In the “College Dropout” series we examined why the dropout rate stands at 47%, and how becoming educated is related to becoming an adult. But what if you’re already an “adult” when you go to college? In this episode we answer the question: are

College Dropout Part 1

Apr 22nd, 2019 12m 55s

One out of every two students who attend Community College drop out. Only 1 in 5 will get their degree in four years. Why?I’m Nikolas Harter, and in this three part series produced out of the KCSF studios at the City College of San Francisco,

College Dropout Part 2

Apr 22nd, 2019 27m 20s

In Part 2, I explore the personal reasons for why a student might drop out with “F-Everything” Paul Lopez. Paul dropped out of school when he was 18. Back then, he didn’t know what he wanted to do, so he left school and moved up to the bay with

College Dropout Part 3

Apr 22nd, 2019 21m 40s

In Part 3, I’ll share about my personal college experience, and square off with current C.C.S.F. student Brandon Powell. Is attending college about pursuing your dreams? Or making ends meet? Brandon shares some cockroach stories, and we debate

S.M.A.C. Meets the B.S.U.

Apr 12th, 2019 40m 10s

On this episode of KCSF News, S.M.A.C. (Students Making A Change) speaks with CCSF’s branch of the B.S.U. (Black Student Union) to talk about what community organizing means to them. They’ll share personal stories of how they became student act

Vandalism at New All-Gender Restrooms

Apr 3rd, 2019 23m 59s

On this episode we’ll be talking with Lisa Martin, a reporter from The Guardsman about vandalism that’s been occurring on campus outside of all-gender restrooms. All-gender restrooms are designated for people of all genders, and are meant to cr

City College Makes Cuts Ahead of Free City Vote

Mar 7th, 2019 25m 28s

On this episode of KCSF News we sit down with Claudia Drdul, a reporter from the city college's newspaper, The Guardsman. Claudia just finished up a story about staff cuts that are happening ahead of the vote to continue free city this November

City College's Secret Treasure

Nov 13th, 2018 20m 42s

Did you know one of the most famous works of art by one of the most prolific 20th century artists lives here on the Ocean Campus of the City College of San Francisco?On this episode, we get a special tour of The Pan American Unity Mural with

S.M.A.C. Talks AB705

Nov 5th, 2018 37m 6s

S.M.A.C. (studentsmakingchange.org) is a student-led advocacy group which defends the rights of students of color (and all students) on the City College of San Francisco campus. On this episode of KCSF News they'll be telling us about AB705. AB

"The Red Zone," an Interview with District Attorney Gascón

Oct 29th, 2018 27m 29s

A conversation with the top prosecutor for the city and county of San Francisco, Mr. Gascón, about sexual assault on college campuses."The Red Zone" refers to the first few months of the school year when sexual assault rates on college campus

Osaka Cuts Off Ties and Employment Opportunities

Oct 22nd, 2018 4m 38s

Short episode this week while Carlos and I work on some feature stories. Announcements about employment opportunities, and a short story about our sister city Osaka, which recently ended its sorority with San Francisco over a statue commemorati

Event Announcements for the Journalism Department

Oct 16th, 2018 1m 54s

Some events are going on in the journalism department at CCSF. You can check it all out at this link:https://ccsfphoto.wordpress.com/2018/10/06/journalism-matters-more-now-than-ever/

A Discussion on Why Journalism Matters, Now More than Ever

Oct 10th, 2018 53m 32s

Journalism shapes our society, and causes personal transformation—just one of many reasons why Journalism Matters, Now More than Ever. A special edition of KCSF News with Juan Gonzales and Jonathan Freedman, moderated by Victor Tence. Juan Go

New Transit Center Stumbles, and an Update on Free City College

Oct 8th, 2018 9m 29s

KCSF Newscast for the week of 10/8. Topics covered include problems with the new ($2 billion) transit center downtown, a check-in with free city college one year later, and a report about a "use for force simulator" recently purchased by the SF

Wait Times for FAFSA Applications

Oct 1st, 2018 10m 25s

Ever wondered why it takes so long to have your FAFSA application processed? Being called in to wait in long lines to verify tax and personal information can make what's supposed to be a simple task of filling out online forms into a frustrat

Smoking Ban in Effect on Campus

Sep 20th, 2018 10m 7s

Smoking ban in effect on all SF City College campuses. Jerry Brown considers later school start times for middle and high school students. Important notice for transfer-students. Men's football gears up for another championship run, while the w