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Claire Geriak

Claire Geriak, Multimedia Editor

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Along the Great Meadow, signs are posted across the pathway sharing Chumash traditions and history on May 8 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. After five years of planning and anticipation from the signage committee, City College has already begun brainstorming what their next collaboration may be.

Newly installed Chumash signage shares heritage, tradition and community at SBCC

Claire Geriak, Associate Editor
May 10, 2024
The City College nursing faculty assess a training manikin on May 2 at the Nursing Lab at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. In fall 2023, every student who graduated with an associate degree in nursing at City College passed the state board exams and are officially registered nurses.

[Photo] All 35 students in the SBCC Nursing program passed the NCLEX-RN test

Julia Torres, Associate Writer
May 10, 2024
Due to transfer resources, lower tuition cost and other amenities, community college could be the ticket to student success. Some California students are eligible for two years of tuition covered if they attend their local community college through the California College Promise Grant.

[Photo] OPINION: Community college offers students clear and affordable path

Ruby Cobourn, Opinion Editor
May 11, 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
Newley elected Academic Senate President Joshua Ramirez will start his tenure on May 19. In his candidacy statement, Ramirez emphasized he will amplify the voices of his students and colleagues at City College.

[Photo] Joshua Ramirez: from Psychology Chair to Academic Senate President

Brenda Greening, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
From left, Maura Valdivia and DJ Whip mix tracks during the Music Now! event at the Garvin Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. The duo are in the sound and recording class offered at City College where the students learn how to use digital recording equipment and practices.

[Photo] REVIEW: Music Now! gives platform for unconventional performances

Julia Torres, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 22, 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 Raíces Community gather in the La Plazita, or the Raíces Student Center on City College's west campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. La Plazita functions as a hub for Raíces students to get tutoring, resources and have an extra spot to hang out on campus.

[Photo] Raíces program at SBCC prioritizes inclusivity and student experience

Jack Connell, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Orangepit's drummer Lucas Herzog gets into the groove during their gig at Wylde Works on Feb. 22 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Herzog dabbles in both drums in Orangepit, and guitar another Santa Barbara local band, called Kid Ok.

[Photo] Local band named Orangepit reflects on their year long musical expedition

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
City College is hosting a SBCC Promise Rally for local Santa Barbara high school students on April 19 on the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Promise Rally will be helping local high school seniors register for classes and prepare students for the transition to college.

[Photo] SBCC Promise Rally to be held on campus for prospective students

April 15, 2024
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[Photo] ASG outlines possible sustainability fund used for student trust support

Jack Connell, Staff Writer
April 15, 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.

[Photo] SBCC hosts first ever Pride flag raising ceremony to kickstart April

Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
PFLAG Santa Barbara bracelets and mini gay pride flags are up for grabs during the first ever pride flag raising ceremony on April 4 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. PFLAG is a band of friends, family and members of the LGBTQ+ community founded in 1973.

[Photo] SBCC set to celebrate Pride month early before end of spring semester

Ruby Cobourn, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
From left, Sasha Smelyanskiy and Elena Fuentes, co-presidents of the Honors Club twinkle on March 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The group facilitates events like open mic nights, arts and crafts pods and more actives open to any student.

[Photo] SBCC’s honors program offers gateway to university success

Anneli Larson, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
With updated policies and steps, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, academic councilors have been providing support as the application deadline crawls closer. Illustration created on Canva.

[Photo] Financial aid modifications create struggle for dependent applicants

Julia Torres, Associate Editor
March 18, 2024
Jake Villar pitches to the Ventura College Pirates on March 12 at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. Villar contributed to the win for the Vaqueros during the game, with the final score ending 10-4.

[Photo] The Vaqueros dominate the Ventura Pirates 10-4 in conference opener

Sylvia Stewart, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
The "Consumer-Core" magazine features the many micro-trends highlighted through social media influencers and apps, including water bottles, skin care and more. Micro-trends refer to products or items highlighted online, but are quickly circulated onto another fresh item. Illustration created on Canva.

[Photo] OPINION: Micro-trends, influencers and the dominance of social media

Ruby Cobourn, Opinion Editor
March 16, 2024
Celebrities have been increasingly receiving pushback for their usage of private jets and increased carbon emissions. Illustration created on Canva.

[Photo] OPINION: Carbon credits used by celebrities to reduce CO2 footprint

Duke Hagen, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Karl Hunter begins his solo during his set with the Lunch Break Big Band on March 3 at the Dos Pueblos Jazz Festival in Goleta, Calif. Hunter sat in for a single rehearsal with the college ensemble to prepare for the festival.

[Photo] Grammy-nominated saxophonist performs alongside SBCC bands

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
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[Photo] ASG discusses stipend distribution and updated student resolutions

Jack Connell, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
From left, Enzo Peluffo, Sofia Parisotto, Moth Strelow and Houston Sasselli gleam after being selected for the screenwriting and filmmaking awards for the 10-10-10 on Feb. 17 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. The reoccuring competition gets ten high school students and ten college students to create a film around a chosen topic, with the 2024 theme being “forgiveness.”

