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Kai Zheng

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor

Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

All content by Kai Zheng

Understanding the media is crucial during the coronavirus pandemic

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2020
The Santa Barbara Zoo is taking extra precaution against COVID-19 reaching big cat species susceptible to the virus.

SB Zoo taking extra precautions in animal care amid global pandemic

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
April 20, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

I saw a tiger, and the tiger saw a man: The rise and fall of Joe Exotic

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2020

Stay home: Channels editors share their perspectives on quarantining

Kai Zheng, Lucy Marx, and Serena Guentz
April 17, 2020
Global carbon emissions and pollution have decreased as a result of measures taken by countries around the world to combat COVID_19 through business closures, social distancing and a large majority of the population staying inside.

Pandemic and shelter order leads to decrease in ozone emissions

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
April 3, 2020
Shoppers line up around Trader Joes’s to prepare for social distancing as the grocery chain limits the capacity of shoppers from 10-25 at a time on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, at Trader Joe’s on N Milpas Street in Santa Barbara, Calif.

COVID-19 pandemic helped show true value of service employees

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2020
MTD workers clean and disinfect a city bus after hours. An additional team has been brought in to aid with the sterilization. Photo courtesy of Hillary Blackerby, MTD.

MTD takes additional precautions in response to COVID-19 concerns

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
March 13, 2020
Lydia Kaestner brushes at the mass of fossils found by City College alumni, staff and students Christopher Ryan, Anna Hilliard, Melissa Mauas, Lydia Kaestner, Riley Vance-Gydesen, and Eiko Kitao on Saturday Feb.29, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County, Calif. Kaestner is one of the five people who were on-site when it was found.

City College breaks ground with monumental fossil discoveries

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2020
Illustration by Lucy Marx and Kai Zheng

Cross Currents: Should ‘robots’ be allowed to replace human jobs?

Kai Zheng and Lucy Marx
March 6, 2020
Eiko Kitao, City College's geology department’s lab technician dusts off a mastodon scapula in the "Core" of the Earth and Biological Sciences Building on Feb. 27, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Pelvis bone was found up the coast in Point Sal near the City of Guadalupe, Calif.

Lab technician finds direction, becomes ‘mother’ of SBCC geology

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
March 2, 2020

The price of paradise might just be too expensive for Santa Barbara

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
February 21, 2020
Jenna Rolle stands with fossil casts in EBS 115 where she teaches ERTH-122, also known as “Dinosaurs” on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Rolle has traveled to China and across the United States studying fossils.

SBCC geology instructor follows her passion of science everyday

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2020
Album artwork from Frances Quinlan's "Likewise"

‘Likewise’: A delicate indie-pop masterpiece that grows on you

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
February 7, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

[Photo] Houston, we have a problem: Astros title should be stripped

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020

Voices: “What would you do if you encountered your clone?”

Lucy Marx and Kai Zheng
February 3, 2020

My name is Kai Zheng: Welcome to the new Channels opinion section

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
January 31, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

A land before time: A close look at Santa Barbara’s prehistoric life

Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor
January 31, 2020

Voices: “What is the first thing you did in 2020?”

Lucy Marx and Kai Zheng
January 27, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

[Photo] City College officially launches tuition payment plan program

January 17, 2020
Kai Zheng known by friends, family and colleagues for his charming personality, musical talent and sense of style stands above La Playa Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zheng is a journalism major and serves as Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Channels Newspaper.

Pink shorts, stegosaurus sweater and bear belt buckle: Who is he?

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2019
College Planning Council approves updated SBCC Mission Statement

College Planning Council approves updated SBCC Mission Statement

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 4, 2019
Angelo Falcon posted up with his merchandise from "Cursed Studios" his own clothing line inspired by the horror movie genre, on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019, at the 805 Store, Goleta, Calif. Falcon is a former Santa Barbara City College student, and has been on his way up with his clothing brand.

City College student expresses love of horror culture through fashion

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2019
Graphic Illustration

Editors’ Choice: Cozy books

Kai Zheng, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2019
College Planning Council debates filling human resources positions

College Planning Council debates filling human resources positions

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 20, 2019
Kevin Roman on the trumpet and Matt Krepky on the saxophone performing a duet for the Good Times Big Band during the Jazz Ensemble Concert on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in the Garvin Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Months of practice illuminated in final jazz ensemble performance

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

[Photo] College responds to racist graffiti with ideas to increase tolerance

Ryan P. Cruz, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Tensions high as Planning Council discusses campus climate, racism

Tensions high as Planning Council discusses campus climate, racism

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2019

Voices: “What conspiracy theory do you believe in?”

