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Sacramento City College students speak with Brandon Herring of Coppin State University, Maryland, during the City College HBCU Caravan event on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
City College hosts CCC to HBCU Fall Caravan — broadening horizons for transfer students
Avery Peterson (#5) Sacramento City College delivers a spike over two San Joaquin Delta players during City College’s match on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Sacramento, Calif.
Sacramento City College women’s volleyball faces off against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Participants take final photos in front of the Aftershock sign during the last day of the Aftershock music festival at Discovery Park on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
Aftershock 2024: moments from Sacramento’s epic music festival
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
City College hosts its annual Club Day for the 2023-2024 school year on Sept. 21, 2023, in the quad. President of the Psychology Club, Blaze Williams, engages in conversation about what his club stands for in an attempt to recruit members.
Get ready for City College’s annual Club Day on Oct. 31
Sacramento City College professor and author of “Body in Script,” Eve Imagine stands in City College’s quad, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
City College English Prof. Eve Imagine publishes her first novel, ‘Body in Script’
Caleb Theodore, the new head coach of the Sacramento City College Panthers women’s basketball team, poses in the North Gym of City College on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
New head coach Caleb Theodore joins City College women’s basketball
Avery Peterson (#5) Sacramento City College delivers a spike over two San Joaquin Delta players during City College’s match on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Sacramento, Calif.
Sacramento City College women’s volleyball faces off against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Photo of the day: City College Panthers kick in vain as they fall 5-0 to the Sierra Wolverines
Photo of the day: City College Panthers kick in vain as they fall 5-0 to the Sierra Wolverines
Courtesy of Activision Blizzard
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hits the mark for City College students with new updates and features
Prioritizing mental health: how college students can seek support
Prioritizing mental health: how college students can seek support
Customers wait in line to order at Crepeville during a Sunday brunch rush on Oct. 20, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
From sweet to savory: a visit to Crepeville
Courtesy of Activision Blizzard
Gear up for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch on October 25
Express Reviews: “It’s What’s Inside”
Express Reviews: “It’s What’s Inside”
Photo of the day: Puente Club hosts Halloween costume contest
Photo of the day: Puente Club hosts Halloween costume contest
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Photo of the day: City College Panthers kick in vain as they fall 5-0 to the Sierra Wolverines
Photo of the day: City College Panthers kick in vain as they fall 5-0 to the Sierra Wolverines
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
Student FYI Week of Oct. 21 through Nov. 3
Student FYI Week of Oct. 21 through Nov. 3
Student FYI: week of Oct. 7 through 20
Student FYI: week of Oct. 7 through 20
Student FYI: Week of Sept. 16 through 29
Student FYI: Week of Sept. 16 through 29
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Photo Illustration by Josephine Newitt

Heather on the Record: In California, the real election is the primary

Heather Roegiers
May 2, 2018
City Snapshot! Sole Survivor display by WEAVE

City Snapshot! Sole Survivor display by WEAVE

Heather Roegiers
April 23, 2018
From the fountain by the Performing Arts Center, Kandra Coleman addresses the participants of an unofficial walkout as they hold their phones up in solidarity with Stephon Clark April 18. Photo by Heather Roegiers | Editor-in-Chief | kroegiers.express@gmail.com

Twenty minutes for 20 bullets; Campus members stage unauthorized walkout one month after Stephon Clark’s shooting

Heather Roegiers
April 19, 2018
City Snapshot! Earth Day

City Snapshot! Earth Day

Heather Roegiers
April 17, 2018
A group of protesters take a knee in front of a line of California Highway Patrol officers who are blocking the I St entrance to Interstate 5 in Sacramento on March 23. Protesters were marching throughout downtown in response to the fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark. Jason Pierce | News Editor | jpierce.express@gmail.com

Heather on the Record: Repeal and Replace the Police

Heather Roegiers
April 5, 2018
Psychology major J'yonna Land writes out her thoughts Monday, regarding the fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark, on one of the large banners set up out front of the student center. Jason Pierce | News Editor | jpierce.express@gmail.com

