KCSF News

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 you behind in life if you go back to school in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond? How can we can think about going back to school whe

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, I interview students and administrators, and break down statistics to come to some surprising conclusions about our flawed system of high

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 his sister to get a full time job. Now he’s back, returning to school at C.C.S.F. at 22 years old. I told him about the high drop o

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 what school and life is all about.  Why should we value public schools? What’s the purpose of education, and how is becoming educa

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 activists and organizers, and drop some lines for those of you who’d like to get involved.

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 create a more inclusive and safe space for transgender, queer, and non-gender conforming people.  The vandalism that’s been occurr

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. It’s a big story which touches on a lot of topics, including a recap of the accreditation crises, and an insight into the tug of war hap

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 docent Vickie Simms. Vickie, who says she's "older than 50," has given up her lifelong business career to go back to school and study Art His

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. AB705 is a new law intended to help marginalized students graduate at higher rates. S.M.A.C. isn’t happy with how this law is being implemen

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 campuses are at their highest. We'll talk about how his office is making reporting sexual assault crimes easier, and what due process rights shoul