gaus Special to the Guardsman In order to understand why investigative journalism matters in 2019, look no
Read moreFamous fortune cookie shop’s rent spikes this year
MIT: MICHAEL’S INDIVIDUAL THOUGHTS By Michael J Montalvo The famous handmade fortune cookie factory on Ross Alley, near
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Mexika New Year Celebration organized by Mission Campus students
By Claudia Drdul cdrdul@mail.ccsf.edu Toltecayotl, a student organization focused around community activism, held its 12th annual Mexika New Years Celebration
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Professor Patricia Miller on Teaching Men of Color
By Da Lee dning@mail.ccsf.edu After taking the Teaching Men of Color course in 2017, City College Theatre Department
Read moreStudent activists organize “Know Your Rights” panel
By Jacob Edelman Contributor City College’s Political Science and Economics Club organized an open forum on Mar. 8 that
Read moreVice Chancellor of IT resigns
By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com Daman Grewal, vice chancellor of information technology, informed City College of his decision to
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Confusion over $32 million projected deficit explained
By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com The February board of trustees meeting left City College trustees, top administrators and the
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City College breaks promise to student lab aides
By Casey Ticsay cticsay@mail.ccsf.edu Behind closed doors for authorized personnel and up a narrow staircase to a biology department
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Rams finish runner up in second consecutive state title
By Matthew Paul Maes If you are a City College sports fan you may have already viewed the
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All-gender restrooms added across campus, issues with vandalism go unreported
by Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com In a move to increase inclusivity and address the needs of non-binary students, City College’s
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Dean of Mission Campus announces retirement
By Andy Damián–Correa acorrea@theguardsman.com Dean of the Mission Campus Administration Office Jorge Bell, 64, announced his retirement from
Read moreAsian Coalition Celebrates Year of The Pig
By Jerusha Kamoji jkamoji@gmail.com Photos by Peter J. Suter The City College of San Francisco Asian Coalition (AC) had
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“Incognito” is the thoughtful new play showing at Diego Rivera Theater
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com “Incognito,” a production put on by City College’s Theatre Department and directed by John
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WRC hosts annual “Womyn of Color” Gathering
By: Casey Ticsay cticsay@mail.ccsf.edu Serving as a bridge between African American History Month and Women’s History Month, the Women’s
Read moreWomen in power, five contenders enter for 2020 elections
By Jerusha Kamoji jkamoji@gmail.com For the first time in United States history, there are five women in the senate
Read moreSexism at the root of Captain Marvel controversy
By Michael J. Montalvo The Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally adding the first film featuring a female lead
Read moreDepartments host annual Coaches vs. Cancer event
By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com City College’s Physical Education, Dance and Athletics Departments hosted their annual ‘Coaches vs.
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Students gain professional skills through the “CCSF Salesforce Club”
By Da Lee dning@mail.ccsf.edu In collaboration with Salesforce, the “CCSF Salesforce Club” leads students a step closer to
Read moreFinancial Aid Department introduces FASFA Fastlane
By Amal Ben Ghanem abengha@mail.ccsf.edu In an effort to provide crucial resources and information to students about financial aid
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Road to State continues after Rams playoff victory
By Matthew Paul Maes City College Rams women’s and men’s basketball teams are headed towards state. Working to
Read moreATM’s to be installed on Ocean Campus
By Andy Damián–Correa acorrea@theguardsman.com Plans for ATM installations on Ocean Campus will be underway once accessible ramps and
Read moreUpdates on the Feb. 28 board of trustees meeting
Special Report New budget deficit gives cause for concern By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com Vice Chancellor Dianna Gonzales reported that
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City College decreases amount of full-time positions offered
By Claudia Drdul claudiadrdul@gmail.com The City College accreditation crisis had a dire effect on staffing from Fall 2011 to
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Speakers share three lifetime’s worth of experience on diversity issues
by Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com City College’s Diversity Committee brought three speakers to Ocean Campus to discuss diversity at
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Ocean Campus students and faculty continue to endure extreme room temperatures
By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com Dysfunctional indoor comfort controls in City College’s aging buildings have left students and faculty
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African American Studies Department celebrates African American History Month
By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com Events recognizing the history, culture and issues around women and LGBTQ-identifying African Americans gave
