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Students deal with food insecurity

By Diane Carter A survey by the Urban Institute found 13 percent of American college students are considered “food insecure.” Food insecurity is defined as a lack of food and/or poor nutrition. The survey is based on government statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department

Bookstore loopholes may threaten textbook returns and resales

Bookstore loopholes may threaten textbook returns and resales

By Quip Johnson Ocean Campus bookstore policies contain potential loopholes which may result in additional fees or refused refunds for purchased and rented textbooks. This poses a particular danger for non-native English speakers, who might be less likely to speak out against such an issue. ESL Instructor Robert Griffiths shared

Community college grads become 4-year grads

By Quip Johnson The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center completed a new report which states 41 percent of community college graduates with no previous degree or certificate went on to earn a bachelor’s degree within the next six years. According to Inside Higher Ed, the center studied 575,067

Food Service Calendar

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Teachers given power to report ACCJC

By Sarah Berjan A settlement agreement between the California Federation of Teachers (CFT), American Federation of Teachers (AFT 2121) and the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) was established in a campaign for fair accreditation amongst all California community colleges. Within this agreement, the CFT obtains the power

Exclusive Q&A with City College Chancellor Mark Rocha

Exclusive Q&A with City College Chancellor Mark Rocha

By Cassie Ordonio The Guardsman sat down with newly hired Chancellor Mark Rocha to discuss his role at City College on Aug. 22. The New Yorker has a doctorate in literature and a master’s in engineering. The Board of Trustees selected Rocha on July 1, with a vote 6-1,

Board of Trustees hire Mark Rocha as Chancellor

Board of Trustees hire Mark Rocha as Chancellor

By Otto Pippenger City College’s Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on June 22 to sign a contract with Mark Rocha, making him the new Chancellor. In the public comment prior to the vote, a large contingent of instructors and students voiced their strenuous objections to the Trustees’ decision, waving