City College says his name; Campus mourns fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, discusses police reform

Heather Roegiers
April 2, 2018
Both of the elevators in the campus parking structure were out of commission Feb. 13. Photo by Nita Gardipee | Staff Reporter | ngardipee.express@gmail.com

City College struggles to provide equal access; Malfunctioning elevators and doors, discontinued fitness course among concerns

Heather Roegiers
March 23, 2018
City Snapshot! Fallen tree blocking Freeport Blvd

City Snapshot! Fallen tree blocking Freeport Blvd

Heather Roegiers
March 22, 2018
Photo of Ashton Byers by Megan Horn | Staff Photographer | mhorn.express@gmail.com

Love yourself first: A healthy kind of selfish

Heather Roegiers
March 21, 2018
Photo illustration by Megan Horn | Staff Photographer | mhorn.express@gmail.com

City College fights the flu; influenza virus threatens student health, attendance records

Heather Roegiers
March 20, 2018
Photo Illustration by Phoenix Kanada | Staff Photographer | pkanada.express@gmail.com

Deadline approaching to run for the Student Associated Council; Students have until Monday to declare their candidacy

Heather Roegiers
March 15, 2018
Los Rios Police, UC Davis Police, UC Davis Fire and a coroner from the Yolo County Sheriff's department close off the scene of a man's body found in a car at the parking lot in Davis Center March 8. | Photo by Dianne Heimer | Guest Photographer | heimerd@scc.losrios.edu

Man found dead at Davis Center; Deceased person discovered in parking lot

Heather Roegiers
March 9, 2018
Photo Illustration by Jason Pierce | News Editor | jpierce.express@gmail.com

Heather on the Record: Now’s not the time to talk guns, now is the time to act

Heather Roegiers
March 7, 2018
City College student Kevin Burkes works full-time as an emergency medical technician. | Photo by Jiaxin Lu | Staff Photographer | jlu.express@gmail.com

Facing the flames; City College student rescues residents from Napa Valley fires

Heather Roegiers
March 6, 2018
Tower Theatre in Sacramento displays the film they're rooting for at the Oscars this Sunday. Directed by Sacramento native Greta Gerwig, "Lady Bird" is up for several Oscar nominations including best film, best director and best original screenplay. | Photo by Bobby Castagna | Photo Editor | robert.castagna@gmail.com

Sac City predicts the Oscars: Who should win, who got snubbed?

Heather Roegiers
March 2, 2018
City College Anthropology Professor Michael Grofe instructing his "Intro to Linguistics" class Feb. 27. | Photo by Phoenix Kanada | Staff Photographer | pkanada.express@gmail.com

From ancient Maya to Sacramento; Anthropology professor goes back to his roots

Heather Roegiers
February 28, 2018
City Snapshot! A sunny moment

City Snapshot! A sunny moment

Heather Roegiers
February 27, 2018
Mayra Jimenez helps students from around the world as student personnel assistant in the International Student Center Feb. 13. Photo by Jiaxin Lu | Staff Photographer | jlu.express@gmail.com

Navigating a new world; International student club provides community for panthers from around the planet

Heather Roegiers
February 27, 2018
City Snapshot! Downtown hailstorm

City Snapshot! Downtown hailstorm

Heather Roegiers
February 26, 2018
Mohr Hall is set to be demolished this year to make way for a new building. Mohr Hall is among the oldest buildings on City College's campus Feb. 5. Photo by Jackson Durham | Staff Photographer | jcmdurham.express@gmail.com

The last of a generation; 56-year-old Mohr Hall to be demolished in June

Heather Roegiers
February 26, 2018
City Snapshot! Game convention in the student center

City Snapshot! Game convention in the student center

Heather Roegiers
February 24, 2018
Ashton Byers is a communications major and works at the Veteran Services Center, Feb. 21. | Photo by Destinee Lang | Staff Photographer | dlang.express@gmail.com