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by Michael Montalvo How do you get to school? “I normally get to school from bus and
Read moreSports calendar
Women’s Basketball March 9 Saturday TBA CCCAA Regional Payoffs March 15 Friday TBA CCCAA State Championship @ Ventura
Read moreAmerica’s denial of racism
By Corey Holt coreymh07@gmail.com America is a country that prides itself on being the land of the brave,
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RAMS CLOSE OUT SEASON ON A HIGH NOTE: HEADING TO THE PLAYOFFS
By Matthew Paul Maes City College Rams women’s and men’s basketball teams are hot heading into the CCCAA Coast
Read moreGillette delivers Razor-Sharp Advertisement
MIT: Michael’s Individual Thought By Michael Montalvo Gillette, a safety razor manufacturer and brand, released a commercial ad in January
Read moreCCSF Students unite to form action group “CCSF Students Rise”
By Claudia Drdul Staff Writer A dozen student organizers gathered in the Multi-Use building on Feb. 4 for a
Read moreFellowship scholarship takes applicants
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com A new journalism fellowship is being created to honor Journalism Department Chair Juan Gonzales that
Read moreBoard of Trustees seek proposal to rename Balboa Park Station
By Andy Damián-Correa acorrea@theguradsman.com Members from the City College Board of Trustees are working on a proposal for the
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Student Bookloan Program helps students save money on textbooks
By Amal Ben Ghanem abenghan@mail.ccsf.edu The Associated Students Bookloan Program helps provide over 3,000 college textbooks for general education
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Beloved City College administrator passes away at 93
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com Laurent Broussal, a dedicated City College administrator of thirty years, passed away on Jan. 12,
Read moreCity College Student Awarded by SPJ NorCal
By Jerusha Kamoji jkamoji@gmail.com Michael Toren, a City College student and former reporter of The Guardsman, is one of
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One Year of Legal Weed
MIT: Michael’s Individual Thought’s By Michael J. Montalvo It’s been a year since cannabis was legalized for
Read moreHave Your Say: How was your experience with City College’s new website?
Have Your Say By Michael Montalvo
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Death Love & Painbodies
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com Death, Love and Pain-bodies is a new exhibition at the City
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Alone Together: Julia Lomax’s Photography Explore the Ways We Ignore and Mirror One Another
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com Alone Together, the latest exhibit at Gallery Obscura by street photographer and Cherkis
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Presidential Candidate in 2020
By Andy Damián–Correa acorrea@theguardsman.com California senator Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for the 2020 presidential election on January
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Student Press Freedom Day
By Andy Damián–Correa acorrea@theguardsman.com The City College journalism department participated in what the Student Press Law
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Department chair’s transgender studies textbook to be used in classrooms
By Susannah Spengler City College’s own Ardel Haefele-Thomas created a new approach to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Read moreIssue 2 Calendar Thurs, Feb. 7 Spring 2019 Scholarship Workshops 12-1 pm Ocean Campus, Science Building, Room 350 5-6 pm
Read moreSpring 2019 RAMS Sports Calendar
Men’s Basketball February 13 Wednesday at Foot Hill 7pm February 15 Friday Las Positas 7pm February 20
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Rams win women’s and men’s basketball back-to-back by large margins
By Patrick Cochran pcochran@theguardsman.com The City College of San Francisco women’s and men’s basketball team both won by large
Read morePG&E outage leaves CCSF bungalows in the dark
By Jackelinne Gramajo Jagramajo26@gmail.com On the first day of classes, a power outage struck City College’s Ocean Campus east bungalows,
Read moreGive love a chance
Tinder to launch university App: Tinder U By Michael J. Montalvo michaelmontalvo80@gmail.com Colleges around the U.S. will have
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Trump pinned against the wall
By Patrick Cochran pcochran@theguardsman.com As the partial shutdown of the federal government nears a month, President Trump, who
Read moreHave Your Say: Given the recent death of a Uber passenger, do you still feel safe using Uber/Lyft?
Have Your Say Photos by Michael Montalvo Given the recent death of a Uber passenger, do you still feel safe
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Administration recommends ‘press protocols’ for Board of Trustees”
By Peter J. Suter suterjpeter@gmail.com In preparation for two measures planned for the November ballots, City College administrators proposed
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Thousands gather for third annual Women’s March
“I MARCH FOR ALL WOMEN”
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A conversation with David Bacon, renowned photographer and activist
By Meredith Blasingame Activist, journalist and documentary photographer, David Bacon, has dedicated his life to social activism. Mild-mannered
Read moreCorrection – Trustee Transparency
I published one significant error in The Guardsman’s fall 2018 Issue 8 article “CCSF’s governing board violates transparency three times.”
