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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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News
MySBCC is available on the app store and google play now.
SBCC Pipeline portal is on it’s way out as MySBCC takes main stage
Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

City College’s new MySBCC portal is currently in progress and active, which will eventually replace the Pipeline portal. Dean Nevins, the executive director of information...

Photo illustration of five empty folding chairs on Sept. 24 at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Serenity Group meets weekly, guiding attendees through a 12 step process into recovery.
Serenity Group offers support through weekly recovery meetings
November 18, 2024
The Associated Student Government meets at 9 a.m. every Friday.
ASG fills accessibility commissioner role and prepares spring fundraiser
November 18, 2024
Track and Field runner Zet Contreras participates in Kindness Day on Nov. 13 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Contreras visited each booth and received tokens from each as well as pizza and a cupcake.
Kindness day pushes student interaction with self-motivating programs on campus
November 15, 2024
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Opinion
Ruiz and her two sisters smiling after Ruiz graduated Santa Barbara High School in Summer 2024. Ruiz is happy to be an older sister.
OPINION: My younger siblings have pushed me to become a role model
Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

It’s crazy how siblings can be extremely annoying a majority of the time, but end up being one of the relationships we value and care for the most.  Growing up, I felt...

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Arts & Entertainment
The Monday Madness Big Band performs tribute songs for Carlos Angel Maya, a close friend of director Andrew Martinez. Song “Hickory and Twine” was performed on Nov. 18 at The Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif.
SBCC’s big band jazz ensembles perform at the Garvin Theatre
Hiro Sato, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

City College’s jazz ensemble hosted its annual Big Band Blowout at The Garvin Theatre on Nov.18. This year's event was held in memory of one of the former members and longtime...

File photo of the “Small Images” exhibition that took place from March 8 to April 6, 2024 in the Atkinson Gallery at City College in Santa Barbara Calif. Complete with 64 smaller sculptures and paintings, the gallery was curated for 43 different community artists.
City College’s Atkinson Gallery is open, showcasing student artwork
November 15, 2024
Ciara Barnes, Tristan Fleming, Grace Wilson and AJ DeAugustine in the SBCC Theatre Arts Department’s production of MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE, by Christopher Durang, directed by Katie Laris. November 13-23, 2024, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus. www.theatregroupsbcc.com or 805-965-5935 for tickets.
SBCC’s ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge’ brings festive fun
November 15, 2024
The board of the Fashion Club (left to right: Kassie Tui, Andrea Weave, Duncan Matz, Hayes Philip, Sofia Cordero, Lily Evans) poses in front of their new Fashion Club shirts on Oct. 23, in room EBS-301 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Fashion Club sells their shirts as part of fundraising.
City College Fashion Club aims to cultivate style and sustainability
November 4, 2024
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Sports
Carly Hanna rises up to spike the ball vs Allan Hancock on Nov. 15 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College's next game is Tuesday Nov. 19 vs Bakersfield.
Vaqueros beat Allan Hancock, improving their record score of 18-7
Colin Leese, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

The Vaqueros women’s volleyball team swept the Allan Hancock Bulldogs on sophomore night in the final match of the regular season. The Vaqueros, led by sixth-year head...

The Vaquero's bench celebrates vs Bakersfield on Nov. 8 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College defeated Bakersfield 71-62.
Women’s basketball beats Bakersfield and stays undefeated
November 12, 2024
Carlo Rios maintains possession of the ball after a hit from Ryan Carricabaru on Oct. 16 at the La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The club’s advisor Eiko Kitao has been with the program since 2016.
City College men’s lacrosse club steps into a new competitive arena
November 1, 2024
Gustavo Loera-Cardenas (No. 17) advances the ball past his defender on Oct. 22 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Loera-Cardenas is a 1st year student from Santa Maria.
Vaqueros secure shutout over Pierce College, tied for first in conference
October 25, 2024
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Features
From left, Keanu De Witt, Cesar Carranza and Instructor Dave Brainerd work together to put an air filter on the engine on Nov. 6 in the automotive shop at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I think it's just a super fun experience and it's a great learning opportunity," De Witt said.
City College program prepares students for automotive careers
Kandice Kamori Hurst, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

The Automotive Services and Technology Program at City College offers students hands-on training in modern vehicle technology, preparing them for careers in the automotive...

The Brawling Betties work on their footwork and the comfort of being off balance on Nov. 4 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Brawlin' Betties next event is at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
How Santa Barbara’s Brawlin’ Betties are actively redefining roller derby
November 11, 2024
The lack of chromebooks accessible to students on campus poses various concerns including students' inability to complete classwork and internet accessibility.
The number of Chromebooks at City College has decreased by over 500
November 8, 2024
Inspired by the death of Stanford University goalkeeper Katie Meyers, AB 1517 aims to provide California students with support if faced with disciplinary action.
Legacy of Katie Meyers inspires signing of AB 1575 in California
November 8, 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: How would you survive a horror movie?
Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?
Hiro Sato, Viviana Ruiz, and Izadora Hamm • November 1, 2024

Voices: If you could have any fictional character or celebrity as president who would it be and why?
Voices: If you could have any fictional character or celebrity as president who would it be and why?
Anika Brodnansky, Colin Leese, and Djamila Rodeck • September 27, 2024

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