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Valerie van den Broek

Valerie van den Broek, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

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Peter and Naomi Pavia in homemade masks stitched by Naomi on Tuesday, April 21 in Downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. Naomi Stitches masks to donate to friends, neighbors and nursing homes while Peter thinks the virus is exaggerated, but wears a mask to be courteous to others.

Masked: The rise of custom masks and the Santa Barbara residents using them

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2020

The Channels top 5 most shocking moments from Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2020
Animals are still up for adoption as the County of Santa Barbara Animal Services started livestreaming dogs and cats in a home environment via Instagram to connect with potential owners.

Local animal shelter shows off adoptable pets on Instagram Live

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2020
Photo of the van den Broek family provided by Valerie van den Broek.

COVID-19 has left me marooned and homesick in a foreign country

Valerie van den Broek, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 31, 2020
City College's international students have been leaving the country rapidly as fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate on March 20, 2020, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Coronavirus panic prompts mass exodus of international students

Valerie van den Broek, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2020
Illustration by Lucy Marx

International students advised not to leave US amidst COVID-19 crisis

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 13, 2020
City College student Will Hahn sits in the hallway of one of his favorite buildings on campus, the Humanities building, holding the award for Best Director from the Santa Barbara Film festival with his camera on Feb. 18, 2020 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

City College student film ‘The Goatman’ wins top-film award

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 6, 2020
Jeremy Siegel Steffen writes poetry in a grassy patch next to the ECC building on Feb. 5, 2020, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Steffen writes poems here during his free time between classes or working at The Well.

City College student overcomes pain through poetry and prose

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 2, 2020
Artist Manjari Sharma signs her book "Darshan" for audience members in front of her work featured in the first part of "Eleven Figures in Two Parts” on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Atkinson Gallery at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Artist creates photo series inspired by culture and human connection

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 27, 2020
Friends, family and community members share memories and prayers at a memorial for Mary-Jane and Adolfo Corral on Cathedral Oaks Road on Monday, Feb. 10 in Goleta, Calif.

Community gathers to grieve loss of Adolfo and Mary-Jane Corral

Jun Starkey, Ryan P. Cruz, and Valerie van den Broek
February 11, 2020
Illustration by Lucy Marx

And the Oscar goes to: Predictions from two of SBCC’s film professors

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 7, 2020
Independent filmmakers lined up to answer questions during a seminar on Friday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the Lobero Theatre Courtyard in Santa Barbara, Calif. The seminar is one of the many events that the Film Festival class visited.

SBCC instructor gives students in-field experience at film festival

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 20, 2020
Illustration by Lucy Marx

Final frontier: Healthy habits to practice while studying for finals

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
December 6, 2019

Sociology professor turns rock passion into scientific research

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
November 22, 2019

Culinary arts program prepares students for jobs in the industry

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
November 14, 2019

City Council election night recap: A close race with delayed results

Jun Starkey and Valerie van den Broek
November 14, 2019
City College Security Officers are trained to administer Narcan nasal spray to potentially prevent opioid overdoses.

College combats opioid epidemic with workshops, offers free Narcan

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
November 11, 2019

City Council election night recap: A close race with delayed results

Jun Starkey and Valerie van den Broek
November 7, 2019
David Salvia organizes the 11 associate degrees and two certificates he received from City College over the last 13 years in the Luria Library on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Salvia is 72 years-old and has been pursuing his love for learning at City College since 2006.

At 72, with multiple degrees SBCC student still thirsts for knowledge

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
November 1, 2019
Police arrest suspect Fernando Huerta after City College went on lockdown for an armed shooter alert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, on Del Sol Ave and La Marina Street in Santa Barbara, Calif. Huerta fled police after being spotted behind the Luria Library and was unarmed upon arrest. Police arrest suspect Fernando Huerta after City College went on lockdown for an armed shooter alert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, on Del Sol Ave and La Marina Street in Santa Barbara, Calif. Huerta fled police after being spotted behind the Luria Library and was unarmed upon arrest. Police arrest suspect Fernando Huerta after City College went on lockdown for an armed shooter alert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, on Del Sol Ave and La Marina Street in Santa Barbara, Calif. Huerta fled police after being spotted behind the Luria Library and was unarmed upon arrest.

Warning of armed shooter on campus causes chaos, lockdown

Jun Starkey, Valerie van den Broek, and Lucy Marx
October 30, 2019
Senior Forensic Technician and adjunct City College Instructor Mike Ullemeyer sits with forensic analysis tools at the evidence table in the crime lab in the Sheriff's County Office on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Ullemeyer teaches introduction to forensics at City College and has played key roles in the investigation of recent cases like the Conception boat fire and the Hope Ranch stabbing for the Sheriff’s Department.

City College teacher leads double life in Sheriff’s forensic crime lab

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
October 29, 2019
18 year-old former dual-enrollment City College student Amanda Moores, works on the development of her business Flora, in her typical workspace at Kiva Coworks on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Flora will be an app designed to boost wellness and reduce stress levels.

Former dual-enrollment student develops stress management app

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
October 21, 2019

Culinary arts program prepares students for jobs in the industry

Valerie van den Broek
October 18, 2019
National Immigrants rights activist and undocumented Black DACA recipient Denea Joseph spoke in the Buisness Comunication Center about the challenges undocumented people face and changing the conversation on immagration on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Joseph has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Essence, Vogue and The Guardian for her views on immagration and her personal experiences.

Activist speaks about treatment of undocumented students at SBCC

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
October 18, 2019
Metropolitan Transit District Bus 907 drove onto the sidewalk killing one woman, critically injuring one man and injuring several bus passengers on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, on Chapala and West Figueroa Street in Downtown Santa Barbara, Calif.

