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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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.
Multiple Sexual Battery Incidents Raise Concerns Over Safety
Three incidents in recent weeks, including one involving a registered sex offender, have prompted campus warnings and faculty calls for stronger safety measures.
The Maturity of Transformation: Adult Education Legacy
City College’s adult education programs continue to empower learners of all ages through free and career-focused training across San Francisco, from language and technical courses to workforce partnerships that transform lives.
Could a Transit Pass Be in City College Students’ Future?
CCSF students push for a transit pass as rising fares and looming Muni and BART cuts make commuting to campus increasingly costly.
Events Calendar 9/28-10/11
The Guardsman’s event roundup for the next two weeks includes a basketball jamboree, a free music festival and an art print workshop!
Don’t Forget Our History: Funding the Future of City College Archives
Without proper funding and staffing, the City College Archive has become lost in the sprawling Ocean Campus.
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 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.
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.
City College’s Best Kept Secret: The Planetarium
City College students keep a historical but aging planetarium alive after decades of turmoil. A group of student volunteers, known as the Astronomy Outreach, maintains the planetarium, which is used as a learning and public event space. The brass dome on top of Science Hall has a turbulent and murky history.
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.
ASCO presents Paint a Tote event at Ram Plaza
The Ram Plaza on the Ocean campus was filled with colorful designs as the Paint a Tote event took place on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The event, which ran for two hours in the morning, was put on by the Associated Students Council Ocean (ASCO), which provided free tote bags, paint, brushes, and other art supplies.