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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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August Lawrence

August Lawrence, Photo Editor

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From left, Photo Editor August Lawrence, Sports Editor Eric Evelhoch, Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Hernandez and Features Editor Bianca Ascencio on Wednesday, April 27 at the Winslow-Maxwell Overlook at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Channels Editorial Board moves forward while looking back at the spring semester, with Ascencio returning as editor-in-chief for fall 2022.

The Channels editors reminisce about the spring 2022 semester

August Lawrence, Associate Editor
May 6, 2022

Voices: “What’s your favorite family vacation?”

Sydney Hammer and August Lawrence
May 3, 2022
City College community members gather to celebrate the "Unity In The CommUNITY" festival on April 27 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The festival was put together to showcase the different cultural backgrounds of City College community members.

‘Unity’ festival celebrates the many cultures at SBCC

August Lawrence, Photo Editor
May 2, 2022
The Ukrainian flag waves in the wind as it hangs from the second story of the Physical Science building in support of Ukraine at City College on Friday, April 29 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The SBCC Foundation recently started a relief fund to aid Ukrainian students with basic needs such as housing and tuition payment.

[Photo] SBCC Foundation creates fund for Ukrainian students and families

April 29, 2022
From left, student worker and ASG President Allegra Kabukapua Kalombo prepares a wristband while her coworker signs a student in by scanning their phone on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at City College’s Luria Library in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] News Briefs: COVID survey opens for students, SBCC poetry slam

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
The Wellness Center on April 25, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] How to conquer challenges with student resources given by SBCC

April 25, 2022
Melanie Eckford-Prossor, new City College academic senate president, poses by West Campus's fountain on April 20 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Although the new president did not run, she still won by write in vote and ended up accepting the role.

[Photo] Incoming SBCC Academic Senate president ready to stand for equity

April 25, 2022
CPC turns to outside sources for identifying and improving equity

CPC turns to outside sources for identifying and improving equity

August Lawrence, Associate Editor
April 22, 2022
Band Director Eric Heidner conducts the "Good Times" big band during City College's Big Band Blowout on April 18, at the Garvin Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Big Band Blowout is City College's annual production showcasing its three jazz bands, "Good Times," "Lunch Break" and "New World."

[Photo] Big sounds, big energy highlight 'Blowout' at SBCC Garvin Theatre

April 22, 2022
SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

Eric Evelhoch, Melissa Garcia, Sydney Hammer, Yarrow Hogan, and August Lawrence
April 19, 2022
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Student Advisor Noel Gomez and Transitions Program Assistant Leslie Marin showoff awards the EOPS center and Transitions Program won while they both have been on staff on April 18 at City Colleges EOPS center in Santa Barbara, Calif. Gomez started at the center in 2008 and recently celebrated 15 years of service to City College.

[Photo] COVID-19 brings unexpected solutions to Transitions Program

April 18, 2022
Associated Student Government Vice President Cameron Black relaxes in City College's gardens on April 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Black says he wants to create a change in the world and plans to surround himself with people "who are willing to do what it take to get there."

[Photo] From small town to Santa Barbara, Cameron Black plans big for future

April 29, 2022
Associated Student Government Vice President Cameron Black relaxes in City College's gardens on April 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Black says he wants to create a change in the world and plans to surround himself with people "who are willing to do what it take to get there."

[Photo] From small town to Santa Barbara, Cameron Black plans big for future

Luke Fipps, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Image of the Health Information Technologies/Administration building on April 11 at City College's East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC student dies at 50 years old, campus event to be announced

April 11, 2022
Math tutor Christopher Therrien explains how to solve a math problem on April 11 at City College's Math Lab in Santa Barbara, Calif. The math lab is open to all students looking for help with most maths.

[Photo] News Briefs: Career Center hiring representatives, free math tutoring

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Executive Director for the Scheinfeld Center of entrepreneurship and innovation Julie Samson explains the intricacies of the program and how it helps students on April 6, 2022 at her City College office in Santa Barbara, Calif. Samson said she loves the community the program builds and how students can call into for advice and connections.

[Photo] Scheinfeld Center competition opens to student entrepreneurs

April 11, 2022
Executive Director for the Scheinfeld Center of entrepreneurship and innovation Julie Samson explains the intricacies of the program and how it helps students on April 6, 2022 at her City College office in Santa Barbara, Calif. Samson said she loves the community the program builds and how students can call into for advice and connections.

[Photo] Scheinfeld Center competition opens to student entrepreneurs

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
City College art student Kathryn Lape poses with her piece, "Ladder," on April 5 at the "Structure and Skin II" Atkinson Gallery pop-up exhibition at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This piece is made of red willow wood, string and wire.

Atkinson hosts SBCC students’ sculptures at pop-up

August Lawrence, Photo Editor
April 8, 2022
Lauren Indermuehle winds up for a pitch during a game with Oxnard College on April 5, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College lost to Oxnard 12-8.

[Photo] SBCC softball forces eighth inning but can’t cap comeback vs Oxnard

Robert J. Gormish, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Associated Student Government President Allegra Kabukapua Kalombo relaxes in her student services building office on March 30 at City College in Calif. Kabukapua Kalombo moved to Santa Barbara specifically to attend City College.

[Photo] ASG president reflects on highs, lows of leading the student body

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
City College's Learning Resources Center on April 4 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] News Briefs: Poetry contest opens, SBCC Dance to host ‘Collective’

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
Interim Superintendent-President Kindred Murillo demonstrates how to put on a KN95 mask on April 4 at City College's administration building in Santa Barbara, Calif. Although California recently lifted its mask mandates, City College still requires masks at all times while inside.

