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Five new portable buildings will be installed, flanking the West Campus turnaround, and another five portables will be relocated near the former upper playing field on East Campus. Some of City College's renovation projects are nearing completion, and the school is preparing itself for another wave of construction.… 1 Comment

The Sigma Chi Eta and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Societies are inviting students and faculty to attend a free viewing of the vice presidential debate scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today in room 211 of the Administration building. The debate between Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joseph Biden, from Delaware, will be broadcasted live from Washington University in St.… 1 Comment

Tanja Khosrawipour, the elected student senate president for the fall semester, has abruptly left City College, with no formal resignation. Khosrawipour was voted into the position last spring after her first year, when she was an active member of the student senate.… 3 Comments

Third year biology major Camila Avendano was inaugurated as the new Associated Student Senate president in a senate meeting Sept. 12, after the former president abruptly left City College for Germany.… Post the First Comment

A boot was placed on a student's car by Campus security for failing to pay 21 parking citations. The student somehow removed the boot and drove away, taking the boot with him. Security spotted him later that day driving his car in the same parking lot.… Post the First Comment

Hundreds of crosses were placed in the West Campus lawn last Friday to commemorate the U.S. soldiers that have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.… 1 Comment

Nearly 100 students gathered Thursday in a ceremony held on the Henry Bagish Overlook on West Campus for the victims of Sept. 11 and President Dwight D. Eisenhower's proposal to establish the 'people-to-people' program. The event featured music from Japanese, Mexican, and Irish origin.… Post the First Comment

Other incidents that happened last week are: September 2 Security discovered that a window had been broken in one of the IDC classrooms. At first nothing was reported missing but as soon as the instructor arrived it was discovered that a LCD television valued at $2,450 and around $717 of equipment was missing.… Post the First Comment

The Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory is offering free glasses for eligible City College students. "To be eligible students must reside in Santa Barbara County, have a low-income and no insurance," said Susan Broderick, student health services and wellness program director.… Post the First Comment

Sigma Chi Eta , the official community college honor society of the National Communication Association, will hold its first meeting of the semester Wednesday, September 17 at 4 p.m. in the Communications Lab. "I want to join, because it's good when you transfer," said Jordan Richardson, a second year communication's major who is planning to attend.… Post the First Comment

The International Student Center is hosting its second annual international student beach volleyball tournament at 11 a.m. on Oct. 3 at East Beach. … Post the First Comment