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San Francisco, Calif.

Street 415:Literary treasures hidden near campus

Recently a reader approached me and asked if The Guardsman pays for my expenses — for instance, a mediocre $13 martini in a crummy, depressing hotel bar. To this I could only reply bitterly: no, The Guardsman does not pay for any of my expenses, alcohol-related or otherwise.

City College employee Debra Porter dies

Deborah Kay Porter, a devoted City College management assistant and long-time Service Employees International Union member, died April 8 after an eight-month battle with lung cancer. She was 56 years old.

Rams waste pitching gem, fall in extras at home

After pitching a complete game victory over San Jose City College in his previous start, Rams sophomore Jared Freitas took the mound April 24 against visiting San Mateo (18-4), hoping to get his third consecutive victory and help the Rams earn a late season upset.

City Colleges students plan to attend next budget and education Subcommittee meeting

By Don ClydeThe Guardsman Students are encouraged to attend a May 5 meeting at the state Capitol to testify about student fees. The California Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance will hold hearings beginning at 4 p.m. City College representatives will take a 12:30 p.m. train from

Summer school to resume in 2011

Number of classes greatly diminished from 2009 level By Don ClydeThe Guardsman A Board of Trustees resolution from the March 25 board meeting indicated that there will be a 2011 summer session, but only about 40 percent of the 2009 number of classes will be reinstated. “It’s not even

Senate fights growing tuition fees for UCs and CSUs

By William ChamberlinThe Guardsman Two Senate bills were heard on April 21 that directly combat future tuition fee increases in post-secondary schools. Limits would be put on growing tuition hikes imposed every year at some California higher education institutions. Neither of the new bills protect community colleges, as SB 1199

'City College Three' await preliminary hearing date

By Hannah WeinerThe Guardsman A status hearing concerning the misappropriation of funds case involving former City College Chancellor Phillip Day Jr. and former Associate Vice Chancellors Stephen Herman and James Blomquist revealed April 14 that the trial continues to be delayed. “Right now we’re still reviewing the documents and