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Multitalented and Passionate Cinema Professor Dies At 52

By Andy Bays Dina Ciraulo, professor of cinema production at City College since 2000 whose devotion to teaching and making films left a lasting impression on her students, died Feb. 7 after a long battle with cancer. She was 52. Gifted in visual arts from a young age, Ciraulo strove

Goodbye Bowie

Goodbye Bowie

By Michaela Payne/ Culture Editor After decades spent reinventing rock music, David Bowie passed away in New York City on January 10 after an 18-month fight with cancer. He was 69. The multi-talented recording artist and music producer became a hugely recognizable icon after releasing the song “Space Oddity,” used

Noted Activist Tom Mayer Passes Away

Noted Activist Tom Mayer Passes Away

By Otto Pippenger Tom Mayer, noted community activist, died in late July from a heart attack. He was 62. Mayer is survived by his partner Luiz Netto. Funeral services were held at The Most Holy Redeemer Church at 1000 Diamond St. Aug. 21. Mayer, Originally of Pittsburg, was the former

James H Byrne, Jr. July 20, 1935~March 17, 2015

James H Byrne, Jr. July 20, 1935~March 17, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * On March 17th, 2015 City College Police Officer James H. Byrne Jr. passed away at the age of 79. Officer Byrnes served with the City of San Francisco for seven years. He had a long career in law enforcement, working

James Horn Lim April 21, 1954~March 19, 2015

James Horn Lim April 21, 1954~March 19, 2015 * * * * * * * * * * The City College Library and Learning Department has sadly announced the loss of their friend and colleague librarian James Horn Lim who passed away in Redwood City on March 19. James is survived by his wife Theresa Yau, son Aaron, father

PAEC up in harmony over performing arts center

By Marco Siler-Gonzales The Guardsman Led by a loud chorus of chants and songs, students rallied in front of Conlan Hall on Jan. 12, calling for the construction of the $88 million Performing Arts Education Center, (PAEC). Student leaders of the Performing Arts Education Club, Dan Choi and Howard Scheiman,

Restoration granted: now what?

By Alex Lamp The Guardsman Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted City College Restoration Status that allows the college two years to correct any remaining problem areas identified by the commission. The commission met for three days to discuss the future of City College. The Institutional Self