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Hiro Sato

Hiro Sato, Features Editor

Fall 2024, Spring 2025

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SBCC Mixtape

SBCC Mixtape

Sylvia Stewart, Djamila Rodeck, Viviana Ruiz, Hiro Sato, and Hilary Litton
April 25, 2025
This high dynamic range photograph combines six images shot from the same position and composited together to capture the Santa Ynez Mountains to the North of downtown Santa Barbara. The vast expanse of mountains and the Pacific Ocean meet in the distance, with the sky illuminated in red hues above the landscape on April 7 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

As fire season approaches former Los Padres park ranger shares concerns

Hiro Sato, Features Editor
April 22, 2025
CPC discusses DEI letter and dean contracts on April 15. Photo taken on October 24 on the West Campus Great Meadow in Santa Barbara, Calif.

CPC discusses importance of multicultural learning environment

Hiro Sato, Associate Editor
April 18, 2025
Santa Barbara Harbor on a sunny day on Nov. 30 2024 in Santa Barbara Calif. The Ocean Collective is a grant to grow the blue economy through innovation, collaboration and students’ education.

[Photo] Senate discusses Ocean Collective grant and its future at City College

Viviana Ruiz, News Editor
April 15, 2025
Mock-up of Sports Pavilion from City College's Facilities Vision Plan. Courtesy of SBCC Office of Communications.

CPC discusses future plans for upgraded Sports Pavilion on campus

Hiro Sato, Associate Editor
April 7, 2025
Letter from Department of Education prompts schools to remove DEI

Letter from Department of Education prompts schools to remove DEI

Hiro Sato, Features Editor
March 14, 2025
The College Planning Council takes place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

CPC discusses “Dear Colleague” letter sent to educational institutions

Hiro Sato, Associate Editor
February 21, 2025
Vice President of Business Servicess Chris Renbarger opens the door to transparency Feb. 7 at the City College Administration building in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'll share information widely, and when people ask questions I don't, I won't shy away from answering them. You know, one of the things that a former governor used to say is that the business of the public, is public, meaning it should be available." Renbarger said when asked about how he would communicate across different groups.

City College appoints Renbarger, new vice president of business services

Hiro Sato, Features Editor
February 10, 2025
The College Planning Council takes place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

CPC discusses the organization of grant money amid budget crisis

Hiro Sato, Features Editor
February 7, 2025
The International Film Festival takes place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 15 at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. SBIFF celebrates 40 years of dedication.

SBIFF kicks off its first three nights with awards, films, and celebrity appearances

Djamila Rodeck, Viviana Ruiz, and Hiro Sato
February 7, 2025
In 2016 there were 198 deserted oil rigs along the coast of California due to oil pollution.

Santa Barbara’s abundance of oil shaped history and inspired change

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Cross Currents: How should people behave in a movie theater?

Cross Currents: How should people behave in a movie theater?

Ava Ohnstad and Hiro Sato
December 2, 2024
The Monday Madness Big Band performs tribute songs for Carlos Angel Maya, a close friend of director Andrew Martinez. Song “Hickory and Twine” was performed on Nov. 18 at The Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC’s big band jazz ensembles perform at the Garvin Theatre

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Kyle Richards laughs with guests on Nov. 5 at the Democratic party at SoHo in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'm gratified for all the support that I got along the way and for all the support that I got from the voters that believed in me," Richards said.

Kyle Richards expected to win the Area 2 Goleta board of trustees seat

Anika Brodnansky and Hiro Sato
November 6, 2024
Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?

Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?

Hiro Sato, Viviana Ruiz, and Izadora Hamm
November 1, 2024
City College collaborated with Active Minds, showcasing backpacks filled with stories on a life that was taken due to suicide on Oct. 28 on the West Campus Lawn in Santa Barbara, Calif. The event featured booths providing mental health resources.

City College hosts Active Minds to promote mental health awareness

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Oil Platform Holly stands 2 miles offshore of Sands Beach on Oct. 23 in Isla Vista, Calif. Oil Platform Holly has been inactive since 2015 due to an oil spill.

New California laws aim to regulate idle oil wells and protect coastlines

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
David Morris, Board of Trustees District 4 Goleta candidate, grins on Oct. 10 at Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I am committed to maintaining and enhancing the high quality, affordable higher education, career technical training and life-long learning opportunities that SBCC provides," Morris stated

TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 4 Goleta candidate David Morris

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
Aruni Boteju, Board of Trustees District 4 Goleta candidate, beams on Oct. 11 at the Great Meadow on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. " I am very supportive of Measure P because it is important... having proper science labs, classrooms for our children to have access. The children are the future," Boteju said

TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 4 Goleta candidate Aruni Boteju

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
Sue Houlihan-Davis joyfully wraps the thumb of an athlete with athletic tape on Oct. 8 in the athletic training room at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "It's really rewarding to see somebody come from not being able to participate to being able to get back on the field and do what they love," Houlihan-Davis said.

Susan Houlihan-Davis guides SBCC athletes to excel on and off the field

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Andrew Martinez shows off his saxophone skills on Oct. 3 at City College's music room. Martinez has been playing the saxophone since Junior High School and attributes it to keeping him young.

Andrew Martinez keeps the beat alive, inspiring SBCC Jazz musicians

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Tana Long (left) and Katie McArthur (right) jump to block a ball smashed by Brianna Galvan in the game against Pasadena City on Sept. 18 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 3-1.

Vaqueros women’s volleyball team wins against Pasadena City College

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Photo Courtesy of City College's website.

Vaqueros 5k stampede fundraiser encourages community participation

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
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