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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
Bailey Schroerlucke

Bailey Schroerlucke, News Editor

Fall 2022, Spring 2023

All content by Bailey Schroerlucke

The Channels staff share their end of the semester takeaways

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, and Sofia Stavins
May 12, 2023
Andruw Martinez carefully crafts a poem on his type writer on May 10 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Martinez continues his love of writing and poetry on City College's campus.

SBCC student pulls inspiration from life of loss and adventure

Bailey Schroerlucke, Associate Editor
May 12, 2023
Editors' List: precious memories and our favorite childhood films

Editors’ List: precious memories and our favorite childhood films

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
May 11, 2023
Editor's List: Creating the perfect scene to write our dream stories

Editor’s List: Creating the perfect scene to write our dream stories

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
May 4, 2023
From left, Chris Fedderson and Gabriel Rangel duel over their solo during Lunch Break's preformance of "Pep-Pep" on Monday, April 24 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The duo have often soloed together in past performances with City College.

Jazz bands showcase their final concert at the Big Band Blowout

Bailey Schroerlucke, Associate Editor
April 28, 2023

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

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, and Alexis Chavez
April 28, 2023
Gianna Cooper holds a sign reading "My body my choice" out front of the Luria Library on SBCC Campus on Wednesday, March 19 in Santa Barbara, Calif. counter-protesting an anti-abortion presentation. Cooper explained that she was walking back from class and saw the presentation, quickly turned around to grab posters and began protesting.

Graphic anti-abortion materials incite intense student response

Bailey Schroerlucke and Sunny Silverstein
April 19, 2023
The Academic Senate discusses faculty resources and workloads

The Academic Senate discusses faculty resources and workloads

Bailey Schroerlucke, News Editor
April 17, 2023
Courtesy image from IMDb "Black Swan."

The film ‘Black Swan’ compelled me to question the human mind

Bailey Schroerlucke, Associate Editor
April 14, 2023

The Channels wants to know: ‘Do you feel safe?’

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, Emma Welch, and Delaney Newhouse
April 14, 2023
Emilie Beckman, commissioner of international affairs for the Associated Student Government, walks in front of the portion of the Campus Center’s mural dedicated to women on City College’s East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. “This month is all about empowering women around the world and continuing the fight for equality, safety, and opportunity for all of us,” Beckman said.

Women’s History Month: Get to know the women of City College

Bailey Schroerlucke, Associates Editor
March 24, 2023
The editorial board sitting together holding the general excellence award that was received at JACC. All of the editors together on Thursday, March 16.

Editors’ List: The reflections and highlights from our trip to JACC

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Allison Budde, Sunny Silverstein, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
March 22, 2023
A large tree falls across City College's Main Campus, barricading the motorcycle and student parking off of Loma Alta drive on March 21 in Santa Barbara, Calif. No visible vehicles are damaged.

Fallen tree on City College Main Campus prompts power outage

Bailey Schroerlucke, News Editor
March 21, 2023
The three final candidates for the position of superintendent-president have been announced on March 6. From left, Erika Endrijonas, Richard Storti, and Katrina VanderWoude are the final candidates.

3 finalists for superintendent-president position announced

Delaney Newhouse and Bailey Schroerlucke
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.

[Photo] Charlie Kirk fuels tension within rivaling political views at UCSB

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Academic senate pushes for cultural inclusivity in courses

Academic senate pushes for cultural inclusivity in courses

Bailey Schroerlucke, News Editor
February 27, 2023
UCSB Student Grace Freese shares a garage with her roomate, in a house with eight other girls. Freese thinks that it would be beneficial for UCSB to provide a timeline for when to start looking for housing and should give students more resources.

Santa Barbara residents spend majority of their income on rent

Bailey Schroerlucke, News Editor
February 24, 2023
A visitor walks alongside the wall, lined with artful displays on Feb. 15 at the Small Images Exhibition in the Atkinson Gallery in Santa Barbara, Calif. The pieces of art were displayed in a circular arrangement around the room, and several displays stood on podiums throughout the open space inside.

