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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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Cebelli Pfeifer

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-in-Chief

Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024

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The Channels Fall 2024 editors squeeze between a bush on Nov. 5 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Editorial Board consists of 5 editors.

Editors’ list: What is your favorite holiday movie?

Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, and Anthony Zell
December 6, 2024
A Santa Barbara tour bike rolls through the bike path at West Beach on Aug. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College is the thread that weaves people together from all over the world.

The Channels asked SBCC: ‘What does your hometown mean to you?’

Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, and Anthony Zell
December 4, 2024
The Board of Trustees congregate in the McDougall Administration Building monthly in Santa Barbara, Calif. Illustration created on Canva on Nov. 12.

Faculty Association criticizes budget transparency over missing funds

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-In-Chief
November 23, 2024
The lack of chromebooks accessible to students on campus poses various concerns including students' inability to complete classwork and internet accessibility.

[Photo] The number of Chromebooks at City College has decreased by over 500

Noah Manzarek-Naghi, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
Inspired by the death of Stanford University goalkeeper Katie Meyers, AB 1517 aims to provide California students with support if faced with disciplinary action.

[Photo] Legacy of Katie Meyers inspires signing of AB 1575 in California

Ava Ohnstad, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
The Measure P bond is currently passing with a 67.01% vote as of early Wednesday morning on Nov. 6 in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is a facilities bond that will extend the current property tax rate of $8.50 per $100,000 of assessed value, which was previously approved by voters in 2008, through bond Measure V.

Voters back $198 million bond to address City College facility needs

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
La Playa Stadium sits empty on Oct. 27 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The stadium serves as home field to the Vaqueros athletic programs.

SBCC athletics on probation until 2026 following football recruitment violations

Cebelli Pfeifer and Anika Brodnansky
October 28, 2024
The Lockdown Browser is a custom browser that records student movements and uses facial recognition software to prevent students from cheating on exams.

[Photo] Lockdown browsers are disregarding student need for privacy and respect

Editorial Board
November 4, 2024
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[Photo] City College student leaders unite for the first-ever Halloween Fright Fest

Noah Manzarek-Naghi, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
The Board of Trustees congregate in the McDougall Administration Building monthly in Santa Barbara, Calif. Illustration created on Canva on Nov. 12.

Board meeting highlights scheduling concerns and student tech access

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2024
The Sports Pavilion was built in the 1960s and stands to benefit from Measure P on Oct. 14. This building is located next to the Winslow Maxwell Overlook.

SBCC seeks $198 million for facility improvements through Measure P

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024
City College is offering three study abroad trips for the summer semester in 2025, including destinations such as Sicily, Tokyo and Vienna.

[Photo] Three abroad programs are available for SBCC students for summer 2025

Karina Acosta Aguilar, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
BREAKING: SBCC campus lockdown lifted after armed suspect arrest

BREAKING: SBCC campus lockdown lifted after armed suspect arrest

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
Surge in fraudulent bot enrollments provokes City College to take action

Surge in fraudulent bot enrollments provokes City College to take action

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2024
Courtesy of Rori's Artisanal Creamery.

City College remembers loved and dedicated student Diego Lake Nieves

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 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 issues regarding fraudulent bots and cybersecurity

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2024
According to Pew Research, one in five teens who know of Chat GPT use it for schoolwork. This amounts to a total of 13% of all U.S. teens who have used artificial intelligence in school.

The effects of artificial intelligence access among City College students

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
May 13, 2024
Courtesy of Sara Boyd

Krishna García-Martínez to become City Colleges youngest ever graduate

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
May 13, 2024
Courtesy of Jennifer LeMay.

Bobbi Abram continues star track record in new position at SBCC

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
May 10, 2024
Illustration of athlete's silhouettes

[Photo] Seven SBCC athletes and coaches to be honored at hall of fame ceremony

Anika Brodnansky, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Deneatrice Lewis, the former superintendent/vice president smiles on her last day at City College on April 26 at SBCC's Winslow Maxwell Overlook. Lewis finished her time at City College with a tenure.

After four years as vice president of HR, Deneatrice Lewis waves goodbye

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
May 3, 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
Student in City College's marine science class examine tidal pools during low tide in Santa Barbara, Calif. Photo courtesy of Michelle Paddack.

