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The Guardsman

San Francisco, Calif.

April 14 - April 27, 2016 Events Calendar

Low Tech Performance The lights on, lights off (hence low tech) dance performance offers a great opportunity for students and faculty to present dances and new material without the pressure. For more information: Jeanne Hughes at 415-239-3412 or jhughes@ccsf.edu Sat., April 23, 6:00-8 p.m. Performance Studio

The Dismantling of an Accrediting Commission

NEWS ANALYSIS By Andy Bays The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), a maligned agency in charge of evaluating two-year colleges in California, was given the final nail in the coffin on March 21 by policy-makers in Sacramento, but they’re not going down without a fight. The

School Officials Tackle Batmale Temperature Control

By Cassie Ordonio City College students and faculty may soon be relieved of Batmale Hall’s extreme temperature fluctuations caused by broken chillers and boilers. Batmale Hall’s temperature issue was recognized several years ago. The Department of Facilities Planning and Construction (DFPC) developed a Year One project to help

April 14 -- April 27, 2016 Campus Briefs

Muni Proposes Cash Fare Increase On April 5 the Municipal Transportation Agency proposed a 25-cent fare increase to Muni riders who pay in cash. If the MTA budget is approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Muni’s fare surcharge will take effect Jan. 1, 2017, according to SFgate.

Liz Thompson Swims Towards Success

By Margaret Weir Liz Thompson is a team player. She became captain of the City College women’s swim team when her teammate Daniela Fiestas-Paredes recommended her to the coach. “I said, ‘I think the person who would be a good captain is Liz,’” Fiestas-Paredes said. Thompson began swimming casually

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

By Shannon Cole City College Swimmer Recruited By Mills College Second-year swimmer and Guardsman staff writer Daniela Fiestas-Paredes is in the process of being recruited by Oakland’s Mills College. Fiestas-Paredes, a native of Lima, Peru, competes primarily in breaststroke events. Her season-best 100-yard breaststroke time of 1:11:84

Health Center Offers Students Mental Health Services

By Margaret Weir A study done by the Wisconsin Harvesting Opportunities for Postsecondary Education (HOPE) Lab found that half of all community college students have reported mental health issues in the past year and less than half of those are receiving treatment, Inside Higher Ed reported in March. About 88