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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor

Sunny Silverstein, Engagement Editor

Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023

All content by Sunny Silverstein
Black-owned restaurants serve up a variety of delectable food

Black-owned restaurants serve up a variety of delectable food

Sunny Silverstein and Emily Castillo
May 12, 2023

The Channels staff share their end of the semester takeaways

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, and Sofia Stavins
May 12, 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
CPC talks about anti-racism and begins future planning for 2024

CPC talks about anti-racism and begins future planning for 2024

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
May 10, 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
ASG commissioners Jackie Estrada (right) and Paige White (left) handing out succulents on Thursday, April 20 on East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. As the commissioner of sustainability, White attended every event held by ASG that celebrated Earth Week.

[Photo] Earth Day celebrations remind Santa Barbara of climate goals

Natas Regalado, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
From left, Amanda Reed, Jami Alhady, and Elle Swing host their thrifting booth at the Honors Sustainability Festival on Friday, April 21 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The City College students gathered clothes to sell during the festival, stating that "it needed to be done."

Honors Program supports local vendors at sustainability event

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
April 24, 2023
Potential administrative costs could amount to 1M for changes

Potential administrative costs could amount to 1M for changes

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
April 21, 2023
Gianna Cooper holds a sign reading "My body my choice" out front of the Luria Library on SBCC Campus on Wednesday, March 19 in Santa Barbara, Calif. counter-protesting an anti-abortion presentation. Cooper explained that she was walking back from class and saw the presentation, quickly turned around to grab posters and began protesting.

Graphic anti-abortion materials incite intense student response

Bailey Schroerlucke and Sunny Silverstein
April 19, 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
UCSB and City College students gathered at the Santa Barbara Chabad on Wednesday, April 5 in Isla Vista, Calif. Jewish students came together to celebrate Passover, a holiday that focuses on telling the stories of the triumphs Jewish people have gone through.

A lack of Jewish representation leaves me isolated at my college

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
April 8, 2023
19-year-old Kiera Oakeson sitting at the bus stop across from City College on Wednesday. April 5. Oakeson is a student at City College who takes the bus nearly every day, she says she has spent an estimate of $50 on Ubers she’s had to call because the bus never showed.

[Photo] Lack of public transport impacts students’ commutes to campus

Julia Torres, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Andrew Tate photo courtesy of Creative Commons by Anything Goes With James English. Andrew Tate has been banned on multiple social media apps including TikTok and Instagram.

Does “Top G” deserve to be on top after expressing misogyny?

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
March 26, 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
The vaqueros men's volleyball team put up a three man block against Antelope Valley College on Friday, March 17 in the Sports Pavillion at City College in Santa Barbara Calif. Head Coach Jordon Dyer explained that they’ve been instilling three man blocks a lot during practice.

[Photo] Men’s volleyball team serves up victory for SBCC in clean sweep

Allison Budde, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Erika Endrijonas animatedly answering questions asked at her forum on Wednesday, March 15 at the Garvin Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "It broke my heart to leave [City College] because I really wanted to stay here but I needed to expand my skills,” said Endrijonas.

Erika Endrijonas shares goals of inclusivity at public forum event

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
March 16, 2023
Sally Chuah, the Library Chair, smiles while holding up a peace sign on March 2 at her desk in The Luria Library in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chuah wants to break stereotypical views of librarians by being welcoming, and creating an engaging space for students.

[Photo] Chair librarian offers extensive resources for scholars at SBCC

March 3, 2023
Julia Torres (far left), Alexis Chavez (center), and Sunny Silverstein (far right) sit in a field of lavender in Santa Barbara, Calif. All three young women write for the Channels.

The Channels staff talk dating in college: is it worth the hardship?

