Progressives split from left

A group of progressive democrats met at The Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco on Thursday, Sept. 22, to voice their frustrations about President Barack Obama and decide whether or not they should even support him in 2012.

The meeting was led by Karen Bernal, chair of the California Democratic Party’s Progressive caucus, who is fed up with President Obama’s corporate-friendly domestic policy.

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Final budget for 2011-2012 approved

The City College Board of Trustees voted to approve a budget of $191 million for the remainder of the college’s 2011-2012 fiscal year. This budget includes cutting a whopping $1.9 million in funding for classes, a sacrifice made in the face of an ongoing statewide fiscal crisis.

“It’s not a perfect budget… but I think on balance it reflects the budget in this state and elsewhere,” said Trustee Steve Ngo, who is also the chair of the budget committee.

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Rams pass test before road trip

It only took City College’s offense eight seconds to take the lead against De Anza College. From there, they never looked back.

Before packing their bags for road trips to San Joaquin Delta College and Butte College, for what may be the two biggest games of the season, the Rams passed their latest test with ease, defeating the De Anza Dons, 48-7 at home on Oct. 1.

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