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The Theatre Group honors beloved educator and his achievements
Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor • April 19, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Garey, former City College theater department chair & Academic Senate president who retired in 2011, passed away on April 6.  According to an email...

City College is hosting a SBCC Promise Rally for local Santa Barbara high school students on April 19 on the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Promise Rally will be helping local high school seniors register for classes and prepare students for the transition to college.
SBCC Promise Rally to be held on campus for prospective students
April 15, 2024
ASG outlines possible sustainability fund used for student trust support
ASG outlines possible sustainability fund used for student trust support
April 15, 2024
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Teaching and learning committee aims to support SBCC initiatives
April 15, 2024
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Opinion
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020
Cross Currents: Should celebrities use their platforms to speak out against injustice?
Sofia Stavins and Izadora Hamm • April 7, 2024

In light of controversial injustices around the globe, The Channels asked two staff members their opinions on whether celebrities should use their platforms to speak out against...

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Arts & Entertainment
Orangepit rock out on Dec. 9 in Isla Vista, Calif. The band primary preforms original songs written by Carmen Warder, lead singer and guitarist accompanied by Toby Still on bass guitar, Kayne Hunter on electric guitar and drummer Lucas Herzog. Photo courtesy of Dalton Beeler.
Local band named Orangepit reflects on their year long musical expedition
Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

Doors opened at 7:30 p.m. on March 15 at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, the crowded venue welcomed the eager and upcoming band, Orangepit. No seating was provided but...

A rowdy audience roars with admiration following an impressive performance by iconic punk rock band, Social Distortion, on April 10 at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
REVIEW: Social Distortion and Bad Religion reignite punk rock on tour
April 19, 2024
Justin Stark, Tiffany Story, Grace Wilson and Nicholis Sheley in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith, April 10-27, 2024, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus. Photo credit: Ben Crop
REVIEW: Theatre Group premieres new entertaining and witty comedy
April 13, 2024
From left, Henry Thielker, Alex Iles and instructor Stephen Hughes practice “Devil’s Waltz” during the class portion of the SBCC Trombone Ensembles Slide Show Master Class & Concert on April 6 at the BC Forum at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Thielker is a student at City College with a major in music, performing as a bass trombone soloist and Iles is the featured special guest.
SBCC Trombone Choir encourages musical curiosity and education
April 12, 2024
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Sports
James Jimmy Friery beams at the Great Meadow on City Colleges East Campus on April 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Friery is the only statistician on staff, and writes game recaps for every sporting event, while also working full time at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Jimmy Friery knocks his SBCC sports recaps out of the park
Sylvia Stewart, Sports Editor • April 17, 2024

If interested in being more involved with Vaqueros sports, there are many resources available for students, faculty, and community. The Vaqueros website homepage is consistently...

Alena Johnson eyes the Allan Hancock College batter on March 28, 2024 at Perishing Park at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Johnson allowed 7 hits for Allan Hancock College.
Vaqueros softball team loses to Hancock College by seven runs
April 1, 2024
President of Triathlon club Ava Smith smiles into the camera on March 18, at The Great Meadow on SBCC’s east campus. “I hope to educate more people about my club,” Smith explained.
City College student creates triathlon club after competing independently
March 22, 2024
Vaqueros Rebound banner showcases a number of spring sports at SBCC, including beach volleyball, baseball, softball and basketball. Created on Canva.
Rebound: Softball, swim and dive team come out on top in matches
March 18, 2024
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Features
Student in City Colleges marine science class examine tidal pools during low tide in Santa Barbara, Calif. Photo courtesy of Michelle Paddack.
Marine sciences offer opportunities hands-on and through technology
Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor • April 19, 2024

As the sun rises over the Santa Barbara coastline every morning, the shimmering waters and crescendoing waves crash to reveal a hub of flourishing aquatic ecosystems and marine...

The Raíces Community gather in the La Plazita, or the Raíces Student Center on City Colleges west campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. La Plazita functions as a hub for Raíces students to get tutoring, resources and have an extra spot to hang out on campus.
Raíces program at SBCC prioritizes inclusivity and student experience
April 19, 2024
Brett Land grins at the Great Meadow at City Colleges East Campus on April 10 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Land has been a part time English proessor at City College for 10 years, while also teaching mutilple yoga classes.
Instructor Brett Land's irregular journey to teaching and tranquility
April 12, 2024
Annette Cordero, retired English professor and member of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation motions towards one of eight newly installed Chumash history signs, surrounding the great meadow on April 8 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Cordero explains the cultural significance of four traditional Chumash stories centered around the origins of their people.
8 years for 8 signs: remembering the Chumash culture on Great Meadow
April 12, 2024
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Community
Collage of stills from video interviews The Channels conducted for a project revolving around the upcoming presidential election.
The Channels asked the community for their thoughts on the upcoming presidental election
Angel Corzo, Sofia Stavins, Claire Geriak, Ruby Cobourn, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Julia Torres, Taajvi Singh, Anneli Larson, and Jack Connell • April 19, 2024

In light of this year's upcoming presidential election, The Channels asked members of the community, “How could the upcoming presidential election...

Voices
Voices: What is your hottest take?
Voices: "What is your hottest take?"
Sofia Stavins, Anneli Larson, and Brenda Greening • April 5, 2024

Voices: "What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?"
Ruby Cobourn, Anika Brodnansky, and Cielo Vlcek-Scamahorn • February 17, 2024

Voices: How have you been affected by the housing shortage in Santa Barbara?
Voices: "How have you been affected by the housing shortage in Santa Barbara?"
Voices: What is your most profound spiritual experience?
Voices: "What is your most profound spiritual experience?"
Voices: What is your happy place?
Voices: "What is your happy place?"
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