Sunny Silverstein, Julia Torres, and Alexis Chavez
February 27, 2023
Kellen Romano serenades the crowd at SoHo Restaurant and Music Club with his arrangement of "It Don’t Mean A Thing If You Ain’t My Baby" on Feb. 13 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC big bands swing SOhO audience into Valentine’s day

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
February 17, 2023
From left to right, festival director Claudia Puig, director of ‘The Martha Mitchell Effect’ Anne Alvergue, costume designer for ‘Black Panther’ Ruth E Carter, producer of ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ Hannah Minghella, director of ‘Turning Red’ and ‘Boa’ Domee Shi applauding Carter as Puig introduced her to the crowd at the Santa Barbara International Film Festivals on Saturday, Feb. 11 in Santa Barbara, Calif.. The audience stretched to the back of the theater as people piled in to listen to the Oscar-nominated women.

[Photo] Women’s panel shares passion for creation during film festival

Angel Corzo, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
New proposal arises with hope to resolve the job loss tensions

New proposal arises with hope to resolve the job loss tensions

Sunny Silverstein, Engagement 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
From left, Photo Editor Jenna McMahon, Editor-in-Chief Melissa Garcia, News Editor Yarrow Hogan and Associates Editor Sunny Silverstein on Nov. 30 at the Lifescape Gardens Chumash Preserve at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This was everyone's first time on the editorial board and Garcia and McMahon's last semester on The Channels.

Editor’s List: Our favorite album and song from that album

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
December 2, 2022

Club Day Voices: ‘Spin the Wheel’

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, and Emma Welch
December 2, 2022
Selina Portera, the new library resident photographed on Nov. 22 in the Luria Library at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. She recently got her Masters in Library and Information Studies.

Driven by a passion for literature, SBCC’s new librarian flourishes

Sunny Silverstein, Features Editor
December 2, 2022
Marshall Spurlock taking a shot on Coach Sabillo as they warm up on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Dos Pueblos high school in Santa Barbara, Calif. Spurlock has written every single offensive play so far this year and scored three goals in their first game of the off-season.

Men’s Lacrosse club inches closer to being an official team at SBCC

Sunny Silverstein, Features Editor
November 21, 2022
The golden gate bridge in a bed of clouds with the San Fransisco city in the back. “Like the bridge, joy will push through other feelings and pop out above everything else. Joy holds strong when it comes to life while also putting everything else in a better light then before it came in,” Nate Johnstone wrote. “Joy puts a perspective on things that allows us to view life in a better and happier manner. Like the red of the bridge, it reflects to others around and spreads out into the rest of the world.”

From the Amalfi Coast to the California Coast, Channels readers share photographs of their joy

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
November 14, 2022
From left, courtesy photo of Debi Stoker, Charlotte Gullap-Moore photo by Hunter Clark, courtesy photos of Marsha Croninger and Sharon Salvador-Jetgottka

Board of Trustees candidates discuss plans for future of SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, Hunter Clark, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 4, 2022
Council members debate campus mandates in latest CPC meeting

Council members debate campus mandates in latest CPC meeting

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
October 21, 2022

Voices: “If you could be in any movie what movie would you be in and why?”

Hunter Clark, Sunny Silverstein, and Callahan Morgan
October 10, 2022
Terrance Biser-Coleman cradles the football on Oct. 7 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Coleman has already scored two touchdowns this season.

Defensive back player dedicates his games to his family and friends

Sunny Silverstein, Features Editor
October 10, 2022
The Channels wants to hear from you - What brings you joy?

The Channels wants to hear from you – What brings you joy?

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
Photo Illustration / THE CHANNELS

Biden Admin. to relieve student debt, with room for improvement

Sunny Silverstein, Opinion Editor
September 30, 2022
Clockwise from top left; Melissa Garcia’s four green salsa enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken and mayonnaise, topped with lettuce and onion; Jenna McMahon’s patatas bravas, a traditional Spanish dish originated in Madrid and commonly found on tapas menus; Yarrow Hogan’s fajitas de camarones with guacamole, which she prepared for dinner with her roommates; Sunny Silverstein’s tortilla de patata made by her wonderful host family in Maguilla, Spain which is best served hot accompanied by fresh bread.