[Photo] 10-10-10 competition at SBIFF showcases meaningful student films

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
The Hula Anyone group dances in front of DJ Javier's mural curated for the Year of the Dragon festival on Feb. 10 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mural was designed with Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage in mind, thoughtfully stationed on one of the original Santa Barbara Chinatown buildings, now home to the Pickle Room.

[Photo] Santa Barbara welcomes Year of the Dragon with mural at El Presidio Park

Taajvi Singh, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Due to select class cancelations because of class vacancy, SBCC students risk potential setbacks of required courses not being offered, which may lead to delayed graduation goals. According to SBCC's website, non-California residents pay $9,828 in tuition as a full time student.

[Photo] Class cancellations put transfer students at risk of not graduating

Editorial Board
February 24, 2024
Cainan Birch radiates during his piano solo during his SOhO performance on Feb. 12 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Birch played piano for the three big bands that preformed that night, receiving a thunderous applause after his solos.

[Photo] Big Band jazz ensembles offer captivating performance at SOhO

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Bill (sitting) and Steve Espinosa show all smiles in the photography lab on Feb. 13 at City College's Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. The retired first responder and veteran host a digital photography class designated for retired veterans, first responders, and their spouses with photo equipment provided by Canon USA.

[Photo] Wake Campus provides veterans an outlet for healing with photography

Brenda Greening, Staff Writer
February 18, 2024
Since SBCC's recognition of becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution, many different programs have come out of this new title, including Raíces and the TAP program, helping students with their educational goals. Illustration created on Canva.

[Photo] Raíces program assists SBCC’s increasing Hispanic population

Julia Torres, Associate Editor
February 17, 2024
Vaqueros Rebound banner showcases a number of spring sports at SBCC, including beach volleyball, baseball, softball and basketball. Created on Canva.

[Photo] Rebound: Baseball and softball both secure wins in their Tuesday games

April 26, 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.

[Photo] OPINION: Educators should be compensated for their service

February 12, 2024
A crowd filters in and out of a house party to crowd surf, dance with friends, and tune into local music on Feb. 9 in Isla Vista, Calif. Beginning on Feb. 10, house party capacity is capped at 250 people, along with new party regulations enforced by Isla Vista Foot Patrol, with potential for these late-night gigs to be shut down if any new rules are violated.

[Photo] New regulations set to Isla Vista noise ordinance by Sheriff's office

February 10, 2024
From left, "Dr1p" by Gabriela Ruiz and "Muley Point 11, Bears Ears National Monument, Utah" by David Benjamin Sherry stand side by side at the Atkinson Gallery, displaying the many different artistic mediums that are showcased on Feb. 8 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Ruiz's used a melody from spray paint to mirrors to insulation foam to create a three-dimensional piece, while Sherry chose a chromogenic print, creating a violet tint.

[Photo] Atkinson Gallery showcases the “land, sea or sky” in latest exhibit

Julia Torres, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2024
Olivia Medina, No. 1, attempts to block Alexis Abedodun's, No. 7, spike over the net during their match on Feb. 2 at East Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. To prepare for a spike, the two players have two places on the court to be, in front to block the hit and in the back prepared to dive for the ball.

[Photo] Vaqueros kick-off their season 2-0 against Sierra and Fresno College

Sylvia Stewart, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
A City College student's car displays multiple parking permits to follow new regulations for the spring 2024 semester on Feb. 1 in Santa Barbara, Calif. As a result of these new parking orders, some City College students have received parking tickets with a fine due to not complying with the newfound ordinance.

[Photo] Designated carpool spots enforced for the remainder of this semester

Sofia Stavins, News Editor
February 1, 2024
Anastasia Savonov, vice president of internal affairs for ASG

[Photo] Student senate struggling to secure new space for displaced prayer room

Sofia Stavins, News Editor
January 29, 2024
Alina Synder adjusts Gabe Langer's scuba mask in preparation for his dive on Oct. 7 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. On the scene, Synder assisted Langer with all of his chords and gear before his dive.

[Photo] Marine diving program stimulates career paths in mechanics and more

Tatiana H. Moore, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Food venders can be found all across Santa Barbara County, but recently tensions have risen between locals and authorities, causing distress and fear in the elotero community. Created on Canva.

[Photo] Selling food out of an elotero cart can lead to being targeted by cops

December 8, 2023
The Cartwright Learning Resources Center provides heaps of support and extra help for students. From tutors, computers, printers and more, any student is welcome in the space to get some last minute cramming.

[Photo] The CLRC offers resources such as tutors, computer labs and bean bags

December 8, 2023
The disco balls at the EOS Lounge sparkle around the Baad Sunday market on Nov. 19 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The club is filled to the brim inside and outside of unique clothes, jewelry and other handmade products.

[Photo] Baad Sunday hosts many vendors that sell jewelry, clothes, and more

Sylvia Stewart, Staff Writer
December 9, 2023
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