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06/28/2019

Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education wrote to the college’s administration to combat this affront to student press freedom.

“This is man-bites-dog stuff — usually it’s the student newspaper that FOIAs the college, not the other way around,” said Adam Steinbaugh, author of FIRE’s letter. “This alarming move should concern anyone who supports a free press, student or otherwise.”

https://www.thefire.org/california-college-demands-student-newspaper-hand-over-video-of-public-meeting/

Intrepid student reporters regularly use open records laws to request information from public colleges. But in a bizarre reversal, Southwestern College in California is trying to use the law to demand its student newspaper turn over videos taken at a student government meeting.

06/21/2019

The board of the San Diego Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is concerned by the recent actions of Southwestern College administrators undermining the press freedoms of the stu…

08/31/2018

USC’s Race and Equity Center interviewed 119 administrators, classified employees and faculty members at Southwestern College assess SWC’s racial climate. Executive Director Shaun Harper, Ph.D and his team of researchers identified six core problems with the college, and said SWC has the worst anti-blackness problem of the 50 schools they have researched. The President’s Cabinet requested a meeting with The Sun to address the contents of the report.

President’s Cabinet members present: Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Angelica Suarez, Acting VP of Human Resources Robert Unger, VP of Business and Financial Affairs Dr. Tim Flood, Interim VP Dr. Renee Kilmer.

The Sun students present: Editor-in-Chief Katy Stegall, Production Manager Alyssa Pajarillo, Multimedia Editor Arantxa Calles, Sports Editor Justin Dottery, Viewpoints Editor/News Assistant Siobhan Eagen, Campus Co-Editors Paola Labrada and Ramona Lopez, Photo Editor Victoria Sanchez.

05/17/2018

Have you visited the South Bay Botanic Garden recently? Find out more about the beautiful 4-acre Chula Vista oasis right here on Southwestern College campus and all it offers the community. (Remember to watch in HD.)

01/27/2018

Come join us as we live tweet tonight's basketball game! SWC takes on Grossmont college at 7 pm!

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11/18/2017

Southwestern College’s women’s soccer earned the right to compete at the California Community College Athletic Association playoffs after having an almost perfect season with 21 straight games undefeated. SWC lost to Grossmont College, 1-0, in the last 10 minutes of the season finale.
Story by Ivana E. Morales
Photos by Alexander Imanol Contreras Cobian

BEAUTIFUL SEASON: The Lady Jaguars were undefeated until the season finale 0 By Ivana E. Morales Sun Staff on 11/17/2017 Soccer, Sports ALMOST PERFECT — Southwestern forward Damaris Aguila battles for possession against Grossmont midfielder Madison Altimore. Photo by Alexander Contreras. Wonder Wo...

11/18/2017

The Southwestern College Jaguars take on Allan Hancock College in the American Division State Championship Bowl this Saturday! Go Jags!

Edited by Anibal Antonio Alcaraz
Video by Nicholas Baltz

09/07/2017

“We will not cooperate with any registries based on factors like religion, ethnicity or immigration status,” said Tim Nader, Southwestern College Governing Board President.
Photo by: Natalie Mosqueda

http://www.theswcsun.com/san-diego-southwestern-college-rallies-to-defend-daca/

09/04/2017

Chicano activists protect murals, stand against white nationalists.

http://www.theswcsun.com/chicano-activists-protect-murals-stand-against-white-nationalists/nggallery/thumbnails/image/love-has-no-borders-fixed-1

09/01/2017

"Standing next to our college brothers and sisters is more important than ever. America is known as the land of opportunity. Immigration and second chances built this country."

http://www.theswcsun.com/the-dream-act-must-be-kept-alive/

08/09/2017

Our newest edition of our magazine, El Sol is hot off the press! You can find it in our news stands on campus, and around the community. Can't wait? Click the link below to check out our online edition!

https://issuu.com/theswcsun/docs/elsolpages_press_usethis

Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get them in front of Issuu’s millions of monthly readers. Title: El Sol Issue IX - Summer 2017, Author: Southwestern College Sun Newspape...

06/29/2017

Please help us raise money for our beloved alumna Allison Kristen Sampite-Montecalvo. Any contributions are welcome and appreciated.

Friends, family and strangers- Some of you who are closest to me know my darkest secrets, but others have no idea that I struggle deeply and frequently with mental illness. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Allison. I am married with a 2-year-old son. I have depression and anxiety,...

06/27/2017

Congratulations to all the winners!

Former Southwestern College journalism students Allison Sampite-Montecalvo and Misael Virgen were presented with Emmy Awards this weekend by the Pacific Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

06/20/2017

UPDATED: Suspect is now in custody according to Chula Vista Police Department.

Southwestern College’s Chula Vista campus was placed on lockdown this afternoon following the report of a gunman on campus. The suspect is believed to be a tall African-American or Hispanic male, last seen wearing a black shirt, with a blue Los Angeles Dodgers jacket and jeans. Acting Campus Police…

06/19/2017

Please be aware SWC is on lockdown. We will update you with more information.

06/01/2017

FYI!

Jag Kitchen Summer Hours! June 5-June 28: Breakfast Bar 9-10am & Open Pantry: 10a-2p Monday-Thursday. Please share!😎