[Photo] SBCC keeps mask mandate for the remainder of 2022 spring semester

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
City College outside hitter Jack McManus, 3, sprints to save a stray ball from hitting the ground during a game against LA Pierce College on March 30 at the sports pavilion in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College swept LA Pierce 3-0.

[Photo] SBCC men’s volleyball completes home slate, sweeps LA Pierce 3-0

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022

[Video] Voices: “Do you prefer Marvel or DC?”

Melissa Garcia and Yarrow Hogan
March 29, 2022
City College's Student Center on March 28 at Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] News Briefs: 2nd round of spring CARES grants open until April 8

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
EOPS advisor Lancaster expresses 'disappointment' at CPC meeting

EOPS advisor Lancaster expresses ‘disappointment’ at CPC meeting

August Lawrence, Associate Editor
March 18, 2022
Jack McManus spikes to score against El Camino during their game on March 16 at the Sports Pavilion in Santa Barbara, Calif. The City College Vaqueros lost to the El Camino Warriors 3-0.

[Photo] No. 9 SBCC men’s volleyball drops in straight sets to No. 4 El Camino

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
March 18, 2022
Clockwise from top left, musician Hope Sandoval photo by Sam/Creative Commons, musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe photo by James J. Kriegsmann, athlete and broadcaster Jessica Mendoza photo by U.S. Embassy Panama and athlete Manon Rhéaume photo by Tsunami330/ Wikimedia Commons.

[Photo] Editor's List: Celebrating iconic women in entertainment industry

March 14, 2022
A City College community member spits into a COVID-19 test on Monday, March 14 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] News Briefs: Life Fitness Center open until March 16, ‘Paint n’ Sip’

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
City College’s women’s volleyball team line up to practice setting the ball for teammates to spike over the net on Thursday, Feb. 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The players said being on the team helps them build their concentration and focus.

[Photo] City College Women's volleyball program compares land to sand

March 7, 2022
City College’s women’s volleyball team line up to practice setting the ball for teammates to spike over the net on Thursday, Feb. 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The players said being on the team helps them build their concentration and focus.

[Photo] City College Women’s volleyball program compares land to sand

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
Nursing student Sage Heidkamp sculpts the top of her most recent sculpture on Wednesday, March 2 at City College's art department in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College's ceramic department emphasizes encouraging students' creativity and seeks to inspire.

[Photo] New faces in ceramics department provide a fresh view on the craft

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
The Learning Research Center on Monday, Feb. 28 at City College's West Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] News Briefs: CalFresh resource fair, JSB Cafe closing March 10

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
An Atkinson visitor admires Zoe Leonard's piece "Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island" on Thursday, Feb. 25 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The piece is made up of 210 different post cards with images taken from the same location over a span of time.

[Photo] New Atkinson exhibit showcases varied views of ‘What is America?’

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
From left, student worker and ASG President Allegra Kabukapua Kalombo prepares a wristband while her coworker signs a student in by scanning their phone on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at City College's Luria Library in Santa Barbara, Calif. Anyone intending on entering a building on campus must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative test or an approved exemption for the week of Feb. 22.

[Photo] City College responds to student concerns regarding COVID tests

February 25, 2022
The MacDougall Administration Building on Feb. 14 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC's accreditation extended for 18 months with room for progress

February 14, 2022
Interim Superintendent-President Kindred Murillo talks about the spring 2022 semester in her office on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Murillo's contract was extended to two more years so she could ensure the college's full affirmation for being an accredited institution that's student-centered and equity-focused.

[Photo] SBCC president Murillo sets new goals following contract extension

February 14, 2022
A classroom in City College's Life Fitness Center sits empty on Wednsday, Feb. 9 in Santa Barbara, Calif. 115 athletic students were named in the Fall 2021 academic honor roll, with men's basketball making the highest average of 3.41 and women's water polo making the second highest with 3.21.

[Photo] SBCC athletes earn honors for fall on the field and in the classroom

February 11, 2022
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[Photo] SBCC's photography department recognized as second best in USA

February 7, 2022
The sun shines on City College's West Campus on Feb. 7 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] News Briefs: Free COVID testing, recovery meeting offered weekly

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
From left, Sarah Hammonds readies her swing while Natalie Depasquale winds up for a hit during City College's game against San Bernardino College on Feb. 5 at City College's baseball diamond in Santa Barbara, Calif. The San Bernardino Wolverines eliminated the City College Vaqueros two games to zero.

City College softball swept in non-conference doubleheader vs San Bernardino Valley College

August Lawrence, Associate Editor
February 7, 2022
Nurse Ariana Romo demonstrates how to properly take a COVID-19 spit test on Feb. 7 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. In order to enter a building on City College's campus, individuals need to upload their vaccination status or proof of exemption, submit a negative COVID-19 test once a week and wear an N95 or KN95 mask.

[Photo] Returning to SBCC will require weekly tests, Cleared4 surveys

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
Matt Talbott practices his final monologue during a final run through of his one-man show "Reptile" on Feb. 6 at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. Talbott said this play show how the social norms of American culture in the 1970's and 80's shaped Americans to view anyone who was different as weird and to accentuate their differences in order to further ostracize them.

[Photo] SBCC professor captivates crowd during one-man show ‘Reptile’

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
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