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 frustrating and time-consuming process. 

In our feature story today, Nikolas Harter heads to the Financial Aid Office in Cloud Hall to voice those frustrations, and get some answers.

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Wait Times for FAFSA Applications

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 Gonzales is the head of the Journalism department at CCSF, and founder of the local El Tecolote newspaper. Jonathan Freedman won the pulitzer prize in 1987 for his editorials at The Tribune of San Diego which called for major immigration reform. He’s also the author of several nonfiction books, and one novel.

They will critique media in the age of Trump, tell personal stories from their lives as journalists, and discuss the resurgence of local publications in a time when funding for print newspapers has nearly evaporated. 

Jonathan Freedman is hosting a free writing lab in Room 205 of the Rosenberg building on Ocean Campus. It's called "Engaging with Writing Workshop," and drop-ins are welcome. That's every Friday 11am - noon.

A Discussion on Why Journalism Matters, Now More than Ever

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 should be afforded to students accused of sexual assault.

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

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 implemented. In fact, they claim it’s virtually not being implemented. We’re going to hear some stories of how this has affected specific students, and talk about S.M.A.C.'s struggle with city college administration.

S.M.A.C. Talks AB705

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 History. We'll hear about what motivates her, and glean lessons from our shared American past, as Vickie takes us through this legendary work of art.

Join us for KCSF's first feature story! And check out the mural for yourself at www.riveramural.org

City College's Secret Treasure

This week on 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 which Claudia is going to break down for us, including a recap of the accreditation crises, and an insight into the tug of war happening right now between CCSF administration and the teacher’s union over what Claudia calls “the privatization of public education.”

You can check out the original article @ theguardsman.com/

City College Makes Cuts Ahead of Free City Vote

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