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Registration Extended amid software malfunctions
By Sarah Berjan sberjan@mail.ccsf.edu Upon receiving 402 calls from students about registration issues between Jan. 7 and 15, City
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Extension for Free City program added to November Ballot
by Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com In a step toward making City College’s Free City program more permanent, the San Francisco Board
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CCSF’s governing board violates transparency policy
This is a corrected version of the same article published in Issue 8 of The Guardsman. For more information, please
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Acosta “deepfake” video challenges White House honesty
By Matthew Cardoza kmcardoza13@gmail.com The main highlight of President Donald Trump’s press conference that took place the day after
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Harvest Tasting
Photos and story by Sarah Berjan sberjan@mail.ccsf.edu City College of San Francisco’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies hosted a special
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SoMa Pilipinas is in the heart
Story and Photos By Casey Ticsay cticsay@mail.ccsf.edu Tucked away in San Francisco’s South of Market district and encircled by
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City College prepares for immense facilities bond
City College prepares for immense facilities bond By David Mamaril Horowitz dhorowitz@theguardsman.com City College
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College copes with Camp Fire smoke
By David Mamaril Horowitz dhorowitz@theguardsman.com By the evening of Nov. 8, smoke from the
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Have Your Say
By Matthew Cardoza How has the air quality from “Camp Fire” affected you?
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Folsom Street Fair consent policy creates discussion around photography rights
By Adina J. Pernell apernell@theguardmsan.com Stretching across 13 city blocks,the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco is the world’s largest
Read moreAs scholarships are underutilized, a student wins seven
For information about scholarships, visit https://www.ccsf.edu/en/student-services/Scholarship.html. The Scholarship Office is located at Cloud Hall, Room 324
Read moreMatthew’s Mind
By Matthew Cardoza kmcardoza13@gmail.com Wake Up, Mr. West! Kanye West, for the past few years, has kept himself in the
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Have Your Say
By Matthew Cardoza Photos by Matther Cardoza With the November midterm just a few weeks away, does voting seem like a
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Social Media and the Arts
By Corey Holt and Michael Montalvo Artists in the age of technology have an advantage when it
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Cradle Will Rock, A play that combines art, comedy and censorship
By Lisa Martin lmartin@theguardsman.com The Cradle Will Rock is an ambitious theatrical adaptation of the Tim Robbins film that will
Read moreCCC Chancellor talks initiatives with media students
By Casey Ticsay cticsay@mail.ccsf.edu Student newspaper and radio representatives across California spoke with California Community Colleges Chancellor
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Program coordinator discusses entrepreneurship
By David Mamaril Horowitz dhorowitz@theguardsman.com A City College resource center coordinator talked about entrepreneurship opportunities for immigrants, especially students without
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Amid a climate of skepticism, survivors of violence use t-shirts as a medium
By David Mamaril Horowitz dhorowitz@theguardsman.com It was two days into Domestic Violence Awareness Month that President Donald Trump, to rallying
Read moreCCSF college police department battle challenges of being understaffed
By Cliff Fernandes cferna44@mail.ccsf.edu Hoping to interact with the Ocean Campus community for National Coffee With a
Read moreRams defensive hold strong winning 1-0
By Peter J. Suter The Rams pull off third straight conference victory at home against Foothills College on Tuesday
Read moreWomen’s soccer extend win streak
By Julian Rodriguez Jrod270@mail.ccsf.edu The Rams women’s Soccer team extended the win streak to seven after defeating
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Love and Loss — Nona Caspers reads from her latest novel
By Lisa Martin lmartin@theguardsman.com Nona Caspers, author of Heavier Than Air and the Fifth Woman and winner of
Read moreFree Speech and Alex Jones
By Michael J. Montalvo Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media platforms have banned accounts belonging to Alex Jones
Read moreMatthew’s Mind – Pope Francis should not resign for the injustices of the catholic priest sex scandal
By Matthew Cardoza kmcardoza13@gmail.com The international spotlight has been cast on the Catholic Church due to revelations
Read moreHigh housing costs in San Francisco; Free City becomes more of a necessity.
By Matthew Cardoza kmcardoza13@gmail.com Over the past decade, housing in the Bay Area at large has skyrocketed in
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Rams win 56-13 against Sierra in season opener
By Patrick Cochran pcochran@theguardsman.com DesHawn collins waited an entire year for this moment. Down 6-0 against Sierra to start
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Americans split over protest
By Corey Holt cholt3@mail.ccsf.edu For the past two years, NFL players have been protesting against police brutality and systemic
Read moreBank of America set to fill Smith Hall ATM void
By Cliff Fernandes cferna44@gmail.com On Jan. 25, City College approved a contract with Bank of America to install ATMs
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Associated Student Council votes in new senators
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com The Associated Student Council of Ocean Campus held a general meeting on Sept. 5 to interview
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Board votes to extend chancellor’s term
By Abraham Davis abrahamdfrankfurter@gmail.com The City College board of trustees voted unanimously at their closed session on June 28 to
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Student’s college family lays him to rest
By David Mamaril Horowitz dhorowitz@theguardsman.com Daine Faolan Grey, a transgender City College student, found his family at the college Queer
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Automation in the Food Industry
By Matthew Cardoza, Opinion Editor kmcardoza13@gmail.com A notable symptom of our fast technological advances in the past few decades is
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