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Sydney Hammer

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer

Fall 2021, Spring 2022

All content by Sydney Hammer

Voices: “What’s your favorite family vacation?”

Sydney Hammer and August Lawrence
May 3, 2022
The cast of "The Wolves" runs and cheers at the end of practice on Saturday, April 2 at the Jurkowitz Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Theatre Group at SBCC looks back upon their successful spring 2022 season.

Theatre Group’s curtain call on successful spring 2022 season

Sydney Hammer, Writer
May 2, 2022
Open Fruit Magazine’s first two issues are available for viewing and reading on their website. Open Fruit’s third issue, “Everyone is Here” will be available on Thursday, April 28. The magazine was made by Joshua Escobar and Emma Trelles from the English Department at Santa Barbara City College.

‘Open Fruit’ magazine back in season displaying students’ work

Sydney Hammer, Writer
April 25, 2022
Band Director Eric Heidner conducts the "Good Times" big band during City College's Big Band Blowout on April 18, at the Garvin Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Big Band Blowout is City College's annual production showcasing its three jazz bands, "Good Times," "Lunch Break" and "New World."

Big sounds, big energy highlight ‘Blowout’ at SBCC Garvin Theatre

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

Eric Evelhoch, Melissa Garcia, Sydney Hammer, Yarrow Hogan, and August Lawrence
April 19, 2022
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Student Advisor Noel Gomez and Transitions Program Assistant Leslie Marin showoff awards the EOPS center and Transitions Program won while they both have been on staff on April 18 at City Colleges EOPS center in Santa Barbara, Calif. Gomez started at the center in 2008 and recently celebrated 15 years of service to City College.

COVID-19 brings unexpected solutions to Transitions Program

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022

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

Sunny Silverstein and Sydney Hammer
April 5, 2022
Maurice Green finishes his most recent print design in the humanities building at Santa Barbara City College on March 18. Green hand prints custom art designs onto second hand clothing found in thrift stores or by donations from friends.

SBCC student uses second-hand clothing as canvases for his prints

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
Cast members rehearse for The Theatre Group production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on The Orient Express,” adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and directed by Katie Laris at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The production is showing from March 2-19, 2022 at City College’s Garvin Theatre.

All Aboard! Theatre Group at SBCC takes audience on murder mystery

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Nursing student Sage Heidkamp sculpts the top of her most recent sculpture on Wednesday, March 2 at City College's art department in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College's ceramic department emphasizes encouraging students' creativity and seeks to inspire.

New faces in ceramics department provide a fresh view on the craft

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC practices a tense scene from "Murder on the Orient Express" on Monday, Feb. 21 at City College's Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The play will be running from March 2 - 19.

All aboard the murder express, Theatre Group is back in action

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
The installation "Nopal" by artist Tanya Aguiñiga for display on Feb. 10 at the Atkinson Gallery at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The materials used for this piece include clay, metal, alpaca hair, horsehair, cochineal and human hair from Aguiñiga's sisters and daughter.

Indigenous art exhibit wraps up at Atkinson Gallery, returning in 2024

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Nurse Ariana Romo demonstrates how to properly take a COVID-19 spit test on Feb. 7 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. In order to enter a building on City College's campus, individuals need to upload their vaccination status or proof of exemption, submit a negative COVID-19 test once a week and wear an N95 or KN95 mask.

Returning to SBCC will require weekly tests, Cleared4 surveys

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
News Briefs: SBCC is online until Feb. 22, food distribution reopens

News Briefs: SBCC is online until Feb. 22, food distribution reopens

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
A view of City College's West Campus from the West Campus Center in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Fresh Start Initiative distributes $1M debt relief to SBCC students

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
Still of Asiana Weddington from the short film “Game Face.” Weddington plays the main character, “Sarah,” who undergoes a sports related injury and finds a new way to compete in e-sports. Photo courtesy of Mark Stockhoff.

SBCC student filmmakers seeking funds to create feature-length film

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
News Briefs: Feb. 7 deadline to apply for financial aid scholarship

News Briefs: Feb. 7 deadline to apply for financial aid scholarship

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
November 29, 2021
News Briefs: La Playa reopens to public, Atkinson Gallery pop-up

News Briefs: La Playa reopens to public, Atkinson Gallery pop-up

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021

Voices: “If you could trade lives with any band or artist, who would it be and why?”

