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Students and faculty gather around the front of City College's Luria Library March 31 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The SBCC flag was taken down in anticipation for the flag raising event.
Flag raising ceremony honors César’s Chávez’s legacy
Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer • April 3, 2025

On March 31 City College organizations began a week of honoring César Chávez’s legacy by picking up what he had laid down. César Chávez Day’s flag raising event hosted...

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Deltopia takes place in 2024 on Del Playa Drive in Santa Barbara, Calif. The event is yearly and takes place during the first weekend of April.
OPINION: Deltopia sparks thrill and chaos, is the risk worth the reward?
Julia Catharina Schmidt, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025

When you hear “Deltopia” most people think of thousands of students in bikinis, beats on the beach and red cups but there is more to it. Whether you live right on Del...

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"The Vanishing" is filmed during January at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Courtesy of Roberta Kuliesiute, film-production student.
New student film “The Vanishing” currently in production at City College
Julia Catharina Schmidt, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025

First-year film majors, Shantianna Quispel and Roberta Kuliesiute are in production of creating their film “The Vanishing" set to come out this summer. Quispel, an international...

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Kialas Haas finishes her first ever 1500-meter run Feb. 15 at Ventura College, Calif. "Keep doing it because it's good for your body, your soul, and your mind." Haas said on the topic of running track. Photo courtesy of Christ Pagliaro
Kiala Haas excels in hard work when running for track and field team
Jenna Hagedorn, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

Kiala Haas may be a first-year on the team, but as a freshman has had an outstanding performance on City College’s women’s track and field team. She’s showcased her...

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The IVCSD Tree Initiative offers property owners and those with property management authority the chance to receive free 15-gallon juvenile trees. According to the IV Tree Initiative website, the initiative strives to beautify the neighborhood, strengthen climate resilience, and create a healthier environment.
Local property owners eligible to receive free trees from the IVCSD
Raquel Smith, Staff Writer • April 5, 2025

In Isla Vista, crashing waves and ocean breezes collide with blue skies to create a community filled with outdoor activities, but there is one glaring problem, a lack of shade....

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A Santa Barbara tour bike rolls through the bike path at West Beach on Aug. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College is the thread that weaves people together from all over the world.
The Channels asked SBCC: ‘What does your hometown mean to you?’
Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, and Anthony Zell December 4, 2024

For the fall 2024 semester, The Channels asked members of the community, "What does your hometown mean to you?" Throughout this semester,...

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