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Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

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Former City College student and current ESL tutor Isabel Nava stands at her favorite spot on campus, the West Campus lawn hill that overlooks the ocean on Thursday, Feb. 27 2020 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Nava is working to help students who have moved here and don't speak English well so they can more easily overcome the same challenges she faced as an international student.

[Photo] Former SBCC student returns to help students adapt, learn English

Sarah A. Laver, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
From left, Bailey Holland, Will Goodnough and Ray Kutcher wear a few of the articles of clothing they made for their art collective brand called Swampwater.

[Photo] SBCC students create pop-up shop that transcends gender identity

Alloy Zarate, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Joica Buyse serves the ball as her sister Jamaica Buyse waits at the net during a doubles match against Santa Monica College Corsairs at Pershing Park on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Buyse twins won their match 8-1 and the Vaqueros swept the Corsairs 9-0.

[Photo] Buyse sisters lead Vaqueros to a team sweep against Santa Monica

Max Mullins, Sports Editor
February 12, 2020
Tennis Coach Nathan Jackmon spins a racquet on one finger as his team warms up to play a match against Orange Coast College at Pershing Park on Feb. 7, 2020 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Nathan Jackmon returns to his roots as SBCC’s newest head coach

Max Mullins, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020

[Video] Voices: “What would you do if you encountered your clone?”

Lucy Marx and Kai Zheng
February 3, 2020
Paige Powell drives a ball down the right-field line during the third inning of the Vaqueros game against the Bakersfield College Renegades on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost the game 13-5.

[Photo] SBCC can’t stop the Renegades, fall victim to mercy rule in 13-5 loss

Judah Brody, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
Adrian Juilland-Johnson (No. 21) puts up a lay-up past defenders during the first half of the game against the Moorpark College Raiders in the Sports Pavilion Gym on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost the game to the Raiders 96-66.

[Photo] Vaqueros go winless in January, lose 96-66 to Moorpark at home

Elias Loefgren, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020

[Video] Voices: “What is the first thing you did in 2020?”

Lucy Marx and Kai Zheng
January 27, 2020
City College students pet and interact with therapy dog Lily-Rose on the West Campus lawn during the Wag Well Be Well Dog Therapy Event on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lily-Rose is nine years old and has been working as a therapy dog for seven years.

[Photo] Wag Well, Be Well — Therapy dogs visit SBCC, help students de-stress

Michaela Vehslage, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Lead singer and guitarist for the band Lizard's Mouth Cameron Meza performs their original song "Greedo" in one of the band member's garages on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Lizardsmouth brings funk, hard rock, unique songs to the stage

August Lawrence, Staff Writer
November 26, 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.

[Photo] Theatre Arts major finds home and community on City College stage

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
Kevin Roman on the trumpet and Matt Krepky on the saxophone performing a duet for the Good Times Big Band during the Jazz Ensemble Concert on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in the Garvin Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Months of practice illuminated in final jazz ensemble performance

Kai Zheng, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 19, 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.

[Photo] Student tutoring provides unique assistance, boosts math grades

December 6, 2019
Music instructor Tony Ybarra helps David Struven perfect his piano playing for the Applied Music Program on Friday, Nov. 16, 2019, in the Drama/Music Building on West Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Applied Music program to remain at SBCC after concerns of closure

Madeleine Sydkvist, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Taylor Valle (No. 3) takes a shot towards the goal during the second half of the game against Moorpark College on Nov. 15, 2019 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 5-0.

[Photo] White, Vaqueros top Moorpark in final regular season game at home

David Fletcher, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
Christopher Robinson (No.10) beats two defenders to charge the goal during the Vaquero's game against Moorpark College on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 2-1.

