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Bianca Ascencio

Bianca Ascencio, Features Editor

Fall 2019, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022

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Clockwise from top left, Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Hernandez and Sofia Alvarado at the Pasadena Daydream Festival, The Raconteurs at The Commodore Ballroom by Kris Krug, Features Editor Bianca Ascencio and her family at the Hella Mega Tour in Dodger Stadium and Metallica at The Forum by jondoeforty1.

Editor’s List: The most memorable concerts from our favorite bands

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
May 2, 2022
Interim Director of Admissions and Records Angelica Contreras underneath the veranda by the Student Services Building on Wednesday, April 27 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Contreras has also taken on the role of overseeing the office of Dual Enrollment.

Angelica Contreras’s experiences assist first-gen students at SBCC

Bianca Ascencio, Features Editor
May 2, 2022
Sally Saenger, recipient of the 2022 Dean Murakami Advocate of the Year Award, stands in front of the James Tannahill Auditorium on Monday, April 4 at City College's Schott Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. Saenger said she first taught at the auditorium in 1982.

Sally Saenger honored with Advocate of the Year Award

Bianca Ascencio, Features Editor
April 25, 2022
Clockwise from top left, Movie posters for Pixar animated movies "Ratatouille" (2007), "Geri's Game" (1997), "Turning Red" (2022) and "Finding Nemo" (2003).

Editor’s List: Favorite Pixar Features

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
April 18, 2022
Trombonist Kevin Roman lays down vocals at a jazz show on Monday, April 11 at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara, Calif. Roman sang for two songs during the evening as part of the New World Jazz Ensemble.

SBCC jazz combos produce lively ambiance at SOhO

Bianca Ascencio, Features Editor
April 18, 2022

Voices: “What has your experience been like finding housing in Santa Barbara?”

Bianca Ascencio and Eric Evelhoch
April 11, 2022
Clockwise from top left, logo of “The Church of What’s Happening Now: With Joey CoCo Diaz” from Audible, logo of “Steve-O’s Wild Ride” from Spotify, logo of “Sal and Chris Present: Hey Babe!” from Spotify and a photo from a live taping of “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” on Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Ben Schumin/Wikimedia Commons.

Editor’s List: Favorite stand-out podcasts that are worth the listen

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
April 1, 2022
The orange medicine bottle holding Bianca Ascencio's depression medication stored in a makeup bag on March 30, 2022 in Carpinteria, Calif.

From sad girl to rad girl — breaking the stigma

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
April 1, 2022
Clockwise from top left, musician Hope Sandoval photo by Sam/Creative Commons, musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe photo by James J. Kriegsmann, athlete and broadcaster Jessica Mendoza photo by U.S. Embassy Panama and athlete Manon Rhéaume photo by Tsunami330/ Wikimedia Commons.

Editor’s List: Celebrating iconic women in entertainment industry

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
March 14, 2022
From left, student filmmakers Mark Candore, Justin Usami and Santiago Bailey-Musacchio pose on the red carpet at the 37th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, March 12 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. Bailey-Musacchio is a current City College student, while Candore and Usami are alumni from the film program. The three were featured at this year's SBIFF through the 10-10-10 Competition.

SBIFF rolls out the red carpet for SBCC students at the Arlington

Bianca Ascencio, Features Editor
March 14, 2022
EOPS Student Program Advisor Alisha Sanchez smiles in front of the Student Services building on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sanchez is the new program advisor for EOPS, where she says her goal to is to make students feel welcome and act as a voice of representation for them.

EOPS student program advisor inspired by legacy of Adolfo Corral

Bianca Ascencio, Features Editor
February 14, 2022
Clockwise from left, musician and entrepreneur Rihanna, filmmaker Spike Lee, baseball player Jackie Robinson and baseball player Curt Flood.

Editor’s List: Inspirational Black figures from American history

Bianca Ascencio, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 4, 2022
Vaccination push moved to spring, ASG plans pair of student events

Vaccination push moved to spring, ASG plans pair of student events

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
November 15, 2021
The Jonas Brothers performing on Jan. 25, 2020 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Calif. Fans and phones crowded the stage during the 90-minute performance.

Concerts can be exhilarating but shouldn’t be a deadly experience

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
November 12, 2021
ASG prioritizing in-person as 'a must' for engaging with campus

ASG prioritizing in-person as ‘a must’ for engaging with campus

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
November 8, 2021
Clockwise from top left, Sports Editor Eric Evelhoch held by his grandfather, Sam Jankov, Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Hernandez with his grandfather Leobardo “Leobas” Rodríguez, Opinion Editor August Lawrence with his grandmother Betty Goldstein, Staff Writer Jenna McMahon held by her grandfather Tom McMahon and Arts & Entertainment Editor Bianca Ascencio with her grandfather Leopoldo “Polo” Ascencio Sr.

Editor’s List: Remembering our loved ones for ‘Día de los Muertos’

Bianca Ascencio, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2021
ASG plans vaccination campaign, discusses latest budget decisions

ASG plans vaccination campaign, discusses latest budget decisions

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
October 25, 2021
Esports Club and Gamers United approved by student government

Esports Club and Gamers United approved by student government

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
October 16, 2021
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Is social media a force for good?

Bianca Ascencio and Kiki Reyes
October 8, 2021
Grammy Award-winning artist Ted Nash virtually attends a Lunch Break Big Band rehearsal on Oct. 1 in the Drama/Music building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The band members each play original compositions for Nash, then receive feedback on their work.

SBCC’s jazz bands to play with Grammy Award-winning artist

Bianca Ascencio, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 4, 2021
Courtesy image of the fourth studio album "Red" by Taylor Swift.