Editors List: Our favorite Hispanic dish for Hispanic heritage month

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Are you for or against the use of digital textbooks?

Hunter Clark and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
CPC discusses the results from the vaccine and mask mandate survey

CPC discusses the results from the vaccine and mask mandate survey

Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor
September 26, 2022
Clockwise, Pedro Granados, Melissa Garcia and Maria Chaidez embracing each other in Cabo San Lucas on Saturday, July 16. Jenna McMahon and Avery Black share a laugh during a water balloon fight with their friends on Thursday, July 21 at La Brezza in Santa Barbara Calif. YG performs on Wednesday, May 18 in Stanford. Yarrow Hogan takes a seat to enjoy the scenery during the hike up a mountain at Pinnacles National Park, Calif. on Friday, June 17.

Editor’s List: Our favorite memories made over the summer

Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
September 16, 2022
María Villagómez (left) and Paloma Arnold (right), both photographed in September at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif., have taken on the roles of the newly split position of executive vice president. Villagómez was hired as vice president of academic affairs and Arnold was promoted to vice president of student affairs.

SBCC introduces two new vice presidents— Arnold, Villagómez

Sunny Silverstein, Feature Editor
September 16, 2022
From left, Phi Theta Kappa All-California Award winners Nicole Pena, Carie Nicole and Olivia Reed. Photos courtesy of Pena, Nicola and Reed respectively.

4 City College students receive Phi Theta Kappa All-California award

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Adrien Paynel shows off a broken arm he got from skating on May 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Paynel's scratched helmet saved him during a fall a little over a month ago.

SBCC student carves a gnarly career out of downhill skating

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
News Briefs: Queer and Ally club open, poetry awards announced

News Briefs: Queer and Ally club open, poetry awards announced

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
News Briefs: COVID survey opens for students, SBCC poetry slam

News Briefs: COVID survey opens for students, SBCC poetry slam

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Image of the Health Information Technologies/Administration building on April 11 at City College's East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC student dies at 50 years old, campus event to be announced

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
News Briefs: Career Center hiring representatives, free math tutoring

News Briefs: Career Center hiring representatives, free math tutoring

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022

Voices: “What’s your favorite go-to spot for lunch off campus?”

Sunny Silverstein and Sydney Hammer
April 5, 2022
News Briefs: Poetry contest opens, SBCC Dance to host 'Collective'

News Briefs: Poetry contest opens, SBCC Dance to host ‘Collective’

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
News Briefs: 2nd round of spring CARES grants open until April 8

News Briefs: 2nd round of spring CARES grants open until April 8

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
Black mold grows in the bathtub of one of the units at the Beach City student housing complex on Friday, Feb. 25 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Mold festering in Beach City’s units inflicts illness upon SBCC students

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
March 18, 2022
News Briefs: Life Fitness Center open until March 16, 'Paint n' Sip'

News Briefs: Life Fitness Center open until March 16, ‘Paint n’ Sip’

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
News Briefs: CalFresh resource fair, JSB Cafe closing March 10

News Briefs: CalFresh resource fair, JSB Cafe closing March 10

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
News Briefs: CARES/HEERF grants disbursed, free flu shots available

News Briefs: CARES/HEERF grants disbursed, free flu shots available

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
News Briefs: FAFSA Scholarships, Career Center hiring workshops

News Briefs: FAFSA Scholarships, Career Center hiring workshops

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
The sun shines on City College's West Campus on Feb. 7 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC to distribute $7 million in CARES Act to students

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Sunny Silverstein, Associate Editor

Santa Barbara offered me a new home, opportunity for fresh start

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
News Briefs: Free COVID testing, recovery meeting offered weekly

News Briefs: Free COVID testing, recovery meeting offered weekly

Sunny Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
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