[Photo] Vaqueros keep playoff hopes alive with win over Moorpark on Friday

Ruben Andrade, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
Sophia Torres (No.12) goes for a jump shot past San Diego City College defender Jazmine Lee (No.13) during the Vaqueros game in the Sports Pavilion Gym on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Women’s basketball rallies for key comeback win over SD Knights

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
District 1 City Council Candidate Jason Dominguez (right) shaking hands with a campaign supporter after receiving results for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Dominguez held a party at Uncorked Wine Tasting and Kitchen in downtown Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] District 1 front-runners in close race after initial election results

Ryan P. Cruz and Lucy Marx
November 6, 2019
District 2 City Council candidate Mike Jordan at his election day party at Casa Blanca on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Mike Jordan leads Campbell, Jory in first wave of District 2 results

Serena Guentz, Sarah Maninger, and Clara A. Uttenthal
November 6, 2019
Chancellor of California Community Colleges Eloy Ortiz Oakley speaks to City College students and faculty members about the plans he has to improve the California City College program, fixing issues throughout the school system and increasing percentages of transfers to UC/CSU schools on Monday, Nov. 4th, 2019, in the Garvin Theater on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] State Chancellor addresses SBCC on supporting students and staff

Serena Guentz, News Editor
November 5, 2019
Alondra Jimenez (No. 25) dribbles past defender Ciera Van Quick (No. 10) during the Vaqueros game against Taft College on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 77-43.

[Photo] Vaqueros leap into new season with 77-43 win against Taft College

Sarah Maninger, Sports Editor
November 2, 2019
Midfielder Molly Branigan (No. 9) crosses the ball past defender Alley Andrade (No. 7) to her teammates near the goal during the Vaquero's game against the Cuesta Cougars on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 4-1 from Branigan’s goal and a hat trick from teammate Mekaylla White.

[Photo] Vaquero offense, White lead SBCC to big conference win over Cuesta

Caleb Severson, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
City College rugby players practice their line-out play configurations during their practice on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Elings Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. A line-out play happens after the ball has gone out of play and teams fight for the ball with one of each team member in the air.

[Photo] SB Rugby Academy to battle UCSB, USC in upcoming 2019-20 season

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Former city college student Oliver Aquilon stands on the beach where he gets his inspiration for his art on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, on Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. Aquilon is a painter and also makes sculptures out of driftwood in his garage here in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Former City College student creates central coast-inspired art

Ryan P. Cruz, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Contestants and members of Phi Theta Kappa laugh about their wrong answers during Phi Theta Kappa's Jeopardy Night from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in the Physical Sciences Building Room 101, on east campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Team "Heck Cats" won the game.

[Photo] Phi Theta Kappa hosts ‘Jeopardy’ night to inform and entertain

Celina Jauregui, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Workers finalized the new City College Food Pantry building by caulking and sealing the outside to ensure durability on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, on East Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Old Food Pantry gets torn down to make place for new, upgraded one

Gia Opsahl, Staff Writer
October 8, 2019
Makenzie Phelps (No. 8) hits the ball past middle blocker Tatum Teel (No. 5) during the third set of the Vaqueros match against the Pirates on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost 3-1.

[Photo] Vaqueros lose to Ventura at home, Wednesday’s game is a must-win

Robert J. Gormish, Staff Writer
October 5, 2019
Elin Hedstroem takes a free kick in the second half after being tripped by the other team during the Vaqueros game against the Ventura College Pirates at La Playa Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros beat the Pirates 2-1.

[Photo] SBCC kicks off conference play with a 2-1 victory over Ventura

Caleb Severson, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Current SpeedCubing Champion Max Park stops the timer after solving his 3x3 Rubik's Cube on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, on west campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Park won three of the events with the fastest solving time during the competition.

[Photo] SBCC Rubik’s Cube Club hosts World Cube Association contest

August Lawrence, Staff Writer
September 29, 2019
SBCC and UCSB students dance and socialize at the silent disco during College Night Out at Paseo Nuevo Mall on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Dozens of students gathered to mingle, win prizes and hang out during the 3 hour event put on by City College.

[Photo] City College students dance the night away at ‘College Night Out’

Gia Opsahl, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019

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

Valerie van den Broek and Sarah Maninger
September 23, 2019

[Video] Voices: “What is your irrational fear?”

