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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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Angel Corzo

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief

Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024

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The cliffs along the 66 block of Del Playa Drive revealing the foundation of residential properties on Friday, May 10 in Isla Vista, Calif. The county reinstitute cut backs for houses that reach a maximum distance of 10 feet from the overhang.

New fencing regulation prompts IV property owner attention amid death

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2024
The front of the Center for Equity and Social Justice (CESJ) Thursday, May 2 at the Campus Center on City College's East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. The CESJ is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday's-Thursday's.

The CESJ serves as a safe space for the students and staff of SBCC

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
From left, Benjamin Schurmer's Father Glenn, as he embraces Superintendent-President Erika Endrijonas in front of campus Chaplin Jason Walker on Friday, April 26 at the steps of the Luria Library on City College's West Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Flag Lowering Ceremony, hosted by City College, granted Schurmer an associate of arts degree on behalf of the college.

Benjamin Schurmer remembered through Flag Lowering Ceremony

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2024
The Board of Trustees congregate in the McDougall Administration Building monthly in Santa Barbara, Calif. Illustration created on Canva on Nov. 12.

Trustees confront request for updates on decorum policy

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2024
The Channels Spring 2024 editors bunch up on April 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. For the first time since the coronavirus, The Channels is comprised of a full editorial staff, comprised of eight editors.

Editors’ List: What do you wish you knew before attending college?

Julia Torres, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Sofia Stavins, Ruby Cobourn, Angel Corzo, Claire Geriak, and Anthony Zell
April 26, 2024
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
The Board of Trustees congregate in the McDougall Administration Building monthly in Santa Barbara, Calif. Illustration created on Canva on Nov. 12.

Trustees discuss potential affordable student housing

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2024
Mary Sullivan, associate degree nursing program director, demonstrates the proper technique for swaddling an infant on March 1 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sullivan teaches a Maternal Newborn and Pediatric Nursing class on Friday morning's.

[Photo] Proposed California bill aims to expand the nursing workforce

Brenda Greening, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024
A house prepares for a band performance on April 28, 2023 on Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista, California. The new Isla Vista ordinance aims to improve safety for party-goers during these events.

[Photo] New Isla Vista party ordinances attempt to increase student safety

Reemo Hooper, Staff Writer
March 2, 2024
George Friedenthal transitions into the next song during his piano performance on Feb. 26 at SOhO Restaurant in Santa Barbara, Calif. Friedenthal remained calm and collective throughout the Monday Madness performance.

[Photo] Big Band presents new experiences for select SOhO audience members

Taajvi Singh, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Trustee openly criticizes the board's members at tension-filled meeting

Trustee openly criticizes the board’s members at tension-filled meeting

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2024
The Board of Trustees congregate in the McDougall Administration Building monthly in Santa Barbara, Calif. Illustration created on Canva on Nov. 12.

Trustees debate student outreach, marketing and increased tuition

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2024
From left, Roger Durling, Wim Wenders, Matteo Garrone, IIker Çatak and Johnnie Burn direct their attention toward right-center, Garrone, on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The four directors gave their insights on each of their Academy Award-nominated films.

[Photo] The Santa Barbara Film Festival holds international film panelists

Duke Hagen, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
A teacher is shown to be overwhelmed with many different factors in her life, such as affording housing, education, relationships and towering bills, while still having to work long hours at her job. Illustration created on Canva.

OPINION: Educators should be compensated for their service

Angel Corzo, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
Students stroll to and from classes across the Campus Bridge on Dec. 4 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The bridge connects the east side of the Main Campus with its west side counterpart.

Administration struggles to bridge gaps with faculty and involvement

Angel Corzo, News Editor
December 4, 2023
Zine issue #1, 'How do you envision our environmental future?'

Zine issue #1, ‘How do you envision our environmental future?’

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, Sofia Stavins, and Delaney Newhouse
November 27, 2023
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Lack of disclosure provokes uproar over Follett’s agreement with SBCC

Angel Corzo, News Editor
November 13, 2023
From left, Sofia Stavins, Claire Geriak (on wagon), Delaney Newhouse below, and Angel Corzo gather in front of a wagon on Oct. 20 at Lane Farms in Santa Barbara, Calif. These four make up The Channels editorial board for the fall 2023 semester.

Editor’s List: What was your most memorable Halloween costume?

Sofia Stavins, Delaney Newhouse, Angel Corzo, and Claire Geriak
October 31, 2023
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The Academic Senate talks future decrease in SBCC textbook costs

Angel Corzo, News Editor
October 16, 2023
Benjamin Scott Schurmer. Photo Courtesy of Cheri Fuentes Armstrong.

SBCC community remembers star and student Benjamin Schurmer

Angel Corzo, News Editor
October 16, 2023
Voices: "What is your most profound spiritual experience?"

Voices: “What is your most profound spiritual experience?”