Love yourself first: Why I ended my toxic relationship

Heather Roegiers
February 24, 2018
Tami Nelson is the newest member of the Los Rios Community College District Board of Trustees, elected in 2016. | Photo by Bobby Castagna | Photo Editor | robert.castagna@gmail.com

A seat at the big table; Los Rios district Board of Trustees’ newest member shares her story

Heather Roegiers
February 22, 2018
City College students from the Psychology of Death and Dying class pinned the names of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims on two trees outside their classroom near the Performing Arts Center Feb. 21. Photo by Megan Horn | Staff Photographer | mhorn.express@gmail.com

City Snapshot: Remembering the victims from the Florida school shooting

Heather Roegiers
February 21, 2018
When you've got a full time load at City College the hassle of doing your taxes is the last thing on your mind. | Photo illustration by Jackson Durham | Staff Photographer | Jcmdurham.express@gmail.com

City College does your taxes; Free tax preparation services in LRC Thursday and Friday

Heather Roegiers
February 20, 2018
The Los Rios Police Department patrols City College Feb. 1 | Photo by Anastasia Jones | Staff Reporter | anajones.express@gmail.com

Making a safer campus; Los Rios Police work to improve campus security

Heather Roegiers
February 19, 2018
Track ball mice and special keyboards designed for students with ocular disabilities are a few of the pieces of equipment you can find in the Proctored Testing Center at City College Feb. 2. | Photo by Bobby Castagna | Photo Editor | robert.castagna@gmail.com

Able to be of service; Proctored Center provides testing assistance for students with disabilities

Heather Roegiers
February 16, 2018
City Snapshot! Blood drive on campus

City Snapshot! Blood drive on campus

Heather Roegiers
February 15, 2018
Diashaun Singleton, 20, is a full-time student at City College and also works full-time. Singleton uses the grief he's suffered to motivate him and others towards a better future Jan 26. | Photo by Amari Smith | Staff Reporter | agrace.express@gmail.com

Prevailing through hardship; City College student draws motivation from tragic past

Heather Roegiers
February 15, 2018
City Snapshot! Sutterville Road Bridge at night

City Snapshot! Sutterville Road Bridge at night

Heather Roegiers
February 10, 2018
Geology major, Sonia Miller (left) assists lab partner, Priscilla Viveros in identifying rock and mineral specimens during a lab exercise Thursday, Feb. 1. Miller works for the California Department of Water Resources and is earning her master's degree. | Photo by Nita Gardipee | Staff Reporter | ngardipee.express@gmail.com

Digging deep into the past; Geology class offers access to a trove of Earth’s history

Heather Roegiers
February 8, 2018
Black Lives Matter protested police and corporate sponsorship of the 37th annual March for the Dream at the Sacramento Convention Center Jan. 15 | Photo by Bobby Castagna | Photo Editor | robert.castagna@gmail.com

Heather on the Record: Marching is not enough

Heather Roegiers
February 7, 2018
City Snapshot! Elevator down

City Snapshot! Elevator down

Heather Roegiers
February 6, 2018
City Snapshot! Traffic accident near campus

City Snapshot! Traffic accident near campus

Heather Roegiers
February 5, 2018
Half a gram of cannabis sits by a glass pipe, waiting to be smoked Feb. 2 | Photo by Bobby Castagna | Photo Editor | robert.castagna@gmail.com

Pot causing a stir on campus; City College contemplates the consequences of legalized cannabis

Heather Roegiers
February 3, 2018
Prof Syreeta Harada teaches political science at City College Jan. 30 | Photo by Robert Castagna | Photo Editor | robert.castagna@gmail.com

Breaking down the Science of Politics; City College professor takes an interactive approach to PoliSci

Heather Roegiers
February 1, 2018
City Snapshot! Talk to RISE and grab some grub

City Snapshot! Talk to RISE and grab some grub

Heather Roegiers
February 1, 2018
Thousands march on the Capitol in the 37th annual March for the Dream, celebrating MLK day on Jan. 15, 2018. | Photo by Bobby Castagna

City College kicks off March for the Dream; Thousands march from campus to Capitol in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

Heather Roegiers
January 16, 2018
City Talk: What are your holiday plans?

