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Delaney Newhouse

Delaney Newhouse, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023

All content by Delaney Newhouse
Books are being removed from and replaced on the shelves of City College's campus store on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Santa Barbara, Calif., in anticipation on Follett Higher Education taking over textbook sales. Follett has agreed to buy City College's remaining textbook stock at a reduced price.

Breaking down Follett’s Campus Store takeover: what, why, how?

Delaney Newhouse, Associate Editor
December 8, 2023

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

Delaney Newhouse, Cebelli Pfeifer, and Julia Torres
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
The SBCC Chamber Singers preform their final piece with "Season of Light" by Jacob Narverud during the Winter Choral Concert at the First United Methodist Church on Nov. 19 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Due to the acoustics and setting of the church, SBCC has held many performances at the venue. (Claire Geriak)

SBCC’s Chamber and Concert Choirs perform genres of American music

Delaney Newhouse, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 20, 2023
Alex Keever, Charlotte Hecker, Annette McGuire, Calla Kamenov and Joselyn Pacheco Morales in SBCC Theatre Arts Department’s production of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN by Kimberly Belflower, November 8-18, 2023, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus. 805-965-5935 or www.theatregroupsbcc.com. Photo credit: Ben Crop

‘John Proctor is the Villain’ captures teenage love, literature and beyond

Delaney Newhouse, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 8, 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
Luke Hamilton tap dances around the dressing room in full costume as his fellow actors prepare for another night on the stage on Oct. 19. Hamilton has taken on the lead role in "Emma" at SBCC's Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Behind the velvet stage curtains of The Theatre Group at City College

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
Illustration by Delaney Newhouse depicts anger from Instagram commenters on SBCC's official Instagram account regarding Superintendent-President Erika Endrijonas's message regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The illustration was created on Canva.

Endrijonas causes controversy over message sent to SBCC community

Delaney Newhouse, Associate Editor
October 13, 2023
The cheerleading team performs on September 23 at City College's La Playa stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The cheer program returned this fall after a three year hiatus.

SBCC cheerleading program resurrects after 3-year hiatus, anticipates soaring into future

Delaney Newhouse, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 4, 2023
The Lemon Festival is held yearly in September in Goleta, Calif. Girsh Park hosts hundreds of attendees who enjoy lemon-themed food and live music.

[Photo] College student friendly activities offered at Goleta Lemon Festival

Tatiana H. Moore, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
Brian Fahnestock speaks at the budget forum on Sept. 21 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. He emphasizes the importance of efficient use of space in SBCC's future.

First budget forum of 2023 school year projects difficult times ahead

Delaney Newhouse, Associate Editor
September 22, 2023
78 years after the atom bomb, and 64 years after the invention of the Barbie doll, films reflecting on their social impacts take the summer film market by storm. The two films were released in theaters simultaneously on July 21.

After blasting onto the scene, Barbie and Oppenheimer rule the summer

Delaney Newhouse, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 19, 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
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
Delaney Newhouse completing a balance beam routine as a child in Gaithersburg, Md. "Only perfect practice makes perfect," was a phrase constantly repeated in training.

Learning how to love myself has taught me to overcome anxiety

Delaney Newhouse, Associate Editor
May 5, 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

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

Voices: “Who should pay on the first date?”

Sofia Stavins, Sunny Silverstein, and Delaney Newhouse
April 11, 2023
John Daversa improvises a trumpet solo on Monday, March 20, 2023, while performing at SOhO lounge, Santa Barbara, Calif. Daversa spent much of the previous week mentoring students from SBCC jazz bands before playing a show with them.

[Photo] Grammy-winning John Daversa amazes SOhO with SBCC bands

Alexis Chavez, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023

Nursing professor and alumnus of SBCC Michael Yee dies at 68

Delaney Newhouse, Associate 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 line of swimmers dive off the starting blocks as a race begins on March 18, 2023 at Los Angeles Valley Community College in Valley Glen, Calif. Swift entry into the water is essential for building speed in a race.