Max Mullins and Kai Zheng
November 4, 2019
'What's My Name': A collection of feel-good songs, but lacking shine

‘What’s My Name’: A collection of feel-good songs, but lacking shine

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2019

Voices: “Do you plan to stay in California after college?”

Max Mullins and Kai Zheng
October 28, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

Editors’ Choice: Halloween movies

Kai Zheng, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 25, 2019
Artist and marine biology major Havilah Abrego sits in her private home art studio on Thursday evening, Oct. 17, 2019, in Ventura, Calif. Abrego has developed her artistic passion through the inspiration of her father and grandfather's artwork.

SBCC painter highlights nature, local environment through art

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2019

Age restrictions on venues limit opportunities for artists under 21

Kai Zheng, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

[Photo] Editors’ Choice: Pick-me-up songs

Kai Zheng, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2019
College Planning Council creates group to explore budget solutions

College Planning Council creates group to explore budget solutions

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2019
Courtesy Art

New ‘West is South’ exhibition explores direction and acceptance

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 27, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

The legacy of revolutionary Beatles album ‘Abbey Road’ 50 years later

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2019
Budget cuts continue to weigh heavy on College Planning Council

Budget cuts continue to weigh heavy on College Planning Council

Kai Zheng, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2019
John Connelly sits in his office as the new Director of The Atkinson Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 11 2019, in the Humanities Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

New Atkinson director strives to bring fresh perspective to gallery

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 13, 2019
City College’s Lunchbreak Jazz Band performs on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Soho Restaurant & Music Club in Santa Barbara, Calif. The band performed five pieces, “Blue Daniel”, “You Go To My Head”, “Mornin’ Reverend”, “La Fiesta”, and “Who Me?”.

SBCC Jazz bands have a strong semester after loss of director

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
Members of SBCC’s Good Times Big Band play jazz music as the first act in the Big Band Blowout Concert at 7:00pm on Monday, April 22, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC Jazz ensembles strong in final performance of the year

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Students of SBCC’s Jazz Ensemble practice for their Big Band Blowout Concert happening Monday, April 22, 2019, in the Garvin Theater, on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in the Drama and Music Building Room 105 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC Jazz to take the stage for Big Band Blowout in Garvin

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019

Zoos are saving endangered species from brink of extinction

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Courtesy of Facebook

SBCC’s Jackson Gillies moving forward with music after “Idol”

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Douglas Swayne plays the trombone during The Ike Jenkins Legacy Concert by the SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Band on Monday, April 1, 2019, at the Soho Restaurant and Music Bar in Santa Barbara Calif. “We are playing really loud tonight, I hope it sounds good to the audience, my ears are definitely ringing.” Swayne said during a performance intermission.

City College jazz band honors late director at SOhO House

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019

Voices: “Should you support a celebrity who acts against your morals?”

Kai Zheng and Serena Guentz
March 22, 2019
An ensemble of four french hornists and one flutist preform for the Chamber Winds performance on Sunday, March 10, 2019, in the Fe Bland Forum at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Chamber Wind ensembles amaze in City College spring showcase

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Philosophy Professor Marc Bobro plays his custom bass in the Interdisciplinary Center Building on Friday, March 8, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Bobro is the bassist in the band Crying 4 Kafka and has been playing bass for about 40 years.

Philosophy professor by day, rockstar by night

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019

SBCC student musician hopes to be the next American Idol

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Dr. Linda Holland plays the flute in rehearsal of an upcoming Chamber Music performance on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in the Drama and Music Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Dr. Holland is the director of the chamber music group.

Ensembles assemble for spring’s first Chamber Winds concert

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Greg Ingersoll plays the trombone during Lunchbreak Big Bands performance on Monday Feb. 11, 2019, at the Soho Restaurant and Music Bar in Santa Barbara, Calif. The City College band will be playing again at Soho on March 18, at 7 p.m.

SBCC Lunch Break Jazz Band astounds audience at SOhO

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Douglas Swayne plays the bass trombone during the Lunchbreak Big Bands practice on Thursday Feb. 7 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This was the bands last practice before their upcoming show at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at the SoHo Restaurant and Music Club.

City College’s Lunch Break Big Band soars into spring semester

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
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