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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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Ruby Cobourn

Ruby Cobourn, Opinion Editor

Fall 2023, Spring 2024

All content by Ruby Cobourn
Due to transfer resources, lower tuition cost and other amenities, community college could be the ticket to student success. Some California students are eligible for two years of tuition covered if they attend their local community college through the California College Promise Grant.

OPINION: Community college offers students clear and affordable path

Ruby Cobourn, Opinion Editor
May 11, 2024
Courtesy image from Amazon, “Preacher's Daughter.”

OPINION: Ethel Cain’s ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ is hauntingly undervalued

Ruby Cobourn, Opinion Editor
May 4, 2024
The Channels Spring 2024 editors bunch up on April 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. For the first time since the coronavirus, The Channels is comprised of a full editorial staff, comprised of eight editors.

Editors’ List: What do you wish you knew before attending college?

Julia Torres, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Sofia Stavins, Ruby Cobourn, Angel Corzo, Claire Geriak, and Anthony Zell
April 26, 2024
Collage of stills from video interviews The Channels conducted for a project revolving around the upcoming presidential election.

The Channels asked the community for their thoughts on the upcoming presidental election

Angel Corzo, Sofia Stavins, Claire Geriak, Ruby Cobourn, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Julia Torres, Taajvi Singh, Anneli Larson, and Jack Connell
April 19, 2024
Administration chooses April for honoring Pride month with events

Administration chooses April for honoring Pride month with events

Ruby Cobourn, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
PFLAG Santa Barbara bracelets and mini gay pride flags are up for grabs during the first ever pride flag raising ceremony on April 4 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. PFLAG is a band of friends, family and members of the LGBTQ+ community founded in 1973.

SBCC set to celebrate Pride month early before end of spring semester

Ruby Cobourn, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
CPC allocates COVID Recovery Block Grant to 'health and safety' measures

CPC allocates COVID Recovery Block Grant to ‘health and safety’ measures

Ruby Cobourn, Associate Editor
March 22, 2024
The "Consumer-Core" magazine features the many micro-trends highlighted through social media influencers and apps, including water bottles, skin care and more. Micro-trends refer to products or items highlighted online, but are quickly circulated onto another fresh item. Illustration created on Canva.

OPINION: Micro-trends, influencers and the dominance of social media

Ruby Cobourn, Opinion Editor
March 16, 2024
CPC plans to save remaining grant money in light of budget concerns

CPC plans to save remaining grant money in light of budget concerns

Ruby Cobourn, Associate Editor
February 23, 2024

Voices: “What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?”

Ruby Cobourn, Anika Brodnansky, and Cielo Vlcek-Scamahorn
February 17, 2024
Illustration by Anthony Zell.

OPINION: Cancel culture is debatably seen as a means of ‘social activism’

Ruby Cobourn, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2024
Remaining grant money prompts discussion on potential spending

Remaining grant money prompts discussion on potential spending

Ruby Cobourn, Associate Editor
February 9, 2024
The Orfalea Early Learning Center hosts the early childhood education program at City College, both serving as childcare for parents and a lab for students. The center works with kids from 2 years old to 5 years old. Photo courtesy of Kathy King.

The Orfalea Early Learning Center offers support to student parents

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
December 9, 2023
The Extended Opportunities Programs and Services Staff is all smiles at the front desk office, Nov. 21. The EOPS program helps to assist students challenged by language, economic, and educational disadvantages.

EOPS helps students succeed academically without barriers

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
SBCC students have a handful of resources to transfer to universities through college counselors and programs. Infographic created on Canva on Nov. 6.

Key steps and resources for students when transferring to a 4-year college

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
The Santa Ynez Mountains overlook Cabrillo Boulevard on a cloudy day on Nov. 9 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sprinkled among the mountain lay pockets of cold springs, waterfalls, and hiking trails.

The Channels Staff discuss moving to Santa Barbara: how is it different?

Ruby Cobourn and Sylvia Stewart
November 4, 2023
Luke Hamilton tap dances around the dressing room in full costume as his fellow actors prepare for another night on the stage on Oct. 19. Hamilton has taken on the lead role in "Emma" at SBCC's Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Behind the velvet stage curtains of The Theatre Group at City College

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
The Good Times Big Band preform at SoHo restaurant and Bar in Santa Barbara, Calif. The preformance was on Oct 16, 2023 and also featured The New World Jazz Combo and Lunch Break Big Band.

SBCC’s engaging Big Bands blow the audience away during first fall show

Ruby Cobourn
October 27, 2023
Edgar Alvarez pauses his librarian duties to share some original poetry before returning back to work on Oct. 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Alvarez is a new resident librarian at City College's Luria Library.

SBCC continues Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with open mic

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
SBCC musicians talk about skill, inspiration, and passion in a Q&A

SBCC musicians talk about skill, inspiration, and passion in a Q&A

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
On the morning of Sept. 10, a large hole in the roof exposes the damage done to building 807 by the fire. Debris blocks a portion of the parking lot at Beach City in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Beach City fire leaves SBCC student residents in a position of uncertainty

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023

Voices: “What is your happy place?”

Claire Geriak, Ruby Cobourn, and Tatiana H. Moore
September 25, 2023
From left, Ruby Cobourn smiles at the dinner table with her mother on June 22 in Monterosso, Italy. They are a week into their European excursion together.

I am slowly becoming my mother… but maybe that isn’t such a bad thing

Ruby Cobourn, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
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