The Guardsman and Etc. Magazine Win Big at San Francisco Press Club’s 45th Annual Greater Bay Journalism Awards

The San Francisco Press Club held its 45th Annual Greater Bay Journalism Awards on December 8th, honoring both professional and student journalists. The Guardsman was named Best College Newspaper while the college magazine, Etc. Magazine, won Best College Magazine and several other awards in the College Media category. The event was well attended with over 400 journalism awards presented and was the first public event since the pandemic.

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17 Awards Won by City College Publications for Worthy Student Work

Last year City College’s journalism department pulled in over 80 awards between the Spring and Fall semesters. Given the track record, therefore, these 17 decorations are likely only the first of many to be awarded to City College journalists in 2022.

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City College’s Former CFO Tiptoes into Chancellorship

The incoming chancellor’s contract was approved by the Board of Trustees on Sept. 23rd, and in the three weeks since he has not given an interview or issued a statement regarding his hiring, or his plans for the chancellorship.

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Art Instructor Questions Her Pink Slip 

“Is there someone here who doesn’t want a City College? That doesn’t want free education? Is the focus just churning out degrees? And certainly, getting degrees and certificates is part of our mission. Also part of our mission has been to provide education for lifelong learning.” 

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Allocation of Federal Pandemic Relief Funds Remains Unclear

City College must expend all federal relief by May. As federal restrictions define what is allowed, campus constituents consider what is possible.

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Layoffs Threaten Registered Nursing Department Accreditation, Negotiations with Administration Underway

In the wake of upcoming faculty layoffs approved by the Board of Trustees on Feb. 26, faculty from City College’s registered nursing department fear their department could lose their approval granted by the California Board of Registered Nursing, due to no longer meeting minimum staffing requirements outlined by the board. Now, City College nursing faculty are in negotiations with the school’s administration to minimize cuts to their department.

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Elimination of Merit Admissions at Lowell Advances Debate on Equity

Lowell High School is often called San Francisco’s most elite high school. The school’s tradition of excellence is redefined in 2021, where lottery admissions have the potential to extend opportunity to all. Right?

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