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Sarah Maninger

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor

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Kyle Froemke walks off the field after one of the City College baseball team's final home games against Oxnard City College on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. shortly before the rest of the 2020 season was cancelled. The baseball team, along with all late spring sports, have decided to opt out of competition for the remainder of 2021.

[Photo] SBCC sports opt-out for another semester over COVID-19 concerns

March 8, 2021
Hole 18 at Glen Annie Golf Course in Goleta, Calif., on Sept. 24, 2018.

Golf coach tees off on his next chapter after 30 years at SBCC

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
May 6, 2020
Paige Powell drives a ball down the right-field line during the third inning of the Vaqueros game against the Bakersfield College Renegades on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost the game 13-5.

City College athletes look to the future after sports cancellations

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
May 1, 2020

Hodges, Melendez to retire after a combined six decades of coaching

Sarah Maninger and Max Mullins
April 29, 2020
A perspective rendering of the new Sports Pavilion from the main entryway near Parking Lot 2C. The pavilion will be four stories high, with the new gym beginning on the second floor. “It clearly denotes a front door which is something that the existing physical education building is somewhat lacking,” said Steve Flanagan, Director of Higher Education at LPA Inc. at the Board of Trustees’ April 9 meeting. Courtesy of LPA.

Sports Pavilion renovation still on schedule despite campus closure

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020

COVID-19 has given me the time I needed to think about my future

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
April 17, 2020
A yoga mat is one of the core pieces of equipment used in many workouts, while dumbbells of any weight can be used to make workouts more difficult and strengthen specific muscles. Resistance bands are best for lower body workouts and stretching.

Quarantine fitness: Ways to stay in shape while sheltering in place

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
April 6, 2020
2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo postponed due to worldwide health concerns

2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo postponed due to worldwide health concerns

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. Photo from Shutterstock.

The suspension of major sports is hard, but it is the right decision

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
March 20, 2020
Illustration by Lucy Marx and Kai Zheng

Cross Currents: Are zoos ethical?

Sarah Maninger and Judah Brody
March 16, 2020
Kyle Froemke takes the field to congratulate his teammates after the Vaqueros beat Oxnard City College 10-1 on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The baseball team's season has now been suspended after a vote by the CCCAA, along with all other spring sports.

March sadness: Community college sports delayed indefinitely

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020
Toby Spach pitches in the fourth inning of the Vaqueros’ first game against the Allan Hancock Bulldogs on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. Spach pitched four no-hit innings where he walked one batter and struck out six.

[Photo] Spach spotless, defense commits five errors as SBCC falls to Bulldogs

Connor Newsum, Staff Writer
March 10, 2020
Carson Dunckley bats in the Vaqueros’ game against the Oxnard Condors on Thursday, March 5, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost to the Condors 11-2 in five innings.

Defense struggles as Oxnard Condors soar past Vaqueros 11-2

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
District 37 candidate to the California State Assembly election Charles Cole reacts to voting results on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Persona Pizza in Downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. Cole is the sole republican of seven candidates and currently holds first place with over four thousand votes above Cathy Murillo in second.

Cole leads District Assembly race, Murillo and Bennett close behind

Ryan P. Cruz, Serena Guentz, Sarah Maninger, and Max Mullins
March 4, 2020
Jade Jones gets the ball off a pass in the third quarter of the Vaqueros first playoff game against the LA Valley Monarchs on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost to the Monarchs 70-50.

LA Valley Monarchs reign as SBCC is booted from the playoffs 70-50

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
Daniel Sabraw as Christopher Boone in The Theatre Group production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” in the Garvin Theatre at City College.

Theatre Group brings beautiful, suspenseful play to Garvin Theatre

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Jacob Bravo hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. Bravo drove in three runs in the Vaqueros’ 10-1 victory over the Oxnard Condors.

Vaqueros’ offense soars in 10-1 blowout of Oxnard Condors

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 21, 2020
Hannah Sabin (No.23) posts up and makes her layup on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in the Sports Pavilion in the City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Vaqueros’ playoff hopes dwindle as Moorpark runs past them 102-66

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
City College players defend the Oxnard offense in the third quarter of their game against the Condors on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros narrowly beat Oxnard 70-69.

[Photo] SBCC stays in playoff contention with narrow victory over Oxnard

Elias Loefgren, Staff Writer
February 16, 2020
Kyle Froemke (No.8) lands a solid hit that results in a single on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Pershing Park at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost to the Knights 4-1.