Women’s swim makes waves and friendships during season

Delaney Newhouse, Features Editor
March 22, 2023

[Video] Voices: “What’s the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to you?”

March 20, 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
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
Moon Man Whitehead pulls the bow of his viola to create a drone that underlies the melodies of Marin Marais' "Cinq Danses Francaises Anciennes" on Friday, Feb. 24 at SBCC in Santa Barbara, Calif. The violist performed the complex French piece in a duo with John Douglas on piano.

[Photo] SBCC Music program offers rare opportunities for music majors

March 3, 2023
The Umoja mural is painted on the side of the Cafeteria at City College, in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mural features historic books written by Black authors.

[Photo] The Umoja Program relaunches English courses for it’s students

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should the Second Amendment be repealed?

Emma Welch and Delaney Newhouse
February 17, 2023
The Arlington Theatre glistens during the first film viewing of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 8 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The first film of the event was Miranda's Victim, directed by Michelle Danner.

Santa Barbara presents 38th annual film festival after virus

Delaney Newhouse, Associate Editor
February 17, 2023
Jeanette Chian Brooks speaks to colleagues in the front office of SBCC's Wake campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chian Brooks spends much of her time bonding with and assisting her fellow office staff.

[Photo] A passion for teaching leads the new SEL dean across the globe

February 17, 2023
Angel D'mon comes out of The Crafters Library after "Story Time with Miss Angel" to thank her supporters during the protests on Feb. 11 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Downtown protest breaks out for and against local drag queen

Delaney Newhouse, Features Editor
February 13, 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
Sergio Lagunas stands in front of the Student Services building on Feb. 2, 2023 at City College, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lagunas is the new Raíces program coordinator at City College.

New “Raíces” coordinator plans to bring inspiration to students

Delaney Newhouse, Features Editor
February 6, 2023
Number 42, Aidan Mandel, attempts to steal the ball from an opponent on Feb. 5 at City college, Santa Barbara, Calif. Mandel is the tallest player on the basketball team, at 6'3''.

[Photo] Vaqueros take the win in a close game against LA Pierce College

February 6, 2023

[Video] Voices: “What’s one thing you wish you knew before coming to college?”

December 9, 2022

“The Green Knight” enthralls the audience into a medieval land

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
December 2, 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
Melissa Menendez, English department chair outside of the Campus Center on Sept. 28, 2021 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Menendez is the coordinator of establishing the Raíces program.

“Raíces” program created to help uplift and inspire Latinx students

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022

Voices Halloween Edition: “Truth or Dare”

Jenna McMahon, Leah Dautoff, and Delaney Newhouse
October 31, 2022
Photo courtesy of Deneatrice Lewis.

Deneatrice Lewis takes on role as the interim vice president of HR

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
State Street Ballet dancers reach up to Leeza Domrachev (center) after tearing off her swan costume on Oct. 16 at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. Light and dark imagery weaved a common thread through William Soleau’s choreographic choices during the performance.

Musicians, dancers, & vocalists collaborate in ‘Carmina Burana’

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Screen grab of sbcc.edu.

Guided Pathways helps students make their academic plan at SBCC

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Interim Director of the School of Extended Learning Rachel Walsh stocks food pantry shelves with freshly delivered food on Oct. 7 at City College Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. Walsh volunteered on her own time to support the food pantry’s mission and stayed throughout the entire restocking process.

Wake Campus opens food pantry, providing students with resources

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Forward, No.11, Theresa English headers a corner kick towards Ventura College Pirate’s goal on Sept. 30 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. English led many of the Vaquero’s attacks and provided an assist in the first goal of the game.

Women’s soccer wins 3-1 against rival team, remaining undefeated

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Are you for or against the discontinuation of the enforcement of masks in class?

Allison Budde and Delaney Newhouse
September 23, 2022
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