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San Francisco, Calif.

Garage sale at City College produces a positive outcome

By Tania CervantesContributing writer City College’s attempt to raise funds for classes by hosting a garage sale and flea market yielded positive results on Oct. 24. “The event was successful in a number of ways,” said Milton Marks III, president of the board of trustees. “It helped to raise

Review: 'Where the Wild things Are' falls short of expectations

By Dominick DelgadilloStaff writer Beloved children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak was adapted into a live-action movie and released in theaters nationwide on Oct. 16. Those are the facts as I can best describe them without ruining my childhood because I have been trying to

College set to introduce swim team in spring 2010

By Aaron TurnerStaff writer After two years of talks and planning, City College will usher in a new women’s swimming program in spring 2010. The team, which will be headed by longtime swimming instructor and coach, Phong Pham, is still in the recruiting stages. Both Pham and women’s

Da'Ron Sims: On and off the court

By Bontã Hill Sports Editor Imagine growing up and living in a city where homicides and robberies occur regularly. Throw in the hardship of not getting parental guidance and the odds of rising above the low standards that surround you are extremely slim. For sophomore basketball player Da’Ron Sims,

CSU campuses close spring 2010 admissions

By Don Clyde Staff Writer California State University’s decision to reject most admission applications for the spring 2010 term will impact hundreds of City College students and may further stress the school’s resources. CSU announced it would stop accepting most admission applications for the spring 2010 term in

Former Israeli leader's SF visit draws protests

By Greg Zeman Staff writer Protesters greeted former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with loud interruptions at a public forum hosted by the World Affairs Council of Northern California at the Westin St. Francis Hotel on Oct. 22. Roughly 25 activists, who demanded Olmert’s arrest for war crimes, were

Annika Wood: winner of local screenwriting scholarship

By Nick Palm Staff Writer Annika Wood wrote her first play when she was just four years old. From that moment, she knew writing was going to be a big part of her life. And it was the magic of cinema that first sparked her interest. “My grandparents had a