City College can’t pierce Knights’ armor in 4-1 loss to San Diego

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 9, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

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

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020
Sophia Torres (No. 12) shoots the ball over the hands of defenders during the home game against Allan Hancock on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at City College in Santa Barbara Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 77-67.

Bulldogs’ bark worse than their bite as SBCC beats Allan Hancock

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020

Panel of college coaches agrees that sports need more women

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Lauren Del Campo prepares to swing in the bottom of the third inning in the second game of the Vaqueros' double header against Saddleback College on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost to the Gauchos 11-2.

[Photo] Vaqueros’ struggles continue, lose to Saddleback in double-header

Wyatt Shipman, Staff Writer
February 2, 2020
Photo from Shutterstock

The Channels guide to the Super Bowl: Players to watch, predictions

Sarah Maninger and Max Mullins
January 31, 2020
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas Sunday, leaving 9 dead.

The Channels remembers Kobe Bryant, killed in helicopter crash

Sarah Maninger and Max Mullins
January 26, 2020
Alonzo Rubalcaba (No.15) hits the ball down the middle and gets a single, on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Pershing Park, City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College beat West LA Community College 4-3.

SBCC baseball tames the Wildcats, beats West LA in two straight

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
January 26, 2020
Preliminary diagram of the new Physical Education Building Project. Courtesy of LPA Inc.

SBCC to replace Sports Pavilion with new, eco-friendly alternative

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
January 17, 2020
Christopher Robinson (10) cut through the Santa Maria defenders and continued down field towards the goal on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Briefs: Revisiting the top 4 game-changing moments this season

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
December 6, 2019
Pratima Sherpa swings to drive the ball down the fairway at the Santa Barbara Golf Club for her 18 hole practice game early Wednesday, Oct. 23 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Postseason wrap up: Golf places seventh, water polo third in SoCal

Sarah Maninger and Max Mullins
November 25, 2019

Colin Kaepernick has talent, NFL has crucified him for taking a stand

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 22, 2019
Sports Information Specialist and Journalist Dave Loveton watches the Vaqueros soccer game from the Press Box above La Playa Field to gather details for his sports reporting while announcing the game, tweeting updates and keeping score for the Vaqueros just before repeating the process for the volleyball game later that same evening on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Loveton was diagnosed with kidney cancer in Jan. 2018, and after having his left kidney removed Loveton says his work for City College hasn’t been affected much on his road to recovery.

Dave Loveton found his true calling from inside the Vaqueros press box

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
Paula Muñoz observes past project designs similar to the upcoming renovation of the Sports Pavillion on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Brief: Architects talk to students about Sports Pavilion renovation

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Jordan Parkhurst (No. 11) scores on a lay-up after charging past all of the defenders during the game against San Diego City College on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 81-74 after trailing by 10 points in the 4th quarter.

Women’s basketball rallies for key comeback win over SD Knights

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
District 2 City Council candidate Mike Jordan at his election day party at Casa Blanca on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Mike Jordan leads Campbell, Jory in first wave of District 2 results

Serena Guentz, Sarah Maninger, and Clara A. Uttenthal
November 6, 2019
Alondra Jimenez (No. 25) dribbles past defender Ciera Van Quick (No. 10) during the Vaqueros game against Taft College on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 77-43.

Vaqueros leap into new season with 77-43 win against Taft College

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 2, 2019
Pratima Sherpa drives the ball down the fairway at the Santa Barbara Golf Club for her 18 hole practice game early Wednesday, Oct. 23 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sherpa is working to become the first pro female golfer from Nepal.

The swing life: From a shed in Nepal to City College golf star

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
Vaquero volleyball players huddle around and wait for information about the power outage on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in theSports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The game was eventually canceled.

Rolling power outages causes game delays and cancellations

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
The Sports Pavilion on Oct.10, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The pavilion was built in 1952.

Sports Pavilion to be replaced with new $40 million athletic complex

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019

Being Christian does not always align with Republican beliefs

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
October 11, 2019

Voices: “What is one thing you would tell your younger self?”

Valerie van den Broek and Sarah Maninger
September 23, 2019

Sports journalism is changing — and that’s a good thing for readers

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
September 17, 2019
Photo by Terrell Lloyd/ San Francisco 49ers

SBCC football player rises to the top, makes play of preseason

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
Courtesy of Pam Lasker

SBCC Garvin Theatre to show 1960’s musical in summer 2019

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2019
From left, Director Katie Laris and actors Aurora Gooch, Irving Soto and Christian Duarte, rehearse their lines for the play “Significant Other” on Friday, March 8, 2019, in the Jurkowitz Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC Theatre Department ends academic year with a bang

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

‘Endgame’ is the Avengers’ final goodbye to the people of earth

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 26, 2019

Voices: “Do you prefer shopping online or on State Street?”

