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The beach-side houses on Del Playa drive that host countless UCSB and SBCC students are on their last legs on Oct. 28 in Isla Vista, Calif. With local law only making the fencing requirement four feet tall, the towering bluffs have taken numerous students lives.
BREAKING: Victim of fatal cliff fall has now been identified, UCSB alum
Sofia Stavins, News Editor • April 22, 2024

The man, who was a UCSB graduate from 2023, who fell 50 feet off of the bluffs in Isla Vista and died due to his injuries on Saturday, April 20 has now been identified.  Jacob...

This illustration shows people protesting on a street about abortion rights in front of a closed Planned Parenthood. Abortion rights vary from state to state.
Abortion rights differ as years pass since Roe V. Wade was ruled in 1973
April 22, 2024
California state Senator Monique Limón will make a visit to the ASG
California state Senator Monique Limón will make a visit to the ASG
April 22, 2024
The Zoo sets up a stand to inform attendees about how they are continuously collecting phones in order to stop gorilla habitat disruption on April 21 at the Santa Barbara Zoo. The material used to help phones work, or coltan, is mined in Gorilla habitats, zoo volunteer Ariel Muniez said.
The Santa Barbara Zoo hosts a celebration for Earth day with educational opportunities
April 22, 2024
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Opinion
From left, Anneli Larson struts in style with her pink cowgirl hat and her sister, brother and grandpa on his farm back in 2011 in Grass Valley, Calif. They are helping with the daily chores and taking turns driving the tractor.
Honoring my grandfather allowed me to rediscover my own passions in life
Anneli Larson, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024

Looking back at my childhood, I realized my favorite memories came from my grandpa’s farm up in the hills of Grass Valley, CA. My entire personality was shaped around this...

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Arts & Entertainment
From left, Maura Valdivia and DJ Whip mix tracks during the Music Now! event at the Garvin Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. The duo are in the sound and recording class offered at City College where the students learn how to use digital recording equipment and practices.
REVIEW: Music Now! gives platform for unconventional performances
Julia Torres, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 22, 2024

From rock to hip hop to rap, and even tap dancing, the Music Now! concert opened its doors to students, families, and friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 19 at City College’s...

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
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
April 19, 2024
Justin Stark, Tiffany Story, Grace Wilson and Nicholis Sheley in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith, April 10-27, 2024, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus. Photo credit: Ben Crop
REVIEW: Theatre Group premieres new entertaining and witty comedy
April 13, 2024
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Sports
James Jimmy Friery beams at the Great Meadow on City Colleges East Campus on April 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Friery is the only statistician on staff, and writes game recaps for every sporting event, while also working full time at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Jimmy Friery knocks his SBCC sports recaps out of the park
Sylvia Stewart, Sports Editor • April 17, 2024

If interested in being more involved with Vaqueros sports, there are many resources available for students, faculty, and community. The Vaqueros website homepage is consistently...

Alena Johnson eyes the Allan Hancock College batter on March 28, 2024 at Perishing Park at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Johnson allowed 7 hits for Allan Hancock College.
Vaqueros softball team loses to Hancock College by seven runs
April 1, 2024
President of Triathlon club Ava Smith smiles into the camera on March 18, at The Great Meadow on SBCC’s east campus. “I hope to educate more people about my club,” Smith explained.
City College student creates triathlon club after competing independently
March 22, 2024
Vaqueros Rebound banner showcases a number of spring sports at SBCC, including beach volleyball, baseball, softball and basketball. Created on Canva.
Rebound: Softball, swim and dive team come out on top in matches
March 18, 2024
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Features
Student in City Colleges marine science class examine tidal pools during low tide in Santa Barbara, Calif. Photo courtesy of Michelle Paddack.
Marine sciences offer opportunities hands-on and through technology
Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor • April 19, 2024

As the sun rises over the Santa Barbara coastline every morning, the shimmering waters and crescendoing waves crash to reveal a hub of flourishing aquatic ecosystems and marine...

The Raíces Community gather in the La Plazita, or the Raíces Student Center on City Colleges west campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. La Plazita functions as a hub for Raíces students to get tutoring, resources and have an extra spot to hang out on campus.
Raíces program at SBCC prioritizes inclusivity and student experience
April 19, 2024
Brett Land grins at the Great Meadow at City Colleges East Campus on April 10 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Land has been a part time English proessor at City College for 10 years, while also teaching mutilple yoga classes.
Instructor Brett Land's irregular journey to teaching and tranquility
April 12, 2024
Annette Cordero, retired English professor and member of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation motions towards one of eight newly installed Chumash history signs, surrounding the great meadow on April 8 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Cordero explains the cultural significance of four traditional Chumash stories centered around the origins of their people.
8 years for 8 signs: remembering the Chumash culture on Great Meadow
April 12, 2024
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Community
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

In light of this year's upcoming presidential election, The Channels asked members of the community, “How could the upcoming presidential election...

Voices
Voices: What is your hottest take?
Voices: "What is your hottest take?"
Sofia Stavins, Anneli Larson, and Brenda Greening • April 5, 2024

Voices: "What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?"
Ruby Cobourn, Anika Brodnansky, and Cielo Vlcek-Scamahorn • February 17, 2024

Voices: How have you been affected by the housing shortage in Santa Barbara?
Voices: "How have you been affected by the housing shortage in Santa Barbara?"
Voices: What is your most profound spiritual experience?
Voices: "What is your most profound spiritual experience?"
Voices: What is your happy place?
Voices: "What is your happy place?"
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