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Hostile Times for Journalists Nationwide

The Guardsman2 months ago2 months ago0

Since the Trump Administration returned for a second term, student journalists across the country have been fearful for their safety as their Constitutional freedoms of free speech and free press are being stripped away before their very eyes. Barely a month into his second term, Trump attempted to limit which publications could question him during news conferences. This administration’s intentions are clear: destroying the democracy this country has worked so hard to create for its citizens.

From “Revitalizing” Downtown to Immense MUNI Cuts

The Guardsman3 months ago3 months ago0

I am one of many in San Francisco who do not own a car. I take pride in riding MUNI every day; if not multiple times per day. Our vast public transportation system is one of the many beautiful things this city has to offer.

Great Highway Closure Sparks Opposition From Residents

The Guardsman4 months ago0

Many residents of the Mission were drawn to the idea of more public space and pointed to the fact that they would occasionally benefit from the closure of the Highway. Hence, many show support for the ordinance without recognizing the latent drawbacks on the local community. While the whole city had a say on Proposition K, the consequences of it fall entirely on the west side of the city, clearly against it.

San Jose-based Experimental Rock Group ‘Xiu Xiu’ Drops Latest Album

The Guardsman4 months ago4 months ago0

Since “Knife Play,” each of Xiu Xiu’s fourteen albums has created a new sound and narrative, and “13-inch Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips” isn’t anywhere close to “Knife Play” in terms of storytelling. It’s a new sound entirely, different from any of the subsequent albums released since 2002, and the sound that it creates is varied and fascinating.

All Eyes on Kendrick: Sports Fans, Trump and America Alike

The Guardsman4 months ago4 months ago0

“[The] revolution about to be televised, you picked the right time for the wrong guy,” said Lamar, leaving many to speculate that the “wrong guy” America picked was the one in the audience whose name everyone knew, President Trump. The patriotic imagery that decorated the performance may well have been intended to attract the president’s and the rest of America’s attention in an attempt to “diss” the country’s choice of leader.

SF Residents Disappointed Over New India Basin Waterfront Park

The Guardsman5 months ago4 months ago1

The $200 million project began in 2021 and sought to combine this area with the existing adjacent India Basin Shoreline Park. The park is now home to a food pavilion, a makers’ shop, and an operations and maintenance building. However, San Francisco residents feel this is a waste of funding, considering the limited amount of space available to park visitors.

People Limiting Interactions with Others Leads to Widespread Consequences

The Guardsman5 months ago4 months ago0

Interacting with others online eliminates many human elements of socialization, such as a voice, face or physical proximity. Online spaces such as various social media platforms have been replacing genuine connections for parasocial relationships since they are presented as a less risky and more filtered alternative to social interaction. Online we only see others’ faces from a distance. Sometimes we see just a screen name, their words filtered and revised.

An Ode to My City by the Bay

The Guardsman5 months ago4 months ago0

So many movies and television shows have been filmed in San Francisco, with one of my favorites being “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.” A quote from that movie that resonated with me when talking about the city was, “You don’t get to hate it unless you love it.” That perfectly sums up my feelings for the dazzling city I call home, and my feelings towards those who only see the city for how it is portrayed through media outlets.

Have Your Say: Campus Resources

The Guardsman8 months ago8 months ago0

We asked students: What resources do you use at City College? What does that resource give you or mean for you?

Have Your Say: Campus Security

The Guardsman9 months ago9 months ago0

By Kyra Young kyrajyoung@gmail.com We asked City College students: In light of the recent uptick in crime activity on campus…

Medicare For All Would Increase Government Wages

The Guardsman3 years ago2 years ago0

Our city and the unions that represent the city employees should care about universal guaranteed health care (often known as Medicare for All or single payer healthcare) a lot more than they do.

Prop O was rejected, What’s Next?

The Guardsman3 years ago2 years ago2

Proposition O, a parcel tax designed to provide more funding to City College was not passed. What are we gonna do now?

What Sort of Deal with Devil is the Terms of Service?

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

Every time you open your iPhone or Android you have to abide by a contract. Of course it’s been a while since you agreed to it, but all the same it’s a contract. It’s the only sort of contract you’ll never read, your Terms of Service.