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The Guardsman

San Francisco, Calif.

Free City College a reality

By Diane Carter Last November San Francisco residents voted to approve Supervisors Jane Kim and Norman Yee’s ballot measure, Proposition W, making “Free City College” a reality. Proposition W has helped City College recoup funds that were lost when one-third of the student population left during the accreditation crisis.

Update: Free City

In an email sent to faculty provided by Wilbur Wu, Free City enrollment fees are explained. 1) What happens if I drop my courses and FREE CITY is paying my enrollment fees? 1. If you drop courses before the date to receive a full refund, you owe nothing. Refund deadlines

“Sentinels” sculpture returns home

By Quip Johnson Aristedes Demetrios’ sculpture “Sentinels” was returned to its place in the Conlan Hall Plaza on August 15 after the construction of a new concrete base to help prevent corrosion. Associate Vice Chancellor Linda da Silva shared in an email that the restoration work was completed by the

Sports Calendar

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DSPS provides homework services

By Quip Johnson The Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) is offering evening homework help as part of their Academic Assistance Program. The study area is located in the Rosenberg Library’s Learning Assistance Center (LAC) in Room 214. Assistance will be available Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.

Students deal with food insecurity

By Diane Carter A survey by the Urban Institute found 13 percent of American college students are considered “food insecure.” Food insecurity is defined as a lack of food and/or poor nutrition. The survey is based on government statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department

Bookstore loopholes may threaten textbook returns and resales

Bookstore loopholes may threaten textbook returns and resales

By Quip Johnson Ocean Campus bookstore policies contain potential loopholes which may result in additional fees or refused refunds for purchased and rented textbooks. This poses a particular danger for non-native English speakers, who might be less likely to speak out against such an issue. ESL Instructor Robert Griffiths shared