City Talk: What are your holiday plans?

Heather Roegiers
December 12, 2017
Sandman, a graphic novel by Neil Gaiman, can be found in the City College library and is currently available to borrow. Ulysses Ruiz | Staff Photographer | uruiz.express@gmail.com

Getting drawn to comics; Graphic novel discussion on campus

Heather Roegiers
November 14, 2017
Jason Pierce | Photo Editor | jpierce.express@gmail.com

Rape reported on campus; Police investigate daytime incident in north parking lot

Heather Roegiers
October 31, 2017
Student Sam Gibbens holds a sign Tuesday in protest of the anti-abortion group Project Truth in the quad. Heather Roegiers | News Editor | kroegiers.express@gmail.com

City Talk: Anti-abortion group on campus

Heather Roegiers
September 13, 2017
City College student Emily Peterson stands in her midtown Sacramento apartment. Peterson is one of the many local residents struggling with recent rent increases. | Photo by Vanessa S. Nelson · vanessanelsonexpress@gmail.com

City College students struggle to afford rent; Sacramento sees fastest rising rent in the Nation

Heather Roegiers
September 5, 2017
The "Activism Looks Like This" exhibit in the Unity Center at the California Museum. The center opens Aug. 26 and kicks off with a civil rights panel discussion along with other festivities. Photo by Robert Durell, courtesy of the California Museum.

Unity Center at California Museum will kick off with free block party; Event features rights activists Dolores Huerta, Stuart Milk in discussion

Heather Roegiers
August 25, 2017
Photo: Vanessa Nelson | Photo Editor | vanessaneslonexpress@gmail.com

Makerspace lab; weld, print 3-D objects, make art, write music in collaborative space

Heather Roegiers
June 4, 2017
City College student and poet Dante Pelayo. Ulysses Ruiz | uruiz.express@gmail.com

Podcast: Student Poet Gets Creative With Writer’s Block; Coins Own Brand Of Freestyle Poetry

Heather Roegiers
May 27, 2017
City College student and investor of Stone Vintage Music Boutique, Johnny Casino | Photo by Ella Morgan | Emorgan.express@gmail.com

Stone Vintage Music Boutique set to rock Midtown; City College student anticipates grand opening 5-12

Heather Roegiers
May 12, 2017
Dr. Sally Montemayor Lenz, dean of Educational Services for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, Michael Gutierrez, executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Eastfield College and Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay, executive vice president at Cypress College in Southern California are the three candidates for the open office of City College president. Photo collage by Jason Pierce | jpierce.express@gmail.com

Three candidates jockeying to be new City College president; new president expected to begin either late summer or early fall 2017

Heather Roegiers
May 11, 2017
Photo courtesy of Speak Out | speakoutnow.org

Author and Activist Tim Wise visits City College; debunks common myths on the poor

Heather Roegiers
March 31, 2017
Michael Pointdexter stepped down as Interim President at City College. Pointdexter remains at City College as Vice-President and is looking for opportunities that he wouldn't be able to do in the Interim position. Pedro Santander | Staff Photographer | psantander.express@gmail.com

City College replaces interim president; 15-month search for full time college president continues as Poindexter is replaced

Heather Roegiers
March 13, 2017
City College student Puneet Purewal reacts to Donald Trump’s presidency. In light of President Trump’s election she said will be paying closer attention to politics. | Photo by Pedro Santander · psantander.express@gmail.com City College student Puneet Purewal reacts to Donald Trump’s presidency. In light of President Trump’s election she said will be paying closer attention to politics. Pedro Santander | Staff Photographer | psantander.express@gmail.com

Trump’s first moves inspire action; City College students share their impressions of president’s first three weeks;

Heather Roegiers
February 17, 2017
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