Shake Up Your Schedule With These Guardsman Picks
Scattered throughout the course catalogue are hidden gems that could lead to new hobbies, new friends, or a whole new you. If you’re looking for novel experiences next semester, start here.
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The Struggle is Real: The Life of an International Student
Packing your life into a 50-pound suitcase to start over in a new country is difficult, but for international students, it’s hardly their greatest challenge.
A Legacy in Color: Art Print Event Celebrates Former Department Chair
City College held its 3rd annual Autumn Print Adoption and Donation event from Nov. 17 to Dec. 3. Proceeds from the prints purchased went toward the Anna Asebedo scholarship.
Advocates Push for a Family-Friendly CCSF
With fewer centers and rising demand, students and staff say the college must shore up childcare, facilities and policies that support parenting students.
Campus Creatives: Q&A with Photographer Don Collier
Don Collier, former Guardsman photo editor and current CCSF photography student, is the Spring 2025 recipient of the Yefim Cherkis Memorial Scholarship. In this Q&A, he reflects on his path into sports photography and his latest work on display in Gallery Obscura through Dec. 13.
SLAM! When the Hand Hits the Mat
A new San Francisco Arm Wrestling Club is turning the Panhandle into a weekly arena for a sport once confined to bar tops.
Explore the Lakes of Golden Gate Park
For people who enjoy relaxation near calming bodies of water, there are many small lakes to explore.
Two Remaining Cemeteries in San Francisco, Zero Caretakers
San Francisco glowed in marigold light as the Mission District marked Día de los Muertos. At La Raza Park, people gathered with offerings and music to honor the dead, while across the city, the quiet grounds of Mission Dolores and the National Cemetery held their own memories.
CCSF Retirees Showcase Art at Chinatown Campus
Eye-catching works of art crafted by City College retirees adorn the walls and hallways of the Chinatown campus.
A Faculty Tour De Force at City College Art Gallery
Following Jennifer Banzaca’s “Vivid Visions” from last month, the show assembles works from across the art department faculty, spanning painting, photography, ceramics, textiles, and sculpture. The result is a fascinating combination of individual talents, showcasing the range of mediums taught on campus and the creative practices of the instructors behind them.
Math Teacher Grabs Mic to Lead Local Rock Band
City College math instructor Jean Nanjo divides her time between teaching equations in Batmale Hall and performing as the lead singer of the alt-rock band Keepers of Humanity.
Child Care Resources: The Support That Student Parents Need
City College’s Family Resource Center provides crucial childcare and support for student parents, but limited funding, staffing, and hours strain the vital program.
SoMa Houses the City’s Largest Newsroom, Yet Its Residents Lack a Newspaper
On Fourth and Mission sits the college’s unassuming Downtown Center, only a block from the San Francisco Chronicle’s glowing headquarters. Even with a beacon of learning and the city’s flagship newspaper at its core, South of Market lacks a press of its own.