Reflections on Rosenberg: The Library Turns 30
Rosenberg Library, the building that transformed City College’s study and research space from a cramped corner of Cloud Hall into a full-service academic hub, will mark its 30th anniversary this month.
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ARTX Building to Receive Smart Classroom Upgrades After Long Shutdown
The upper level of the Creative Arts Extension has been closed since 2020 and is waiting on further upgrades before reopening.
So Cose, Yet So Far: Why Students Stop Short of Graduation
A recent national study found that many community college students drop out of school, even when they are close to finishing their coursework.
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.
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.
Board of Trustees Honors Juan Gonzales for Receiving SPJ Award
On Oct. 23, members of the college’s board of trustees, each carrying a copy of The Guardsman, offered praise of Gonzales’ contributions to the college and the field of journalism.
Journalism Department Chair Juan Gonzales Recognized with National SPJ Award
For nearly half a century, Juan Gonzales, founder of El Tecolote and chair of City College’s Journalism Department, has shaped San Francisco’s newsroom culture through mentorship and community reporting. Now, as he receives the Society of Professional Journalists’ Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award, his influence lives on through the generations of journalists he inspired.
Climate Action 2025: “It’s Up to Us”
Trustee Alan Wong proposed a new climate action plan, which, adopted in 2024, continues to guide the college’s steps toward a more sustainable future. The policy sets up the goalposts for City College to address its current status on various sustainability and environmental measurements by 2026 while establishing incremental benchmarks for improvement over the next decade. The policy updates City College’s sustainability plan for the first time since 2009.
City College Iftar Celebrates Community and Honors Leaders: Breaking Fast and Breaking Bread
For the past two years, City College has hosted an Iftar celebration, honoring the Muslim student body and inviting anyone interested in participating in or learning more about Ramadan. From 6-9 p.m., people from all different religions, creeds and races filled a conference room at the front of the College’s new STEAM building, bringing their children and loved ones together for a night of awards, ceremony and delicious food.
City College Success Story: David Yee’s Journey from Student to Vice Chancellor
“Mr. Yee is a City College success story. Beginning as a physics student and later returning as a faculty member, department chair, Academic Senate president, and, for the last decade, as dean of our Evans Center and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics before assuming the role of interim Vice Chancellor, Mr. Yee has a four-decade relationship with City College. He has proven himself to be a trusted academic leader, a champion of students, a valued partner and collaborator, and an advocate for our college.” Following the Chancellor’s vision, The Guardsman has explored the remarkable journey of Vice Chancellor David Yee.
Cementing a Dynasty: With a Suffocating Defense, Rams Capture Sixth State Championship
After heartbreaking losses to Fullerton in the 2019 and 2023 playoffs, City College entered the 2024-25 season with unfinished business. And they didn’t just finish it—they wrote the ending in bold.
Members of City College’s The Guardsman Walk Away From NorCal Regional JACC Conference With an Abundance of Recognition and Valuable Insights
City College journalism students and staff members of The Guardsman attended the NorCal Regional JACC Conference hosted by SFSU, walking away with 14 awards and an abundance of tools to advance their skills and expand their paths in the field.
Investigation Into Body Found on Ocean Campus Continues
The grim discovery occurred on an otherwise empty campus during summer break.