Category Archives: Features

From students to staff: Coming full circle

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Daniel Wilson

Alumni explain their journeys back to City College Originally published in the Dec. 9, 2014 print edition of the Sac City Express For many, attending community college is a means to earn a degree in order to gain employment. For … Continue reading →

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Put down the pen, pick up a gamepad

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Daniel Wilson

The latest and greatest video games to play over spring break Originally published in the April 10, 2014 print edition of the Sac City Express  If there’s one thing that’s for sure in life, it’s that being a video gamer and a … Continue reading →

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Learning to love life

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Daniel Wilson

Former SCC student with terminal illness speaks to Death and Dying class Originally published in the March 25, 2014 print edition of the Sac City Express Legendary Yankees player Lou Gehrig is not only known for his triumphs as an … Continue reading →

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Master of his own fate

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Daniel Wilson

John Masterson pursues his dreams with a constant positive attitude and a contagious smile Originally published in the Dec. 10, 2013 issue of Mainline magazine A modest brick house surrounded by tall trees in a quiet neighborhood in El Dorado Hills is … Continue reading →

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‘A passion for fashion’

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Daniel Wilson

City College students turn a dream into reality with a start-up clothing line business Originally published in the Dec. 10, 2013 print edition of the Sac City Express For many students, attending a community college isn’t just about completing coursework … Continue reading →

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Making smart choices in the City Cafe

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Daniel Wilson

Students, staff and cafeteria officials weigh-in on not-so-healthy food options Originally published in the Oct. 22 print edition of the Sac City Express With the national rise in obesity, many people, including college students, have become concerned about what they … Continue reading →

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“The Hobbit” parody gets laughs

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Daniel Wilson

Film class debuts “The Bobbit: An Unexpected Budget” at convocation Originally published in the Feb. 5, 2013 print edition of the Sac City Express City College’s City Films debuted its latest creation, “The Bobbit: An Unexpected Budget,” a parody of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Slam brings down the house

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Daniel Wilson

Student poets share passion for words Originally published Sept. 11, 2012 by SacCityExpress.com City College’s Cultural Awareness Center was jam-packed Sept. 10 with 25 to 30 poets and poetry lovers for the first-ever Poetry Slam contest, which kicked off the … Continue reading →

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Express debuts new website

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Daniel Wilson

Student collaboration proves successful Originally published Aug. 27, 2012 by SacCityExpress.com The Express would like to welcome City College’s students, staff, faculty and the community to its brand new website. The site features an all-new look, a new section for blogs, … Continue reading →

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The bigger picture

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Daniel Wilson

City College student’s photograph hangs in the Smithsonian Originally published in the May 1, 2012 print edition of the Sac City Express When it comes to art, patience and luck can go a long way and for Sandy Follett, 54, a photography … Continue reading →

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