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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
Izadora Hamm

Izadora Hamm, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Spring 2024, Fall 2024

All content by Izadora Hamm
The Channels Fall 2024 editors squeeze between a bush on Nov. 5 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Editorial Board consists of 5 editors.

Editors’ list: What is your favorite holiday movie?

Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, and Anthony Zell
December 6, 2024
Fugazi's 1989 album, 13 Songs

In the wake of “Waiting Room,” how Fugazi’s anthem became my own

Izadora Hamm, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2024
A Santa Barbara tour bike rolls through the bike path at West Beach on Aug. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College is the thread that weaves people together from all over the world.

The Channels asked SBCC: ‘What does your hometown mean to you?’

Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, and Anthony Zell
December 4, 2024
The Brawling Betties work on their footwork and the comfort of being off balance on Nov. 4 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Brawlin' Betties next event is at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

How Santa Barbara’s Brawlin’ Betties are actively redefining roller derby

Izadora Hamm, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2024
David Morris listens to a journalism 101 student on Nov. 5 at the Democratic party at SoHo in Santa Barbara, Calif. "When I started this I had no idea what I needed to do... I really appreciate the support I got, it was critical," Morris said.

David Morris dominates Area 4 election with community support

Izadora Hamm and Noah Manzarek-Naghi
November 6, 2024
The board of the Fashion Club (left to right: Kassie Tui, Andrea Weave, Duncan Matz, Hayes Philip, Sofia Cordero, Lily Evans) poses in front of their new Fashion Club shirts on Oct. 23, in room EBS-301 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Fashion Club sells their shirts as part of fundraising.

City College Fashion Club aims to cultivate style and sustainability

Izadora Hamm, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 4, 2024
Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?

Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?

Hiro Sato, Viviana Ruiz, and Izadora Hamm
November 1, 2024
Andrew Martinez shows off his saxophone skills on Oct. 3 at City College's music room. Martinez has been playing the saxophone since Junior High School and attributes it to keeping him young.

[Photo] Andrew Martinez keeps the beat alive, inspiring SBCC Jazz musicians

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Benjamin Ryan strums his guitar on City College’s West Campus on Sept. 12 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Ryan utilizes his capo invention, Freestyle, to create higher pitches with unique notes. Since the age of 12, Ryan has had a passion for music and it shows through his playing.

Musician Benjamin Ryan redefines guitar playing with new invention

Izadora Hamm, Arts and Entertainment editor
September 13, 2024
Vocalist, Alina Reitz serenades the audience with her euphonious voice on May 6 at the SOhO Restaurant & Music Club. The Martinez Group harmonizes with occasional scatting and performs soft notes alongside her.

City College’s jazz ensembles strive for originality on the SOhO stage

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Voices: “How has your experience with FAFSA been this year?”

Sylvia Stewart, Jack Connell, and Izadora Hamm
May 7, 2024
The "Monday Madness" Big Band playss "Oops" by Mike Mainieri at City College's Jazz Ensemble Concert on Nov. 20 at the Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara Calif. Director Andrew Martinez dedicated this performance to Dr. Charles Wood, a long time teacher and mentor to many of the musicians in the band.

SBCC’s jazz big bands integrate diversity and innovation in shows

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Orangepit rock out on Dec. 9 in Isla Vista, Calif. The band primary preforms original songs written by Carmen Warder, lead singer and guitarist accompanied by Toby Still on bass guitar, Kayne Hunter on electric guitar and drummer Lucas Herzog. Photo courtesy of Dalton Beeler.

Local band named Orangepit reflects on their year long musical expedition

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
A rowdy audience roars with admiration following an impressive performance by iconic punk rock band, Social Distortion, on April 10 at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

REVIEW: Social Distortion and Bad Religion reignite punk rock on tour

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
The City College’s new club, the Theatre Arts Community, lounges with fellow board members on April 8 at the Jurkowitz Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. In the hopes of growing their community they discuss new events and their designs for upcoming T-shirts.

New Theatre arts club fosters unity among expanding creative horizons

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should celebrities use their platforms to speak out against injustice?

Sofia Stavins and Izadora Hamm
April 7, 2024
Abril Orozco glances over from their desk in the DAC Lab on March 21 at City College campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I see myself as an intermediary, where I help faculty... and connect with the students and see what they need" Orozco said.

The DAC-LAB fosters multimedia innovation and student inclusivity

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
Karl Hunter begins his solo during his set with the Lunch Break Big Band on March 3 at the Dos Pueblos Jazz Festival in Goleta, Calif. Hunter sat in for a single rehearsal with the college ensemble to prepare for the festival.

Grammy-nominated saxophonist performs alongside SBCC bands

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
From left, John Douglass, Kayne Hunter and Ralph Lowi lock in during their performance of "Take The A Train" by Duke Ellington on Feb. 23 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hunter was accompanied by three professors during his recital, who all provide lessons for the applied music program to provide one-on-one mentorship for students.

Applied Music Recital showcases both student and faculty talent

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
From left, Enzo Peluffo, Sofia Parisotto, Moth Strelow and Houston Sasselli gleam after being selected for the screenwriting and filmmaking awards for the 10-10-10 on Feb. 17 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. The reoccuring competition gets ten high school students and ten college students to create a film around a chosen topic, with the 2024 theme being “forgiveness.”

10-10-10 competition at SBIFF showcases meaningful student films

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Cainan Birch radiates during his piano solo during his SOhO performance on Feb. 12 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Birch played piano for the three big bands that preformed that night, receiving a thunderous applause after his solos.

Big Band jazz ensembles offer captivating performance at SOhO

Izadora Hamm, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
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