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When Board of Trustees president Alan Wong sat down at Mayor London Breed’s desk with the newly appointed Interim Chancellor Mitchell Bailey, they were there for what they thought would be a straightforward meeting to introduce the new chancellor. It was a calm, clear day in June after the spring semester had ended, and it was sprung on the college representatives that the mayor’s office intended to drastically reduce contributions to the Free City program.

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January 15, 2025 The Guardsman

City College Unveils $155 Million STEAM Building, Ushering in a New Era of Education

City College unveiled its long-awaited STEAM Building on Dec. 12 with speeches from administrators and a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The facility promises to enhance education in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Inside, the STEAM Building boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Tall glass windows on every floor offer stunning views, while ample study spaces line the hallways. The building includes chemistry and biology labs, art classrooms, collaborative rooms, and faculty offices. The rooftop provides a serene space with breathtaking views of the campus and surrounding greenery.

Culture

January 13, 2025January 14, 2025 The Guardsman

CCSF’s $190 million Performing Arts and Education Center Set to Transform Campus and Showcase Diego Rivera Mural

At the heart of the new Performing Arts and Education Center will be the Diego Rivera Theater, which will house the iconic “Pan-American Unity” mural by Diego Rivera. The mural will be displayed in the lobby with a glass wall, making it visible to both the center’s visitors and the pedestrians outside. “The uniqueness of the building will be the installation and display of the mural,” said Alberto Vasquez, associate vice chancellor of the CCSF facilities department.

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January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 The Guardsman

Board of Trustees Approves Native American and Indigenous Studies Courses at City College

“Our future is one, just to create this program. We want to see a certificate in Native American Indigenous Studies, an Associate for Transfer Degree in Native American Indigenous Studies, and a Native American Indigenous Studies Department taught by Native American scholars,” Velasquez said.

Culture

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 The Guardsman

City College’s Best Kept Secret: The Planetarium

City College students keep a historical but aging planetarium alive after decades of turmoil. A group of student volunteers, known as the Astronomy Outreach, maintains the planetarium, which is used as a learning and public event space. The brass dome on top of Science Hall has a turbulent and murky history.

Culture Profiles

January 8, 2025 The Guardsman

Champion of the Student Underdog: The Life and Times of Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins

Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins was appointed the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at City College in 2020. In the years since, the college has seen a revolving door of chancellors and struggled with its decline in enrollment. Now faced with future deficits, the college leans on Wilkins’ optimism within Student Affairs as the most important aspect of its financial stability. Like many colleges and universities, the students at City College are both the customer and the product.

Opinion Columns Opinions & Editorials

January 8, 2025 The Guardsman

The Side-Hustle Won’t Save You

While we continue on and on striving to work harder for more hours, how many people stop to ask themselves why?

Campus Life Sports

January 6, 2025 The Guardsman

CCSF Students Score Free Access to Rams Football Games

There’s good news for City College students who want to catch a Rams game without emptying their wallets. While general admission is $12, CCSF students can get in for free — that is if they remember to bring their student ID.

Opinions & Editorials

December 27, 2024January 10, 2025 The Guardsman

Save Free City College for the People

Free City has been forgiving to me. Giving the green light to stake myself in different places, meet all kinds of people and pick up skills I otherwise wouldn’t have. There are students who have been gifted the opportunity to revisit other career paths, without the financial burden of paying out of pocket.

Feature News

December 25, 2024 The Guardsman

The Evolution of CCSF Centers

Although City College has suffered two extreme losses over the last 5 years, the remaining six campuses are running up to speed. Let’s break them down.

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December 25, 2024 The Guardsman

Lead Contamination Found in Child Development Center

As soon as lead contamination was confirmed, parents were swiftly notified, and both sinks had their water supply turned off and taped off to prevent them from being used until they could be replaced. A bright yellow pamphlet was handed out to parents warning of the dangers of lead around children, and parents were encouraged to get testing done at the doctor’s office.

Culture

December 24, 2024January 7, 2025 The Guardsman

Engineering Student Jena Mixon Reaches for the Stars with NASA program

Jena Mixon, an engineering student at City College of San Francisco, excelled in NASA’s Community College Aerospace Scholars program. Her participation in Missions 1 and 2 have led to career opportunities and internships within NASA, inspiring other students and especially women to pursue space exploration and STEM professions.

Culture

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 The Guardsman

Explore Laguna Honda Trails

For a weekend activity or something to do after class, consider hiking through Laguna Honda Hospital Community Trails, a network of approximately 2 miles of trails located on the campus of Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.