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February 12, 2023 The Guardsman

City College Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Lifts Mask Mandate, Effective Feb. 6, and Proof of Vaccination Requirement

The City College Board of Trustees has approved the removal of the mask mandate on campus, effective Feb. 6, and the removal of the proof of vaccination mandate for the upcoming summer 2023 registration cycle. The policy of requiring proof of vaccination or an allowable exemption for in-person classes is still in place for spring 2023. The college will still strongly recommend wearing masks.

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February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 The Guardsman

Parking Rate Increase Near Multi-Use Building

The Balboa Reservoir parking area behind the MUB has changed ownership and is now managed by Douglas Parking. It costs $6.50 to park and student and staff permits are not honored.

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February 12, 2023 The Guardsman

City College Enhances Mental Health Services in Response to Increasing Student Needs

City College’s Mental Health Services offers counseling and support, with in-person and virtual support groups available. All credit-taking students are eligible for services at no additional cost beyond the student health fee.

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February 9, 2023February 12, 2023 The Guardsman

UC Davis Body Donation Program Moves to Water Cremations to Protect Environment

Water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis and green cremation, is a carbon neutral process that can recycle or refine harmful materials such as metal, breast implants, and mercury found in teeth.

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February 1, 2023 The Guardsman

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.