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The Rams Women’s Soccer Team Charges Ahead in the Playoffs After a Lights-Out Victory Against The College of the Sequoias Giants

The sun broke through the previous week’s storm surge for a cool yet dry afternoon on the field. The stands were lined with fans wrapped in jackets and blankets while the Rams’ footwork ran hot on the turf. The Rams started the first half off by almost indefinitely holding the ball on the offensive side. Each pass knifed the ball easily through the pattern of well-positioned players, and they rarely let up.

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Water Polo Wins 14-11

The women’s water polo team beat the visiting San Mateo Bulldogs 14 to 11, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Rachel McCarty led the scoring with six goals, followed by Keianna Pineda and Serawit Ezra with three each, and Cristina Bracamontes and Remy Dizon with one each. Goalie Shanagh Dely made 15 saves. Assistant Coach Ally Bakos said the team is in the middle of the pack and unlikely to make it to the championships, but “you never know!”

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City College Board of Trustees Faces Overwhelming Testimonies to Restore Classes and Laid-off Faculty

Since 2019, City College has faced teacher layoffs and class cuts, leading to hundreds of students being turned away each semester due to limited class availability. According to a press release sent out by the teachers union AFT 2121, for this fall semester alone, 270 students were turned down from English 1A, 200 from Chemistry 32 and approximately 1,700 from English as a Second Language.

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Last Remaining French Teacher Brings Job Opportunities to Her Students

Thanks to Isabelle Motamedi, City College’s one and only French language instructor, the Department of World Languages and Cultures received a grant from the Embassy of France to host the Francophone Job Fair. The job fair served as a unique opportunity for students interested in the French language to connect with businesses in the Bay Area from the hospitality and culinary sectors.

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