Board of Trustees Race, Downtown Center, a Street Renaming, and much more
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News
Downtown Center Update:City College 'Exploring Paternership Options' for Closed Campus
Downtown Center’s programs have dispersed through the college’s other sites while students still remember the community it brought them. Read more
Board of Trustees Race Marches On
The Guardsman is wrapping up its rundown of the Board of Trustees candidates, and we've nearly completed the set. Read our interviews with Jeremy Lee, Ruth Ferguson, Elijah Ball, Bunny McFadden, and Monroe Lace, and follow the Ballot Beat here.
GED Exams Still Miles From City College
High school equivalency tests were available at City College centers for years until technology asked for more. Student council hopes that the Mission Center's hub will one day open it up again. Read more
Culture
City College Pioneer Honored With Street Renaming
The new street name celebrates the lifelong legacy and contributions of Carlota Texidor del Portillo to the Mission Campus community. Read more
Folks Flock To Flower Piano Festival At Golden Gate Park
Musicians from all over the world are playing pianos among flowers and crowds at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Read more
Photographer Returns to City College for a Retrospective on Her 50-year Career
Judi Iranyi started her photography career at City College in the 1970s. Her life’s retrospective walks us down memory lane. Read more
Beers, Boots, and Britney Spears Covers: Oktoberfest in SF
An exciting celebration of Bavarian culture was staged on Front Street on Sept. 18. Read more
New Program Unveiled to Support Black Students at City College
"The Village" is a new initiative that combines different resources for Black students. Read more
Moving Museums: Muni’s Vintage Buses and Trains Have Another Weekend Out on the Town
Thousands showed up to Embarcadero Plaza to peruse the display of Muni’s historical fleet. Read more
A Ritual of Representation: Ceremonia Azteca at Ram Plaza
A public pre-Hispanic ritual took place at Ram Plaza as a welcome gift to the new students, celebrating the cultural diversity at City College. Read more
Photos: King Of the Streets, San Francisco's Lowrider Parade
On Sept. 19, a massive car show took over the streets of the Mission District. The annual parade is a celebration of culture and the art of lowriding. See the photos here
Opinion
Have Your Say: Did you get all your classes?
The Guardsman checked in with students on Ocean Campus and asked: Were they able to get the classes they desired for this semester? Read their answers here
Sports
Women's Soccer Gets Their Revenge on State Champions
The Rams kept their undefeated record going, moving to 6-0 on the season with a win over the team that took them out in last year's playoffs. Read more
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