‘Red’ by Taylor Swift is a banger that rocks my world 10 years later

Bianca Ascencio, Arts and Entertainment
October 1, 2021

Elementary students should be required to learn two languages

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
September 27, 2021
Clockwise from the top left, singer and musician Marisol “La Marisoul” Hernandez, wrestler and actor Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta, professionally known as “El Santo,” broadcaster Polo Ascencio with his daughter Arts & Entertainment Editor Bianca Ascencio, musician Ritchie Valens and journalist and activist Ruben Salazar.

Editor’s List: Hispanic figures who influence and embolden our lives

Bianca Ascencio, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2021
John Connelly shows his associate Kim Brown around City College's new exhibit, "Planet Earth," on Sept. 10 in the Atkinson Gallery at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The recurring theme of the exhibit is the space we occupy on the land and sea.

Atkinson Gallery’s ‘Planet Earth’ exhibit embraces the land and sea

Bianca Ascencio, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 17, 2021
From left, Andrea Adame, Roxy Hernandez and Koby Pfonner, practice a new song wearing special masks with flaps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Room 105 in the Drama/Music building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Adame said playing through a mask was doable but "a little bothersome on fast charts."

SBCC musicians swing back into the rhythm of playing in person

Bianca Ascencio, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2021
The newly launched website inspired by the 18th Annual All-SBCC Student Conference, hosted by The Honors Program. The virtual Student Conference asked students to share their take on the subject of “Justice: Environmental. Economic. Racial.” Student submissions could be papers, videos, art or music, and represent each art department of City College

Honors Program students awarded at first virtual Student Conference

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021

College-aged women can face unique challenges staying safe

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Santa Barbara City College will be hosting its second virtual commencement at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 7. This year's ceremony will be hosted through the Full Measure mobile platform, and all speeches will be prerecorded and available on YouTube.

City College to celebrate second virtual commencement for 2021

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Cameron Olandt, the 2020-2021 recipient of the The William Olivarius Biology Scholarship on the steps of the Physical Science building on April, 22 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Olandt said he did not expect to receive the scholarship, but that he is looking forward to the opportunities it will help provide.

City College student awarded William Olivarius Scholarship

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
The Santa Barbara City College "Lunch Break Big Band" performing on March 1, 2021 over Youtube through Jamulus. The band come together again after technical difficulties on Monday, Feb 22 prevented them from performing synchronistically.

[Photo] Virtual performance magnificently highlights students' musical chops

March 5, 2021
The Santa Barbara City College "Lunch Break Big Band" performing on March 1, 2021 over Youtube through Jamulus. The band come together again after technical difficulties on Monday, Feb 22 prevented them from performing synchronistically.

Virtual performance magnificently highlights students’ musical chops

Bianca Ascencio, Copy Editor
March 5, 2021
Solé Machart (left), and her boyfriend Mateo Ochoa with the inventory from Machart's jewelry business Vibrant Sunshine on Feb. 18, 2021 from Machart's home in Santa Barbara, Calif. Machart started making jewelry for fun and now sells her unique handmade jewelry on her Etsy shop.

City College student starts online shop with unconventional jewelry

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Courtesy Image of “The Sandlot” directed by David Mickey Evans.

‘The Sandlot’ hits a home-run of nostalgia during troubling times

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
Oren Skoog, Leslie Ann Story, Courtney Schwass and Leesa Beck in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward, directed by R. Michael Gros. Photo Credit: Ben Crop

Theatre department ends strong term after crowd-pleasing plays

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
From Left, Tiana Garcia helps Mia Roylance edit the rough draft of an essay she wrote for her English class on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in the Cartwright Learning Center at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Student tutoring provides unique assistance, boosts math grades

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Taylor Brooks (No.2) gets a clean shot off and scores during a game against LA Pierce on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College beat LA Pierce 17-4.

SBCC water polo star breaks all-time goal record in final season

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Penny O'Mahoney on the set of the play "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen, currently playing in the Jurkowitz Theater on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. O'Mahoney is playing the co-lead role of Elinor Dashwood along with a cast comprised of fellow City College students.

Theatre Arts major finds home and community on City College stage

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
From left, Miranda Ortega, Ryan Ostendorf, Penny O’Mahoney and Ryan Rathbun in the SBCC Theatre Arts Department production of Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Kate Hamill, directed by Katie Laris.

SBCC play captivates audience in a story of love and heartbreak

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
(l-r) Miranda Ortega, Ryan Ostendorf, Penny O’Mahoney and Ryan Rathbun in the SBCC Theatre Arts Department production of Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Kate Hamill, Directed by Katie Laris, November 13-23, 2019, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus.

Upcoming SBCC play offers new and fresh take on timeless classic

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Waverly Golden (No.8) puts pressure on Maria Sandoghdar (No.14) after she lost the ball from her grip on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Vaqueros sweep Saturday games, undefeated at home this season

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
Taylor Brooks (No.2) gets a clean shot off and scores during a game against LA Pierce on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College beat LA Pierce 17-4.

SBCC kicks off annual invitational with 17-4 victory over LA Pierce

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
November 2, 2019
Oren Skoog and Leesa Beck in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward, directed by R. Michael Gros.

SBCC Theater Group opens season with strong start with ‘Blithe Spirit’

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
October 12, 2019
Taylor Brooks charges down Sierra Cameron before she can pass to a teammate on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros came out with a 10-4 win against Ventura College.

SBCC Water Polo beats Ventura in first game at Santa Barbara High

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019

Taking time off from school eased insecurities and clarified my goals

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
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