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Alvaro Abrego Trancozo

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer

Fall 2020

All content by Alvaro Abrego Trancozo
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should we still celebrate Thanksgiving today?

Alloy Zarate and Alvaro Abrego Trancozo
November 30, 2020
There are many non technology based activities to do when it comes to art. Trying out a new medium of paint, collage, drawing or even making a sculpture out of found objects around your house can help pass the time on Nov. 29 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Beat quarantine boredom without internet connection, fun at home

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Is the legalization of conventional drugs a good idea?

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo and Eric Evelhoch
November 20, 2020

Mexican cartels create a hostile climate in a beautiful country

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Courtesy image of “Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines” by Nic Sheff.

Channels writer suggests deeply personal, drug-induced memoir

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should presidential elections be decided by the Electoral College?

Jacob Frank and Alvaro Abrego Trancozo
November 13, 2020
The Center for Equity and Social Justice held a virtual tutorial on making paper marigold flowers, and gave an overview of the history and celebrations of Dia de los Muertos. The event was hosted by CESJ Student Program Advisor Alondra Lazaro Gonzalez, with the tutorial given by CESJ peer advisor Aranzazu Herrera Magallanes, at 3 p.m. Friday Oct. 30, via Zoom.

Center for Equity, Social Justice hosts Dia de Los Muertos at home

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should the voting age be higher than 18?

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo and Rodrigo Hernandez
October 23, 2020

City college students overwhelmed with stress and work aren’t lazy

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020

Voices: “What is your favorite ‘secret spot’ in Santa Barbara?”

Alloy Zarate and Alvaro Abrego Trancozo
October 12, 2020
David Starkey outside of the Garvin Theater on the City College campus on Oct. 3 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Starkey is looking forward to his retirement this spring, he said that he will continue to write creatively, and is excited to do so in ways outside of his teaching positions.

Ex-rocker and creative writing professor on life, time at SBCC

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020

Voices: “What are you most excited/concerned about for the upcoming election?”

Alloy Zarate and Alvaro Abrego Trancozo
October 5, 2020

Affordable housing shouldn’t take away from the standard of living

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020
SBCC to provide on-campus ballot drop-off boxes for 2020 election

SBCC to provide on-campus ballot drop-off boxes for 2020 election

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020
Courtesy image from Stephanie Mendes

Rock and role-playing: new virtual game engages geology students

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
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