Angel Corzo, Sylvia Stewart, and Anthony Zell
October 16, 2023
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Hiring excess raises apprehension for SBCC’s perilous budgetary future

Angel Corzo, News Editor
October 2, 2023
Antioch's facilities at SBCC has sparked controversy with faculty

Antioch’s facilities at SBCC has sparked controversy with faculty

Angel Corzo, News Editor
September 18, 2023
Editors' List: What was something you learned over summer?

Editors’ List: What was something you learned over summer?

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, Delaney Newhouse, and Sofia Stavins
September 15, 2023
Alex Zermeno, head coach of City College’s women’s and men’s soccer teams, smiles towards his athletes at practice as they tease and praise him on Thursday, Sept. 7, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zermeno has been appointed head coach of the Vaqueros for the first time this season.

[Photo] The Vaqueros get a kick out of their new soccer coach Alex Zermeno

Max Maliszewski, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
AG Gonzalez steps up to the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District line 19X bus as it makes its stop heading east on Cliff Drive on Sept. 7 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The 19X is the MTD's newest edition to their lines going from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.

[Photo] Santa Barbara MTD expands service to commuting Carpinteria students

Julia Torres, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Kimberly Monda elected as interim president of the Academic Senate

Kimberly Monda elected as interim president of the Academic Senate

Angel Corzo, News Editor
September 1, 2023
Erika Endrijonas introduced as new Superintendent President

Erika Endrijonas introduced as new Superintendent President

Angel Corzo and Claire Geriak
May 8, 2023
MTD fails to offer night bussing in proposed changes for August

MTD fails to offer night bussing in proposed changes for August

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023

Voices: “What was your worst job experience?”

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, and Chloe McKay
May 4, 2023
Graduation regalia for the class of 2023 is on display at the City College campus store in Santa Barbara, Calif. Students are picking up suitable cap and gown sizes as graduation approaches.

City College navigates unequal student transfer success rates

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
From the left, Ziv Taylor stands next to fellow City College graphic designer, Adrian Rodriguez outside of the Student Services building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Taylor and Rodriguez both designed the logo for the Raíces program at City College.

Cultural roots motivate students throughout logo design process

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
ASG creates survey for students who utilize public transportation

ASG creates survey for students who utilize public transportation

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Illustration of student reading an AR-15 pamphlet in an empty classroom by Angel Corzo.

School shootings: coping, threat assessment and SBCC protocol

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Lack of buses for night students prompts solutions from the ASG

Lack of buses for night students prompts solutions from the ASG

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
New app will allow students to better navigate transfer process

New app will allow students to better navigate transfer process

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
Angel Corzo stands at the end of the Mount Fremont Lookout Trial on July 19, 2022 at Mount Rainier National Park, Wash. Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano, the highest point in the state of Washington.

In a letter to myself, I reflect on the journey to find my belonging

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
Full-time instructors at City College make a minimum salary of $64,204. Adjunct instructors at City College make a maximum salary of $46,578. Adjunct non-instructors at City College make a maximum salary of $24,969. The living wage threshold in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria area is $50,929.

“The heart and soul” of SBCC: adjunct staff and the living wage

Angel Corzo and Delaney Newhouse
March 17, 2023
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Is a college education essential?

Angel Corzo and Julia Torres
March 6, 2023
ASG funds new scholarships, discusses bus transit schedule

ASG funds new scholarships, discusses bus transit schedule

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
The Vaqueros end their team huddle, moving to the dugout to get ready to bat at the bottom of the inning of the first game of the doubleheader. Melanie Barth, number 15, is staring out into the crowd that came for the game on Saturday, March 4 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Vaqueros softball deadlocked match against Chaffey College

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Protesters gather on March 1 in front of Campbell Hall at the University of California Santa Barbara in Isla Vista, Calif. The protester (center) puts her hand up in front of a supporter of Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk fuels tension within rivaling political views at UCSB

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
ASG discusses Asian diversity within campus and club grants

ASG discusses Asian diversity within campus and club grants

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
From left, Malcolm Tircuit, Olivia Miller, Lauren Bartling, and Shane Rockenstein Carlson, stand with their awards at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival after they presented their student films that they had 5 months to create. The films were all based on the theme of climate change and were presented to the film festival on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara Calif.

SBCC student filmmaker comes out on top at local Film Festival

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
From left to right, festival director Claudia Puig, director of ‘The Martha Mitchell Effect’ Anne Alvergue, costume designer for ‘Black Panther’ Ruth E Carter, producer of ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ Hannah Minghella, director of ‘Turning Red’ and ‘Boa’ Domee Shi applauding Carter as Puig introduced her to the crowd at the Santa Barbara International Film Festivals on Saturday, Feb. 11 in Santa Barbara, Calif.. The audience stretched to the back of the theater as people piled in to listen to the Oscar-nominated women.

Women’s panel shares passion for creation during film festival

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
ASG elects officer for Isla Vista, discusses amendment to policy

ASG elects officer for Isla Vista, discusses amendment to policy

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
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