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WonderCon wows comic enthusiasts

By Frank Ladra The Guardsman WonderCon is one of the biggest and most popular comic and arts conventions in the United States, and the 25th anniversary was held at Moscone Center from April 1 to April 3. The event, sponsored by Comic-Con International, gives artists and retailers opportunity to

Offensive slump continues: Softball loses to San Jose City to fall 1-11 in league play

By Ryan Kuhn The Guardsman The City College women’s softball team continued their offensive struggles and extended their losing streak falling to San Jose City College in conference play. The Jaguars got out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning and with the help from solid

Alleged Wikileaker’s appalling treatment continues

The military’s treatment of alleged Wikileaker Pfc. Bradley Manning is shameful and inconsistent with the values enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

The stakes have risen: When hopes for tax extensions in a June special election died, the projected deficit for California community colleges doubled

Students at City College and community colleges across California fear increased financial pressure after attempts by Gov. Jerry Brown to implement tax extensions in a special election were blocked by Republican members of the state legislature.

California’s broken juvenile justice system: Proposal to cut state’s system brings up ghosts of youth torture

Gov. Jerry Brown’s January proposal to eliminate the Division of Juvenile Justice was one way of grappling with the state’s more than $25 billion budget shortfall, hoping counties could gradually absorb all youth prisoners leaving the state’s system.

Stun guns for the SFPD?

After a lengthy hearing on Feb. 23 the San Francisco Police Commission voted 6-1 in favor of interim Chief of Police Jeff Godown’s proposal to explore the use of all less lethal weapons, including the controversial Conductive Energy Device, also known as a stun gun.

Schools unite for Day of Action

City College and SF State students gathered March 2 in solidarity to protest looming budget cuts to higher learning institutions that will reduce classes and other benefits for students throughout California.