Sydney Hammer and Melissa Garcia
November 22, 2021
Sydney Hammer takes her first steps with the help of handrails after recovering from Surgery on Jan. 31, 2021 at Kaiser Permanente in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Hammer broke her wrist, arm and femur from falling 13 feel off her balcony. Courtesy of Hammer's mom, Sandra Hammer.

How falling off a balcony made me appreciate the little things in life

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
City College dance students practice lifting a member of their troupe during a rehearsal on Friday, Nov. 5 at the New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The show "Collective Collaborative 2021" is the first in-person performance since the school went remote due to COVID-19.

Crowd left wanting more at SBCC Dance’s ‘Collective Collaborative’

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
News Briefs: On-campus vaccine clinic, Rowse confirmed as mayor

News Briefs: On-campus vaccine clinic, Rowse confirmed as mayor

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
IT User Support Services Director and Campus Chaplain Jason Walker outside of City College's Luria Library on Monday, Nov. 1 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Walker takes the responsibility of helping the community through times of loss and sorrow by leading different ceremonies like flag lowerings, tree plantings and bench dedications.

Tech and emotional support, Jason Walker consoles SBCC

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
News Briefs: Emergency grants now available to SBCC students

News Briefs: Emergency grants now available to SBCC students

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Matt Talbott, Director of City College’s production of “Laughing with Durang,” informs the actors of upcoming photoshoots and rehearsals on Oct. 27 in the Jurkowitz Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The show will play from Nov. 10 to Nov. 20 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.

SBCC theatre department sets the stage for in-person productions

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
A bill approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 8 requires public colleges, among other institutions, to provide menstrual care products. City College has been ahead of the curve by supplying these products to students for over 20 years starting with the Office of Student Life, said Rebecca Bean, the student program advisor at The Well.

SBCC ahead of state law requiring feminine hygiene items at schools

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Director Irelyn Wesley explains to her actors what she wants from their performance on Saturday, Oct. 23 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Wesley didn't like the way the light hit her subjects, so she had a crew member hold up a canvas to bounce the light onto them.

SBCC’s online Film Community keeps rolling through COVID-19

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 25, 2021
News Briefs: evacuation center on Wake Campus, costume contest

News Briefs: evacuation center on Wake Campus, costume contest

Sydney Hammer
October 25, 2021
News Briefs: New clubs, self-care, law and ethnic studies workshops

News Briefs: New clubs, self-care, law and ethnic studies workshops

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
News Briefs: Pass/No Pass given extension, 'Ripcord' runs this week

News Briefs: Pass/No Pass given extension, ‘Ripcord’ runs this week

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 11, 2021
Del Playa Drive during sunset in Isla Vista, Calif. Many students are having trouble finding housing in Goleta and Isla Vista this semester due to a housing shortage.

SBCC/UCSB need to take on some responsibility and provide housing

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
News Briefs: free flu shots for students, library open Sundays

News Briefs: free flu shots for students, library open Sundays

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
Roger Durling relaxes on the couch where he does most of his work for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sept. 23 in the festival's office in Santa Barbara, Calif. Durling is the executive director for the festival.

Roger Durling presents ‘Cinema in Flux,’ a collection of film reviews

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
News Briefs: Final week of vaccine incentive, SBCC announces death

News Briefs: Final week of vaccine incentive, SBCC announces death

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
Galen Hooks (left) and Antavius Ellison (right) performing to “I Love You” by Billie Eilish, choreographed by Galen Hooks. Source Galen Hooks.

Galen Hooks’ interpretive dance to ‘I Love You’ feeds my artistic soul

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
News Briefs: Hispanic Heritage Month, two more COVID-19 cases

News Briefs: Hispanic Heritage Month, two more COVID-19 cases

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
September 20, 2021

Voices: “What are your feelings about returning to in-person classes?”

Rodrigo Hernandez and Sydney Hammer
September 13, 2021
News Briefs: New Interim Athletic Director, Atkinson Gallery exhibit

News Briefs: New Interim Athletic Director, Atkinson Gallery exhibit

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021
News Briefs: SBCC changes leadership, receives $20 M

News Briefs: SBCC changes leadership, receives $20 M

Sydney Hammer, Staff Writer
September 3, 2021
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