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Kolkata is full of charm, culture and history

By Mckenna Toston The Guardsman I became homesick on my sixth day. I missed my city, my friends, home-cooking, and fresh air. But then I landed in Kolkata, and I was home. Previously known as Calcutta and nicknamed The City of Joy, Kolkata was the British capital from 1600-1947. The

The San Francisco Chronicle has no agenda against CCSF

Journalism instructor Tom Graham complains in the Guardsman’s Feb. 5. issue that the San Francisco Chronicle’s coverage of City College’s accreditation woes amount to a “negative attack” on the college. Mr. Graham has made similar complaints in other forums, and the allegation of unfairness is tossed about

Kerouac's "On The Road" takes a detour

By Gina Scialabba The Guardsman Another example of a book that shouldn't be a film. “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who

Sights and sounds: Parklet causes controversy in Cow Hollow

By Alex Reyes The Guardsman Since the program’s launch in 2010, 38 parklets have been installed throughout San Francisco but the one found at Filbert and Fillmore streets in the Cow Hollow neighborhood has captured the attention of a wide audience. According to the City and County of San

Flu shot is not the only way to stay healthy

By Jackson Ly The Guardsman Staying healthy during the following months may be a challenge, especially with the seasonal flu running January through March, and getting a flu shot might not be enough to avoid contracting the flu. “There’s no guarantee that it’s going to work,” said Benjamin

Non-resident fees might increase this summer

By Cecilia Ren The Guardsman Not even a month into the new semester, City College has already proposed its plans to increase nonresident fees at the beginning of 2013 summer session. An open meeting that addressed a possible out-of-state tuition increase was held on Jan. 29 inside the Associated Student

CITY COLLEGE'S ACCREDITATION CRISIS

THE EDITORIAL YOU WON'T READ IN THE CHRONICLEIn the past three years, City College has lost $53 million in funding. Its had three different chancellors. At the same time, the state Accrediting Commission has come down on the institution by making 14 very difficult demands upon the college.