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The Student News Site of Sacramento City College

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The Student News Site of Sacramento City College

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Casey Rafter | Editor-In-chief

When Casey Rafter, current editor-in-chief for The Express, signed up for college media production, he was unaware that the class produced City College’s student-run online news source. Upon reflection,...

Tony Rodriguez | Sports Editor

Tony Rodriguez | Sports Editor

After three semesters on The Express, Tony Rodriguez takes over the position of sports editor in the spring 2021 semester.  In fall 2020, Rodriguez served as the co-sports editor in collaboration...

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Jen Lum | Social Media Editor

Jen Lum, the Express social media editor for the spring 2021 semester, is in her second semester at the Express, but her first semester as an editor. During her freshman year at J.F. Kennedy High School...

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Los Rios board trustee Pamela Haynes continues to be a strong voice at the table

In preparation for her run for re-election in November, Los Rios Area 5 Trustee Pamela Haynes purchased advertising space for her political statements in voter guides, mailed out envelopes stuffed with...

Larry Dockter with some make-up kits used by City College theater students - (Diana Martinez/dmartinez.express@gmail.com)

Broadway Costumes continues to support City College students during COVID-19 pandemic

Since in-person productions have paused, theater students at City College have been performing remotely via Zoom. One of their most recent productions was “Zoom for the Holidays,” which consisted...

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Sacramento Zoo adds new permanent residents, continues its work during pandemic

Casey Rafter | [email protected] December 23, 2020

Sacramento zoo is located in Land Park, across the street from City College. Beyond the zoo gates stands a sign that encourages, “Please stay an alligator’s length apart.” Added in small writing...

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City College sports canceled for the spring of 2021

The Los Rios Community College District announced Dec.15 that all fall and winter team sports that had been postponed to the early part of the spring semester have been canceled to prevent the spread...

During a recent visit to City College, President Michael Gutierrez led a guided tour across campus as he shared his vision for our future post COVID-19.     
Photographer: Diana Martinez  (dmartinez.express@gmail.com)

City College president celebrates achievements nine months into campus shutdown

Every month, City College President Michael Gutierrez convenes with administrators, faculty and staff to help create community and celebrate accomplishments made as the college continues to operate remotely.  In...

Graphic by James Fife (jfife.express@gmail.com)

Student Emergency Fund and CARES act aid students with financial struggles

In the first week of campus closures, the Los Rios Emergency Fund received 127 student applicants. Since those orders were issued in March, administrators of the Student Emergency Fund found themselves...

Infographic by James Fife (jfife.express@gmail.com)

CalWORKs helps student parents succeed despite COVID-19

As the fall 2020 semester at City College ends, leaves that were once vibrant green fade to yellow, red and orange, ultimately falling, leaving trees barren on the empty campus. All Los Rios college...

(Graphic by James Fife/jfife.express@gmail.com)

E.N.G.A.G.E., Inc provides necessities for the community

Stacks of boxes crowded the professor’s porch. The boxes, filled with food and hygiene supplies, had been assembled into care packages for unhoused individuals in Sacramento.City College Communications...

Campus has been empty since March 2020, but still very well kept thanks to the maintenance team. (Diana Martinez/dmartinez.express@gmail.com)

Maintenance staff: One at a time

Eight months into district-wide campus closures, the City College quad remains silent and empty. There are no students, no professors and very little foot traffic throughout the day. Although City College...

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