Marine sciences offer opportunities hands-on and through technology

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
April 19, 2024
Courtesy of Judy Garey.

The Theatre Group honors beloved educator and his achievements

Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor
April 19, 2024
Justin Stark, Tiffany Story, Grace Wilson and Nicholis Sheley in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith, April 10-27, 2024, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus. Photo credit: Ben Crop

REVIEW: Theatre Group premieres new entertaining and witty comedy

Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor
April 13, 2024
The newly raised pride flag flows outside of the Luria Library on April 4 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is the first time a pride flag has been raised on City College's campus, and will remain up until the end of April.

SBCC hosts first ever Pride flag raising ceremony to kickstart April

Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
Honey Guzman gets assistance from a bookstore assistant on Jan. 29 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "Promise, EOPS, DSPS...we spend a lot of money on the books, and that helps me a lot," Guzman said.

Textbook pricing concerns remain at large for faculty as Follett takes over

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
February 13, 2024
The SBCC Symphony prepares for their semester debut with guest conductor Valerie Malvinni on Dec. 3 at the Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The group rehearse together weekly for one final big performance as the curtains close for the semester.

The SBCC Symphony’s captivating performance wraps up semester

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
University of California Santa Barbara has implemented Wellness Vending Machine on campus providing sexual health and wellness products for minimal costs. By 2029, California Universities will be required to have one vending machine on campus carrying contraceptives, menstrual products and more.

California college campuses begin to provide wellness vending machines

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
26 chemicals that can be found in cosmetics have been banned by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 8. Created on Canva.

26 chemicals are being banned in cosmetics, why did it take so long?

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

Voices: “How have you been affected by the housing shortage in Santa Barbara?”

Delaney Newhouse, Cebelli Pfeifer, and Julia Torres
December 4, 2023
Alberto Lule's "Am I Truly Free" mixed media on plastic is a part of Lule's mixed media and paintings portfolio. While Lule was in prison, Lule began creating art to transform his headspace outside of the confinement. Courtesy of Alberto Lule

Artist Alberto Lule showcases prison, addiction and life after incarceration

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Illustration showing the different places that are traveled to through the SBCC Study Abroad program. Created on Canva on Nov. 27 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC Study Abroad hosts Costa Rica, France and Japan expeditions

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
After the signing of Bill AB 389, California State Universities must report and return Native American remains and cultural artifacts to their respective tribes. This infographic shows different schools holding artifacts, created on Canva.

Native American remains must be returned after signing of Bill AB 389

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
The audience attending the movie screening of "Blue Beetle" wait in excitement for the film to commence on Nov. 4 in the BC Forum at SBCC in Santa Barbara, Calif. Based on the DC character Jaime Reyes, the audience follows Reyes through his jouney to becoming the Blue Beetle. Photo courtesy of Ivan Vega.

Future Leaders of America present ‘Blue Beetle’ and encourage survery

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Courtesy of Tracy Kofford

SBCC Dance Company’s production features one-of-a-kind preformances

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
A fire truck and automobiles light up Del Playa drive on Friday, October 13th in Isla Vista, Calif. Students kicked off the Halloween season filling the streets of Isla Vista weeks before the day arrives.

Halloween used to mark the night of fabled local parties. What happened?

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Illustration by Cebelli Pfeifer. There are over 80 programs for formally incarcerated students provided by California Community Colleges today.

Community colleges offer support for formally incarcerated students

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
The Disabilities Services and Programs for Students departmemnt gather for a staff photo in their office on Oct 5, 2023. The DSPS Office is located in the Student Services Building on West Campus at SBCC in Santa Barbara, Calif.

The DSPS program at City College support students with disabilities

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Witer
October 6, 2023
From left, Sergio Lagunas, Raices program coordinator, Rosy Vidal-Ayres Raices academic counselor and, Dr. Melissa Menendez Raices project director of Title V HSI Grant, and professor of English pose next to the newly planted tree and plaque on Tuesday, Sept.12 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The event commemorates the kickstart of the program at City College.

Raices tree planting ceremony celebrates new roots at SBCC

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
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