Sixty colleges and universities from California and other states sent representatives to the City College quad Oct. 3 for Transfer Day.

California State University, Sacramento, UC Davis, University of New Mexico, Chico State and Cal Poly, among many others, had information tables on the quad.

“It’s no coincidence that all these great schools were in attendance either because City College looks for schools [to come to Transfer Day] where students have the best chance of succeeding,” said City College Transfer Center Director, Richard J. Erlich.

“We really focus on [colleges with] strong graduation and retention rates, low student default rates, and regionally credited,” Erlich said.

Transfer Day gives some City College students a chance to make educational plans once they finish their schooling at City College.

William Ratliff, who is pursuing a double major in political science and anthropology, said, “I would like to get into U.C. Berkeley, but it’s kind of a gamble, so I have decided to sign with U.C. Davis.”

Some students hadn’t decided what schools they wanted to apply to after finishing at City College.

“I want to go somewhere in the Bay Area and pursue my nursing degree,” said Alana Sernholt.

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City College students know the importance of going out and having a good time at the club—or in this case, clubs.

City College held its first club day of the semester Sept. 22. The event allowed various clubs the opportunity to display their booths on campus to let people know exactly what they do and to recruit new members.

Featured clubs included the Queer Straight Alliance, the Japanese Club, the Freethinker’s Club, the United Elements Club, along with many others.

“To me, it’s like getting to see what everyone is inspired by,” said Alex Martinez, a member of the Queer Straight Alliance club. “[The purpose is] just to get people in the community to be in the light [about issues] and hang out and have fun as well.”

Club Day also allows new students to get familiar with different activities, on campus. It benefits the clubs as well, according to club members, because they are able to get the word out to students in a personable way, face-to-face, instead of by posting fliers.

“It’s a chance for recruitment towards our clubs,” said Jonathan Taylor, Fencing Club member.

Though this semester’s club day had a good turn-out the participation of the clubs was less than last year’s club…» Read More

The City College baseball team defeated the American River College Beavers in a close game April 26, with the score of 6-5.

Pitcher Kyle DeVore started the game out strong, giving up two hits in the first inning and giving one run to the Beavers. In the bottom of the first inning, City College’s Sam Hedrick came to bat and sent two of his teammates home with two RBIs. The Beavers trailed behind the Panthers.

At the top of the second inning, City College’s Ryan Pudwell came to bat and advanced to second, followed by an RBI when his teammate DaVon Poole hit a single.

The Panthers led by two points by the fifth inning.

The Beavers, however, did not go down quietly and made a couple more runs, only to be shut down. By the final inning, the Panthers scored three more runs, bringing the win to a close score of 6-5.

City College will play its final home conference game against Santa Rosa Junior College April 29.

For more information, check out the Panther season schedule and stats.

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A week before spring break, the City College baseball team was completely shut down by Diablo Valley College April 12 with the score of 7-0. The big problem for the Panthers was the lack of hitting. With only six hits throughout the game they were not able to produce much of an offense.

The game started with City College’s A.J. Quintero pitching, putting down the first Diablo Valley batters. In the bottom of the first inning when the Panthers can to bat, they were able to produce two singles. However they weren’t able to capitalize on their runners that were left in scoring position.

The majority of the damage came in the second inning when City College Brooke Brooks struck out batting, with no luck of gaining any momentum. The Panthers did not get any hits for this inning as they would have hoped. During the fifth inning, the Diablo Valley Vikings were able to get three runs, leaving the Panthers scoreless. The Diablo Valley Viking scored four more runs before the game ended, with a final score of 7-0.

For its next game, City College baseball team will play against Modesto Junior College April 16 at Union Stadium.

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The unexpected wind chills of the afternoon provided a baseball game that went back and forth in a heated mystery doubleheader. The City College Panthers were unable to clip the wings of the Cosumnes River Hawks in a doubleheader April 7, with a score of 8-5. The second game ended too in a City College loss at 6-3.

