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The Guardsman

San Francisco, Calif.

Transfer faster with new degree

Community colleges statewide are now offering a new type of associate degree designed to help students streamline the transfer process to a California State University baccalaureate program, but not without a making some skeptics along the way.

Board of Trustees to add parcel tax on November ballot

A resolution to place a parcel tax on the November 2012 ballot authored by Board of Trustees President John Rizzo and Trustee Chris Jackson passed unanimously at the Aug. 25 board meeting.

Board of Trustees hopes to strike black gold

Proposition 1481, the “Oil Extraction Fee to Rescue Higher Education,” was unanimously endorsed by the City College Board of Trustees at their open session Aug. 25.

Film and broadcast students shine on the big screen

The first annual Festival of the Moving Image kicks off this Sept 19 at the Roxie Theatre with 11 inspiring films and broadcasts, including works from City College’s cinema department.

Experimental theater festival celebrates 20 years in San Francisco

The Fringe Festival returns for its 20th consecutive year in downtown San Francisco, running from September 7-18 at the EXIT Theater and selected satellite stages.

Veterans lose break pay, G.I. bill changes

Recent changes to the Post 9/11 Veterans Assistance Improvement Act have forced roughly 1,300 student veterans at City College to adapt to bill revisions such as the elimination of break pay and the increase of enrolled minimum units required to be eligible for benefits.

From the Bleachers: Sept. 7, 2011

The difference between professional and intercollegiate sports can be shown in the rules, the strategy of play and most importantly the heart of the athlete.