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San Francisco, Calif.

Where are the police when you need them?

By Cassandra Hendry The Guardsman Recently there have been three robberies and an attempted rape in the Wellness Center on Ocean campus this semester. But the question is how are all these thieves getting away with stealing students personal items or even holding them up at gunpoint? Also where is

Politicians

David Campos is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 9, including the Mission, Bernal Heights, St. Mary’s Park and Portola neighborhoods. The Guardsman: What does City College mean to you? David Campos: It’s a very important institution, and it’s there to educate

Football preview: Returning quarterback gives Rams early boost

By Minter McHugh The Guardsman After a heartbreaking loss in the championship game last year to Bakersfield College, the City College Rams football team is gearing up for a new season with hopes, goals and expectations all in search of another title. The Rams have won the national championship nine

Star player realizes diamond dream Left-handed shortstop boosts image of program

By Dan Harrington The Guardsman To some degree, assembling a team in any sport is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Coaches must understand the characteristics of the players and forecast how the players will work as a unit. For the City College softball team, the unique piece of the

Nanette Asimov part 2

By Gina Scialabba The Guardsman On March 25, we sat down with Nanette Asimov to talk about the accreditation crisis and her coverage of City College for the San Francisco Chronicle. In Part 1, which ran in Issue 7, we asked about her background, how she got started with writing

It’s time to bury theory of ‘starving the beast’

By Sara Bloomberg The Guardsman City College was slapped with the threat of closure last July, in large part because it drained its reserves in an attempt to maintain classes, jobs and support services at a level that the San Francisco community needs. Although not an example of deficit spending,

This comic book movie is a marvel

By Gina Scialabba The Guardsman I’ll preface this review with a disclaimer: I am a HUGE comic book fan. From reruns of the 1960’s “Batman and Robin” series to the modern day “Man of Steel,” set for release this summer, I’m giddy with excitement at the idea