Update: Diego Rivera Theater Greenlit by State Architects
After numerous delays, the Division of the State Architect finally approved the plans for the Diego Rivera Theater on Dec. 12.
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District 4 Supervisor: Was Her Qualification Her Father’s?
Mayor Lurie’s appointment of a politically inexperienced supervisor with family ties to a major tech contractor raises questions about corporate influence and the administration’s approach to city governance.
Publicity-Thirsty Lurie Skips City College Building Opening
Dignitaries from the State Senate, City Hall, Consulate of Ireland, and the entire City College football team all showed up to celebrate the opening of the $140 million Student Success Center on Thursday, but publicity-hungry Mayor Daniel Lurie was nowhere to be seen.
The Future of City College Enrollment Decided by Hackers at Large
With the number of fraudulent student accounts having more than doubled this semester, faculty members are predicting matters will only get worse.
Climate Action 2025: “It’s Up to Us”
By Kyra Young kyrajyoung@gmail.com “Drill, Baby Drill!” The fossil fuel industry applauded President Trump’s barrage of climate and…
Interim Chancellor Bailey is Allowed to Change His Mind
For over 200 days, Interim Chancellor Mitch Bailey was nothing but transparent about both the state of the college, and his prospect of unemployment. Throughout the fall semester, many found him both honest and approachable, so they were dissapointed to hear how adamant he was about leaving after his interim stint.
Colossal Olmec Head Finds New Life Beside City College STEAM Building
After traveling 2,500 miles up from Veracruz, Mexico, El Rey still had one last journey to make. Only this time, the move was across the street.
The giant Olmec head, “El Rey,” was carved by renowned Mexican sculptor Maestro Ignacio Perez Solano. It is a reproduction of the original piece unearthed in San Lorenzo, Mexico, also known as San Lorenzo #1.
Multi-Use-Building Rebranded in Honor of Harry Britt
The Harry Britt Building, formerly MUB, is most noted for being the meeting place of Trustees. As the work of local politicians is so intricately tied to the politics of City College, so is Britt’s legacy tied to the many Trustees who championed his values on the college’s oversight board.
Champion of the Student Underdog: The Life and Times of Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins
Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins was appointed the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at City College in 2020. In the years since, the college has seen a revolving door of chancellors and struggled with its decline in enrollment. Now faced with future deficits, the college leans on Wilkins’ optimism within Student Affairs as the most important aspect of its financial stability. Like many colleges and universities, the students at City College are both the customer and the product.
The Evolution of CCSF Centers
Although City College has suffered two extreme losses over the last 5 years, the remaining six campuses are running up to speed. Let’s break them down.
Lead Contamination Found in Child Development Center
As soon as lead contamination was confirmed, parents were swiftly notified, and both sinks had their water supply turned off and taped off to prevent them from being used until they could be replaced. A bright yellow pamphlet was handed out to parents warning of the dangers of lead around children, and parents were encouraged to get testing done at the doctor’s office.
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.
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.