College Seeks Grant For Programs at Downtown Center,Abortion Access Signed into Law, Football From France, and Much More

Classroom with a view of downtown San Francisco at City College's Downtown campus. (Ellen Yoshitsugu/The Guardsman)

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News

Chancellor Seeks Big Grant to Develop Programs at Downtown Center

Students wait for elevator on the 6th floor of City College's Downtown campus on 4th St., before its closure. *(Ellen Yoshitsugu/The Guardsman)*

A variety of partnerships could reopen the shuttered campus. Read more

Assembly member Stefani, City College Students Mark Law Expanding Abortion Medication Access

L-R:Former student trustee and URGE board member Angelica Campos, Board of Trustee Vice President Luis Zamora, California State Assembly member Catherine Stefani, District Four Supervisor Alan Wong, and Student Leader Heather Brandt. *(Evelyn Sassus/The Guardsman)*

City College of San Francisco students played a part in the legislature. Read more

Trustee Candidate Erwin Tam Is Ready to Crunch the Numbers

A challenging budget led former City College student Erwin Tam to run for board of trustees and do what he’s done his entire career, ‘help other people solve financial challenges.’ Read more

Trustee Candidate Lisa Wynn Calls for Career Pathways, Budget Accountability at City College

The trustee candidate advocates expanding student internships and questions the college’s spending, facilities decisions and financial transparency. Read more

New Acting Chancellor David Yee Says He Aims to ‘Help Students Who Need Us Here’

David Yee speaking in his role of Acting Chancellor at the Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 8, 2026. *(Ekevara Kitpowsong/The Guardsman)*

Yee compared himself to a substitute teacher in taking on the new role. Read more

Journalists Gather For Community College Conference at San Francisco State

JACC attendees take on the Copy Editing Breakout. (Joan Walsh/The Guardsman)

The Guardsman took home 23 awards in the competition phase of the event. Read more

Culture

A Colorful Celebration: The Annual Festival That Honors Maya Communities and Their Heritage

Asociación Mayab performs for the audience. *(Ekevara Kitpowsong/The Guardsman)*

The free event that started in 2019 celebrates the Maya community around the Bay Area. Read more

Raven Sanchez Is Preserving Family Memory Through Art

Some of Sanchez's artwork in a display. Photo by Raven Sanchez

The City College alum encourages student artists to dream through their works. Read more

‘Student Journalists Can Make Powerful Change’: Reporters and Lawyers on the Fight for Press Freedom

The Stanford Daily reporter, Dilan Gohill, spoke about his experience of his arrest during the pro-Palestinian protest and occupation of the office of the Stanford University president. *(Bryne Hadnott/The Guardsman)*

Student journalists, lawyers and free press advocates assembled to discuss overcoming censorship, surviving arrests and challenging restrictions on free speech. Read more

Opinion

Vick Chung Fights for Student Workers

The chancellor won the budget battle but lost the PR war. Read more

Trading the Planet's Ozone Layer for Better Internet Connection

*Illustration by Tiffany Lam/The Guardsman*

There are around 17,000 satellites in orbit right now. Read more

Sports

From Paris, with Touchdowns and Yards

Noa Badibanga (#81) lines up to run a play mid-practice. *(Evelyn Sassus/The Guardsman)*

A long way from home, international student athletes have to adjust to not just a new team, but a new country as well. Read more

City College Water Polo Sunk by San Mateo in Brutal Battle

Rams Water Polo after their game against San Mateo on Oct. 14, 2026. *(Jocelyn Wong/The Guardsman)*

The team remains winless so far this season. Read more

Battle of the Beasts: Rams Decimate De Anza Lions in Blowout Win

Rams wide receiver Dominic Oliver (#11) hauls in a pass as the Lions defense attempts to knock the ball free. *(Wilbur Chen/The Guardsman)*

Coming off a three-game losing streak, the Rams made a statement with a 45-21 victory against the De Anza College Lions. Read more

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