Erick Pirayesh and Sam Terrell, Associate Editor and Staff Writer
September 7, 2012
Renovations on the Humanities Building may be delayed indefinitely by fallout from a 1993 decision to remove five eucalyptus trees. In 1975 the trees were said to be located in an “environmentally sensitive area,” according to the California Coastal Commission. In 1993 the college cut down the trees... Read more »
President finalist from ‘under-served’ and ‘depressed’ area holds forum, saying he believes stability in personal life is important
Gabriella Slabiak, News Editor
April 20, 2012
The current leader of a college with student demographics widely unlike City College’s, promises that nobody will work harder than him if appointed as president. Dr. Willard Lewallen of West Hills College in Coalinga, Calif., was first out of three finalists to introduce him at a forum running 9 a.m.... Read more »
Santa Barbara City College salaries made public
Morgan Cullen and Gabriella Slabiak, Editor-in-Chief, News Editor
April 17, 2012
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT OF SBCC SALARIES A total of 31 employees at City College earn base salaries of more than $100,000. Professors with “overloads,” or classes over their required minimum, can earn up to $45,000 extra. The highest earner at the college in 2011 was former Superintendent-President... Read more »
O’Connor tackles the importance of athletics in SBCC annual faculty lecture
Brandon Baker, Staff Writer
April 16, 2012
It is common knowledge that physical education plays a vital part in maintaining good health, but not many realize how important it is in terms of intellectual growth. Kathy O’Connor, department head of physical and health education, at City College, spoke about the importance of physical education... Read more »
SBCC students speak about Y GenerationBrandon Baker, Staff Writer
April 16, 2012
Speakers from the most “connected” generation in history will talk about whether living online is a blessing or a curse—all in the hopes of winning $500. “Talkin’ About Y Generation” is the topic of the 27th Lancaster Speech Showcase, set for 7 p.m. on April 23 in the... Read more »
State accreditation agency puts SBCC on warning, citing trustee mistakes
Gabriella Slabiak and Morgan Cullen, News Editor and Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2012
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL 16-PAGE ACCREDITATION REPORT City College has been put on warning by its accrediting agency, mostly because of inappropriate actions by the Board of Trustees. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges issued its report March 26, 2012, demanding the Board... Read more »
Video: Security hopes to reduce skateboarding on campus
Gabriella Slabiak, News Editor
February 8, 2012
Skateboarding on campus The college extended it’s effort in reducing the amount and speed of skateboarders on campus after numerous complaints. Besides the signs that are put up around campus, there are now yellow warning pads installed at different locations where elevation differences could increase... Read more »
Student sustainable bench makes progressJennifer Rufer, Features Editor
February 8, 2012
Environmental studies students combined efforts to creatively demonstrate how to re-purpose waste. The 260-pound Cob Bottle Brick Bench is preventing roughly 11,400 pieces of trash from ending up in a landfill. The bench began as a result from a student’s idea in the Environmental Studies 200; “Projects... Read more »
Channels, SBCC administration battle over release of accreditation reportGabriella Slabiak, News Editor
February 8, 2012
The college is violating the California Public Records Act by refusing to share the accreditation commission evaluation of the Board of Trustees, according to a top media law attorney. “They haven’t demonstrated that the public interest is in them keeping it (confidential),” said Jim Ewert, general... Read more »
Vaqueros men’s volleyball squad go undefeated in tournamentBrandon Baker, Staff Writer
February 6, 2012
The Vaqueros went undefeated Saturday at their tournament in Santa Monica beating Grossmont and San Diego Mesa to finish the day 2-0. City College showed its dominance by virtue of a sweep (3-0) in the first match against Grossmont. The scores were 25-22, 25-21, and 25-22. Matt Winslow and Cody Kreitzer... Read more »