[Photo] SBCC Gallery hosts local artists for the Small Images Exhibition

Natas Regalado, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The Spring 2023 Editorial board sit on the tables outside of the newsroom, wearing coordinated outfits to match The Channels rebrand on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Editor’s List: Celebrating the new year with thoughtfulness, impact

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
February 10, 2023
Vivian Storm sets the mood during her performance of "Purple Rain" by Prince on Jan. 30, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Drag show highlights Black artists’ contributions to culture

Bailey Schroerlucke, News Editor
February 10, 2023
Photograph courtesy of Robby Moore. This photo captured the first damaged section of the road about two miles above the intersection of El Cielito Rd and Gibraltar Rd in Santa Barbara, Calif. "My roommates and I are downhill skateboarders, and the main reason we even live in Santa Barbara is to skateboard on Gibraltar Road, and up in the mountains behind town," Robby Moore, a Santa Barbara resident, said.

Trauma from historic mudslides haunts locals as floods return

Bailey Schroerlucke, News Editor
February 6, 2023
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Is it bad to stay out of politics?

Ella Todd and Bailey Schroerlucke
December 9, 2022
The SBCC Foundation connects with the ASG at previous meeting

The SBCC Foundation connects with the ASG at previous meeting

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
ASG discusses new prayer room for students and approves 2 clubs

ASG discusses new prayer room for students and approves 2 clubs

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Spencer Rosin dressed in a thrifted knit sweater and colorful, floral skirt paired with a scarf and pearls on Nov. 14 in front of a mirror inside his bedroom in Isla, Vista, Calif. Rosin uses fashion as a way to express himself, and loves to “play” with gender through his clothing.

Prevent further climate change by engaging in sustainable fashion

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
ASG Commissioner of Accessibility Nick Hernandez (2nd from left) motions to approve funding to the SBCC Anime Club on Nov. 4, 2022 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hernandez’s work in the ASG involves ensuring that City College is an environment inclusive to all, regardless of learning disabilities or other impairments.

Passionate student uses his own challenges to help support others

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
City College Board of Trustees Candidate Charlotte Gullap-Moore mingles with guests on Nov. 8 at the Timbers Roadhouse election night party in Goleta, Calif. Gullap-Moore is positioned to secure the Area 1 District seat after a successful campaign.

Gullap-Moore and Croninger take lead in Board of Trustees election

Yarrow Hogan, Melissa Garcia, Delaney Newhouse, Leah Dautoff, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 9, 2022
ASG approves 2 new clubs and discusses SBCC's equity ranking

ASG approves 2 new clubs and discusses SBCC’s equity ranking

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
From left, courtesy photo of Debi Stoker, Charlotte Gullap-Moore photo by Hunter Clark, courtesy photos of Marsha Croninger and Sharon Salvador-Jetgottka

Board of Trustees candidates discuss plans for future of SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, Hunter Clark, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 4, 2022
President of the Women For Success Club, Andrianina Rajaosera (center), laughs with her fellow club member, Divya Ramesh (right) on Nov. 3 on the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Rajaosera started the Women For Success Club in April.

Women for Success club creates a welcoming space for all students

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Associated Student Government discusses methods of inclusivity

Associated Student Government discusses methods of inclusivity

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
ASG's events commissioner creates SBCC Halloween activities

ASG’s events commissioner creates SBCC Halloween activities

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
ASG officers make multiple strides to improving SBCC for all students

ASG officers make multiple strides to improving SBCC for all students

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
New three-year student equity plan presented to ASG officers

New three-year student equity plan presented to ASG officers

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022

Voices: How has social media affected your self-image and mental health?

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, and Allison Budde
October 3, 2022
ASG discusses campus events and funding for the Queer and Ally club

ASG discusses campus events and funding for the Queer and Ally club

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Murillo suggests vaccine mandate removal, ASG appoints 4 members

Murillo suggests vaccine mandate removal, ASG appoints 4 members

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
ASG appoints 6 new members to board for the 2022-23 school year

ASG appoints 6 new members to board for the 2022-23 school year

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
More engagement ideas amongst students discussed by ASG officers

More engagement ideas amongst students discussed by ASG officers

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
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