Chapala Street bus crash causes one fatality and multiple injuries

Jun Starkey and Valerie van den Broek
October 9, 2019

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

Valerie van den Broek and Sarah Maninger
September 23, 2019
Kevin Hines teaches an audience of 150-200 people, that it's OK to ask for help and to never bottle up your emotions on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at The Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hines is one of 25 survivors who jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Suicide attempt survivor strives to raise awareness for mental health

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
September 17, 2019

Voices: “What is your irrational fear?”

Valerie van den Broek and Ramiro Detrinidad
September 16, 2019
Erin O’Connor shows off his “alternative learning” techniques in his office on April 29, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbra, Calif. He said he uses his collection of wigs and funky glasses to engage and teach students.

Astronomy professor engages with unorthodox teaching

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
May 3, 2019
Former professor crashes senate meeting, protests president-elect

Former professor crashes senate meeting, protests president-elect

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
May 2, 2019
Senators debate tutoring budget, say funding should be increased

Senators debate tutoring budget, say funding should be increased

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
April 30, 2019
Rainn Wilson had the packed lecture hall laughing throughout his stories from his life, Baha’i faith, and foundation Soul Pancake on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in the Physical Science Room 101 at City College in Santa Barbara, California. Phi Theta Kappa and the Middle East studies department hosted the event.

Actor Rainn Wilson lectures on importance of diversity, religion

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
April 26, 2019
City College student Pierce Glover writes an essay for his English class in the Luria Library on Thursday, April 18, 2019 on West Campus at Santa Barbara City College.

SBCC students gear up for finals week with first De-Stress Fest

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
April 22, 2019
Courtesy of Guided Pathways

Guided Pathways to introduce online class planning program

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
April 16, 2019
Senate reviews anti-racism resolution, budget for tutoring

Senate reviews anti-racism resolution, budget for tutoring

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
April 11, 2019

Hip dysplasia can’t stop me— I will continue chasing dreams

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
March 22, 2019
Courtesy of Cope Health Scholars Program

COPE program helps medical students reach their career goals

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
March 22, 2019
Teaching load debate continues, outbursts from senators

Teaching load debate continues, outbursts from senators

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
March 14, 2019
Kathy O’Connor concludes her self defense class on Monday, March 4 in the Physical Education Building Room 114. O’Connor teaches students techniques used in kick boxing and focused Mondays class on front kicks.

Athletics professor improves student lives for over 40 years

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
March 8, 2019
Senate finds dissent around campus racism, plans to combat

Senate finds dissent around campus racism, plans to combat

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
March 1, 2019
Faculty beg Academic Senate for action regarding campus racism

Faculty beg Academic Senate for action regarding campus racism

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
February 14, 2019
Kathy Pham and Seine Ham lead the first Pre-Med Club meeting on Jan. 25 at the Earth and Biological Sciences Building in Room 309 at Santa Barbara City College.

Pre-Med Club creates space for driven students to reach goals

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
February 1, 2019
Santa Barbara City College students line up to receive their free items from the Food Pantry on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in front of the pantry on the college's East Campus. The Pantry staff said they worked quickly and efficiently to make the line move as fast as possible.

SBCC Food Pantry expands to feed more students, community

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
February 1, 2019
SBCC Academic Senate unable to decide on teaching load issue

SBCC Academic Senate unable to decide on teaching load issue

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
January 24, 2019
From left, Social Media Club Board Members Florentina Lang, Olivia Clark, Gabriela Donatti, and Jasmine Brewster pose on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the West Campus Center at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The club intends to teach students about using social media as a marketing tool.

SBCC Social Media Club helps students utilize online platforms

Valerie van den Broek, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018

Students should have more opportunities to study abroad

Valerie van den Broek, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
From left, Jesus Campos speaks with Kate Parker at Viva Modern Mexican on Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Parker, who was competing for a seat against Daniel Seymour and Laurie Punches as the District 7 Santa Barbara representative, won by 62 percent of the vote.

Kate Parker wins Board of Trustees District 7 seat

Valerie van den broek, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018

International student rate drops due to social, financial reasons

Valerie Van den Broek, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Miguel Cruz shares his poetry during the “Putting Inequity to Rest” poetry slam on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at City College in Santa Barbara Calif. Cruz organized the event in honor of Dia De Los Muertos and to give students a platform to have their voices heard.

“Putting Inequity to Rest” poetry slam honors Dia de los Muertos

Valerie van den Broek, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
Maryanne Reece pets Tugger, a dog she adopted from Dog Adoption and Welfare Group, during the annual Wine for Wags fundraiser at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum on Sunday, Oct. 28, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Tugger spent over a year at the shelter before finding a home and there are still around 60 dogs living in the shelter.

Santa Barbara no-kill shelter holds ‘Wine for Wags’ event

Valerie van den Broek, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
The Friendship Plaza at City College on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Despite decline in international students, those here enjoy SBCC

Valerie Van den Broek, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018

The oil and plastic pollution in Santa Barbara break my heart

Valerie van den Broek, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018

District 7 Parker vs. Punches vs. Seymour

Valerie van den Broek, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Summer 2018 Germany program group in Munich, Bavaria. Photo courtesy of Raeanne Napoleon.

Study abroad trip to Germany will focus on art, graphic design

Valerie Van den Broek, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Alexis Willis (right) impresses Emily Hayman by solving a rubik’s cube on club day at the Friendship Plaza at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 26. This will be the first year for the rubik’s club at City College.

Annual Club Day features new and returning clubs on campus

Valerie Van den Broek, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
Melissa Moreno during her speech at the garden party at the Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. The School of Extended Learning were there to celebrate 100 years of adult education in Santa Barbara.

School of Extended Learning honors 100 year anniversary

Valerie Van den Broek, Staff Writer
September 10, 2018
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