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.
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.
Delivery Driver Killed in Tragic Accident on Campus
A delivery driver was fatally crushed by his own van while making a plant delivery to City College’s Horticulture Department on Ocean Campus, prompting a police investigation into the workplace accident.
Events Calendar Dec. 7 – 20
For our final issue of the fall 2025 semester, here are the can’t-miss events happening on and around campus.
Recycling Staff Shortages Put the Environment — and the Budget — at Risk
City College’s recycling department remains critically understaffed despite a 2022 promise to expand zero-waste staffing.
City College Strengthens Defense Against ‘Ghost Students’
New technologies implemented across California Community Colleges and within City College’s enrollment system are yielding strong results, vigorously combating financial aid fraud.
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.
In Need Of Guidance, International Students are Left With More Questions Than Answers
Despite the vast facilities and high quality of teaching in the United States, the education system is very complex and confusing for the majority of international students, especially newcomers.