Sarah Maninger and Elizabeth Saubestre
April 22, 2019

Voices: “What is your worst roommate horror story?”

Sarah Maninger and Marie Lassaigne
April 15, 2019
From left, Hazel Brady, Manu Davila and Christian Duarte in the Jurkowitz Theatre. (Photos by Ben Crop)

SBCC’s ‘Significant Other’ is a romantic comedy like no other

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 13, 2019
Courtesy of HBO

Game of Thrones recap and review before series finale

Sarah Maninger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2019
The Jurkowitz Theatre on west campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Jurkowitz is significantly smaller and far more intimate than the much larger Garvin Theatre and is used for less professional, student productions.

SBCC’s intimate Jurkowitz Theatre ideal for upcoming play

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2019

Gap years help young people discover their true potentials

Sarah Maninger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2019
Michael Albright stands with a smile on West Campus Thursday, April 4, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. “It feels good to be promoted to a faculty member after eight years.” Albright said. “The feeling is like renting a house for so long and then finally buying one. I can really own it now.”

Film program promotes teacher after increased enrollment

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2019
Courtesy of Pam Lasker.

‘Harvey’ presents audience with tale of kindness, imagination

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 2, 2019
Real sports fans know the unique pain of rooting for a losing team

Real sports fans know the unique pain of rooting for a losing team

Sarah Maninger, Associate Editor
February 22, 2019
From left, Sean Jackson, Madison Widener, Nita June Davanzo, Elaine Wagstaffe, and Raymond Wallenthin pose during rehearsal for the performance of “HARVEY” at the Garvin Theater at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Photos courtesy of Ben Crop.

Upcoming ‘Harvey’ play to bring comedic relief on mental illness

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 22, 2019
Professor Matthew Talbott leads the Voice and Diction class in a breathing exercise to help them prepare their voices on Feb. 11, 2019, in the Drama and Music Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC’s Voice and Diction Class helps students speak confidently

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 19, 2019
City College students in the course “Film Studies 108A” and audience members listen to Lis Bartlett, in red, share her experience as a film director at the 34th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday, Feb. 1 behind the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara.

SB Film Festival creates unique opportunity for film studies class

Sarah Maninger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2019
Matt Kay and his son Wren Kay look at artwork displayed during the Oak Group’s exhibition ‘In Wildness’ on Jan. 25, 2018, at City College’s Atkinson Gallery in Santa Barbara, Calif. The gallery featured landscape paintings by members of the Oak Group.

“The Oak Group: In Wildness” exhibit celebrates forest’s beauty

Sarah Maninger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2019
A Wilson ball lies at the sideline of a tennis court on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros welcome back coach Kelly Klein as she enters her second year as head coach for the Lady Vaqueros.

SBCC Women’s Tennis to serve the match point this next season

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018

Voices: “What is the best gift you’ve ever given or received?”

Sarah Maninger and Katie James
December 3, 2018
Santa Barbara City College Vaqueros Golf

SBCC Women’s Golf Team rank in state finals, finish season strong

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
Lady Vaqueros guard Jennae Mayberry attempts a lay-up against MiraCosta College on Sunday, Nov. 11, inside the Sports Pavilion gym at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Mayberry missed the shot, but the Vaqueros still defeated MiraCosta College, 87-82.

SBCC women’s basketball takes third place in MXTE tournament

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018

It’s time for downtown SB to open more adoption centers

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Takahiro Fujii (No. 5) keeping his eyes on the ball as Moorpark's Ernesto Alvarado (No. 13) drives the Raiders down field in an attempt to score their first goal on Friday, Nov. 2, at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros cruised their way to a victory, defeating the Raiders 6-1.

SBCC men’s soccer cruised their way to a 6-1 win over Moorpark

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
November 3, 2018
Jessica Salas scores the eighth goal for the Vaqueros during their match against Oxnard College on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Salas scored the free kick from 19 yards at the top of the box.

Women’s soccer triumphs with 11-0 against Oxnard College

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
October 27, 2018
City College freshman Alexa Bleth, 17, poses during practice on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at Sandpiper Golf Club in Goleta, Calif. Bleth has scored in the top three in eight out of their ten matches this season.

17-year-old golfer swings her way to WSC championship in Solvang

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Hole 18 at Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2018.

The road life doesn’t bother the Lady Vaqueros golf team

Sarah Maninger, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
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