During the first inning the Panthers started out strong with City College’s Aaron Conyers pitching, putting down three batting Hawks, giving them no runs. The Panthers played an offensive side when they came to bat, giving Joey Matthews an advance to third and an RBI.

However, in the second inning trouble brewed when batter Conyers gave up five hits and four runs to the Hawks. The next three innings were quiet with neither team being able to produce more runs. In the sixth inning City College was able to produce four more runs and tied the game.

Though they were able to make a comeback the Panthers ultimately lost the game in the top of eighth inning by giving up three more runs, giving Cosumnes River Hawks the win, 8-5.

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Competition was in the air as City College’s tennis team played its final home match against Reedley College Tigers and lost 9-0 on both men’s and women’s team March 22.

The Panthers fought hard with long matches and put up a strong threshold defending their home court. However, they were not able to pick up the winning crown.

Despite the lost, the women’s team fought the final battle in a heated singles and doubles match.

On the other end of the court, the men played sets of doubles, grasping their tennis racquets with full force against Reedley College.

As the game comes to a finale with endless volleys and serves, the Panthers grew more determined, but eventually lost to the Tigers.

For its next match, City College’s tennis team will travel out of town to face Modesto Junior College March 25.

For season schedule, stats and information, click here.

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City College will hold its annual club day Tuesday, March 15 on the campus Quad 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

City College clubs such as United Elements, the Chinese Culture Club, Brown Pride, Hope Club, and many others  will have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the student body. In addition, participating clubs will have the chance to recruit new members.

“Every club will have an opportunity to have a small presentation about what they are doing,” Anna Fralikhina, a student personnel assistant with Student Leadership, said.

Along with the presentations, participating  clubs will be handing out information and answering any questions that students may have.

Clubs such as Brown Pride and the Dream Team will be offering food and playing music during the event.

For more information regarding Club Day and its participants, call Student Leadership and Development at 558-2381.

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The forecast was cloudy skies with a chance of tennis balls as City College’s tennis team played against College of Sequoias on March 11.

The Panthers put up a valiant effort against The Sequoias, though they couldn’t walk away with a win. The women’s team lost 7-1 and the men’s team lost 9-1.

Although they could not roar with victory, the Panthers put up a tough front on their home court.

“I was very pleased,” tennis head coach David Griffin said. “They worked hard.”

According to Griffin, some regular starters were out, either because of injury or sickness.

“[We’re] a fairly new team that gives it [our] all,” player Seth Myers said.

For their next match, the Panthers will travel to Cosumnes River College for a conference match on March 15.

For season schedule and more information about City College’s tennis team, click here.

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With a new semester in motion, City College’s Tennis team readies their racquets for a new season. Hopes are high with its first match against Shasta College in Redding, Calif. scheduled for Feb. 8.

At a recent on-campus scrimmage, tennis coach Dave Griffin said he was thoroughly impressed with what he saw. However, Griffin stated that some improvements were needed and he planned to put those changes into effect.

For more information on the season and players, click here.

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Every day, students on campus throw away various items and most of the trash that is picked up from the classrooms ends up in local landfills.

A lot of the “trash” that is thrown away by students is recyclable. Most students on campus are aware of what recycling is, or at least the notion of recycling, but many might not have a clear understanding of what it actually entails.

The City College Waste Management Department has put up 100 posters around campus to make students aware of the importance of recycling and how they can help make a change on campus.

“Only 15 percent of what is collected around campus is trash,” said Karen Chewning, a City College operations technician. “The rest of it is recyclables.”

Students don’t seem to be doing their part in recycling on campus, and that’s why waste management has put up the posters, according to Chewning on what sort of things to throw in recycling bins, namely empty drink containers, paper cups, clean paper and plastic trays and, of course, newspapers and magazines. The things that shouldn’t be thrown in recycle bins include plastics that are non-recyclable, styrofoam and batteries.

Although waste management is making an effort on campus, Chewning said they would…» Read More