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Associated Students Council Hosts Mayoral Debate Watch Party to Encourage Civic Engagement

San Francisco mayoral candidates (from left) Ahsha Safaí, Daniel Lurie, Mayor London Breed, former Mayor Mark Farrell, and Aaron Peskin participate in a debate at KQED in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, moderated by KQED politics reporters Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos and San Francisco Chronicle reporter Joe Garofoli. (Courtesy of Beth LaBerge/KQED, Pool).

By Kyra Young kyrajyoung@gmail.com

he Associated Students Council of Ocean Campus (ASCO) hosted a watch party for San Francisco’s televised mayoral debate on Thursday night in the Multi-Use Building to encourage greater political awareness and engagement as election season quickly approaches.

The Asian Pacific American Community Center hosted alongside the ASCO, with a table displaying poll worker opportunity forms, information for both San Francisco and California’s ballot measures, ranked-choice voting information and voter registration forms. Stickers and pop-it fidget toys were also up for grabs. Accompanying the ASCO’s table sat Vice President of Finance Tiffany Liao, along with senators Isabella Hui and Lilia Lei. “Our main purpose of this event was to educate voters on the mayoral candidates and get students more involved, because there can be a bit of a disconnect with young voters – especially with local policies and elections,” said Liao. “With elections coming up, we wanted to bring people together, encourage more voting and make sure people are registered and ready to vote in November.” Alongside ASCO members in the audience sat Hing Potter, the ASCO’s Advisor and City College’s Assistant Director of Student Life and Leadership, who emphasized the importance of the council’s efforts to encourage civic development. “It’s important our students learn about civic engagement opportunities as a voter – and if you’re unable to vote, even just as a resident of the area – to learn about the issues that impact the region and city, as well as the candidates and what their positions are,” Potter said. “And what a better place to do that than in a college environment.” Visitors were warmly welcomed by members of the ASCO and encouraged to grab informational flyers from both tables, as well as a meat or vegetarian burrito, with a side of salsa verde and a beverage. Soon the small crowd of participants took their seats to tune in to the evening’s main event. The hour-long debate, co-presented by KQED and The San Francisco Chronicle, provided voters the opportunity to hear directly from the five major candidates as the city approaches its first mayoral election since before the pandemic. Hosted at KQED’s Mission District event space, the evening was moderated by Chronicle senior political writer Joe Garofoli, alongside KQED political reporters Marisa Lagos and Scott Shafer. Mayoral debate continued on page 2

Associated Students Council Hosts Another City College Supports Successful Unity Day Event for Students Veterans Transitioning

to Academia with a Free College Success he Associated Students Council (ASCO) hosted its biannual Unity Day event in Ram Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, TSept. 25. The event encouraged new and returning students to familiarize themselves withUnitythedaymany student-led Workshop on Oct. 25 continued on page 2 By Kyra Young and Gabrielle Chagniot

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A long line of students were able to grab some soft serve ice cream from Nick T. out the window of the Mister Softee truck on Unity Day. San Francisco, Calif. September 25, 2024. Photo by Kyra Young/The Guardsman.

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eterans looking to transition into collegiate learning are invited to a free College Success Workshop on Friday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City College’s Cloud Hall 258. The one-day seminar is in partnership with the Warrior-Scholar Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to equipping service members for success in higher education. Attendees will learn from Warrior-Scholar Project alumni, who are now enrolled in four-year universities and serve as peer mentors. Topics include adapting to college culture, transferring military skills to college, building academic skills, accessing campus resources, and other essential knowledge required for their shift from military to college. Every year, approximately 115,000 veterans transition from military service to degree-earning institutions, with over800 enrolling at City College each semester. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by nontraditional students, City College provides support to aspiring student veterans. To register for the event, visit warrior-scholar.org/ event/college-success-workshop-city-college-of-san-franciscco. Since 2011, Warrior-Scholar Project has been offering post secondary preparatory programs for veterans and service members. Today, over 2,000 students have completed its Academic Boot Camp, with 88% of alumni have obtained or are on course to earn a degree. For more information about the Warrior-Scholar Project, visit www.warrior-scholar.org.

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