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The Channels
Alexis Chavez

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer

Spring 2023

All content by Alexis Chavez
Students gather to pass a soccer ball back and forth to each other on Thursday, May 4 at the West Campus Lawn in Santa Barbara, Calif. The festival offered a range of activities, such as jolly jumping and lawn games.

‘Unity in the Community’ event brings music, activities, and culture from around the world

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
May 9, 2023
News Briefs: Dance auditions, free books, annual $1 plant sale

News Briefs: Dance auditions, free books, annual $1 plant sale

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
News Briefs: Free tutoring, job fair, and PTK chess competition

News Briefs: Free tutoring, job fair, and PTK chess competition

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023

Voices: “What’s your favorite way to connect with nature?”

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, and Alexis Chavez
April 28, 2023
Selena Martinez poses in front of decor surrounding the Center for Equity and Social Justice on City College's East Campus on Thursday, April 27 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] New CESJ advisor creates plans to meet students where they are

Chloe McKay, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
News Briefs: Earth Day events, job fair, and chess competition

News Briefs: Earth Day events, job fair, and chess competition

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Sarah Do, honors society co-president, leans against the fence overlooking Leadbetter Beach on Thursday, April 6, at City College’s west campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. “If the semester was longer, Sarah would have created even more events for fellow honors students and the larger SBCC community,” honors program director Marc Bobro said.

Student run businesses obtain support at sustainability event

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
News Briefs: Student activities, clubs and campus opportunities

News Briefs: Student activities, clubs and campus opportunities

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
John Daversa improvises a trumpet solo on Monday, March 20, 2023, while performing at SOhO lounge, Santa Barbara, Calif. Daversa spent much of the previous week mentoring students from SBCC jazz bands before playing a show with them.

Grammy-winning John Daversa amazes SOhO with SBCC bands

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Sonia Seldon sorts through her dressing room on March 13 at Alpha Thrift in Santa Barbara, Calif. Seldon gets most of her clothes second-hand from thrift and vintage stores.

Thrifting culture: is it a positive or a negative type of fashion?

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
News Briefs: trivia night, transfer panel, and campus safety tools

News Briefs: trivia night, transfer panel, and campus safety tools

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
News Briefs: Campus events, scholarships, and Black history

News Briefs: Campus events, scholarships, and Black history

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Julia Torres (far left), Alexis Chavez (center), and Sunny Silverstein (far right) sit in a field of lavender in Santa Barbara, Calif. All three young women write for the Channels.

The Channels staff talk dating in college: is it worth the hardship?

Sunny Silverstein, Julia Torres, and Alexis Chavez
February 27, 2023
Illustration art by Emily Castillo displaying an individual searching the news on their device, learning ways in which to absorb news and the best ways to receive important information.

A how to guide: navigating the rough waters of media literacy

Alexis Chavez, Staff Witer
February 17, 2023
Alexis Chavez playing guitar in November of 2021 in Camarillo, Calif.

David Bowie’s music revived my creativity during the pandemic

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
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