Valerie van den Broek and Ramiro Detrinidad
September 16, 2019
Conductor James Mooy guides the Lunch Break Band in one of their final rehearsals on Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 in Room 105 of the Drama and Music Building on west campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The band's concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday Sep. 14, 2019 at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC jazz bands to take stage with rock veteran Michael McDonald

August Lawrence, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
Kat Niksto, the new SBCC Women's Volleyball coach smiles in the Sports Pavilion just after her team took down College of the Canyons in 4 sets on Wednesday, Sept. 11 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is the first win of the season for the Vaqueros, bringing their record to 1-5.

[Photo] New women’s volleyball head coach dives into the new season

Robert J. Gormish, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Vaquero's rugby player Chris Noggle posses before practice at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2019, at Elings Park in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC rugby superstar is ready to take his talents to the next level

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
SBCC Foundation CEO Geoff Green speaks at the beginning of the Gala about what the event will consist of and the goals of the Foundation during their Inaugural Gala Fundraiser in the Sports Pavilion Gym on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC Foundation hosts first Spring Forward Gala, fundraiser

Celina Jauregui, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
Members of SBCC’s Good Times Big Band play jazz music as the first act in the Big Band Blowout Concert at 7:00pm on Monday, April 22, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC Jazz ensembles strong in final performance of the year

April 23, 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.

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

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
April 22, 2019
Students of SBCC’s Jazz Ensemble practice for their Big Band Blowout Concert happening Monday, April 22, 2019, in the Garvin Theater, on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in the Drama and Music Building Room 105 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC Jazz to take the stage for Big Band Blowout in Garvin

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Jenny Erika Barco talks to possible future City College night students about the amenities the program will offer on Saturday, April 6, 2019 in the West Campus Center Room 121 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC to offer new evening class program for working students

April 15, 2019
Vaqueros catcher Alonzo Rubalcaba (No. 15) rips an RBI single into right center field to cap off a seven run second inning on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game 11-9.

[Photo] SBCC baseball defeats Oxnard behind elite offensive eruption

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
April 14, 2019

[Video] What is a random act of kindness you have done?

Kai Zheng and Serena Guentz
April 8, 2019
The Jurkowitz Theatre on west campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Jurkowitz is significantly smaller and far more intimate than the much larger Garvin Theatre and is used for less professional, student productions.

[Photo] SBCC’s intimate Jurkowitz Theatre ideal for upcoming play

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2019

[Video] Voices: “Should you support a celebrity who acts against your morals?”

Kai Zheng and Serena Guentz
March 22, 2019
Blake Barron describes teaches students about the brain in his Biology of Human Sexuality class in the Earth and Biological Sciences Building Room 301 on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Biology professor answers students sex questions in Q&A

Isabel Ivancovich, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Layla Tondravi, a member of the leadership group of SBCC’s Phi Kappa Theta Honors Society, speaks to a group of students gathered to participate in a beach clean up event March 9, 2019, at Leadbetter Beach Park in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC’s Phi Theta Kappa band together to clean up beach

Jun Starkey, News Editor
March 10, 2019
Mirjam Wendt explains to the audience her job as an art curator in museums and exhibits in the Humanities Building Room 111 on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Freelance curator speaks on importance of art connection

Anthony Zapata, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Meagan Moore leaps for two points during a game against Allan Hancock on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Coach Krul posts 250 career wins and SBCC wins last home game

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Professor Matthew Talbott leads the Voice and Diction class in a breathing exercise to help them prepare their voices on Feb. 11, 2019, in the Drama and Music Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC’s Voice and Diction Class helps students speak confidently

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 19, 2019
Zeke McMurtry (No. 23) charges past a Cuesta defender, Joshua Wilson-Murry late in the second half of the game on Feb. 16, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost the game 76-57.

[Photo] Undermanned SBCC Men’s Basketball loses in fierce game

Neil Erickson, Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Aaliyah Pauling (No. 32) jumps to make her first basket of the game against the Ventura Pirates with Madison Cvijanovich (No. 12) on her left, and Ladaesha Merriweather (No. 24) on her right, on Saturday Feb. 9, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost to Ventura 69-58.

[Photo] SBCC Women’s Basketball team falls short to Ventura

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
February 10, 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.

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

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
February 1, 2019
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