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Sylvia Stewart plays "Still" and "So Tonight I Might See" on her record players on May 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Stewart has two record players for double the Mazzy.

Finding light: How Mazzy Star became my sanctuary, anchor and lifeline • 128 Views

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From left, Jordan "J-Dawg", Shane Davis, Mauro, and Daniel Hodges, members of Tomorrow and the Aurora Borealis perform on May 8, at Wylde Works in downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. The band was down one member, but still manange to put on their set.

Band "Tomorrow and the Aurora Borealis" puts their love into music • 63 Views

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The Snow White live-action film was released March 21. This film starred actress Rachel Zegler, who took some backlash after the movie was released.

Rachel Zegler faces backlash after new live-action Snow White film • 36 Views

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In 2016 there were 198 deserted oil rigs along the coast of California due to oil pollution.

Santa Barbara's abundance of oil shaped history and inspired change • 35 Views

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The Lockdown Browser is a custom browser that records student movements and uses facial recognition software to prevent students from cheating on exams.

Lockdown browsers are disregarding student need for privacy and respect • 34 Views

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Julia Catharina-Schmidt smiles in front of the green screen after finishing high school. Catharina-Schmidt worked at an internship after graduating high school.

OPINION: A radio station internship changed my life in many ways • 33 Views

News
Attends applaud the graduating class of 2025 as they stand May 3 outside City College's Student Services Building in Santa Barbara, Calif. The event marked the first HSI graduation ceremony at City College.
City College celebrates student journeys with series of ceremonies
Djamila Rodeck, Associate Editor • May 16, 2025

As the 2024-25 school year comes to an end, City College holds a variety of graduation events. This is a round-up of City Colleges graduation events this month. The Phi...

Newly installed motion sensing lights illuminate the in-progress patient care lab May 9 at City College's Administration Building Room A-236 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The room will hold gurneys, a portable x-ray unit, and a C-arm machine simulating operating room procedures.
SBCC radiologic lab remodeling nears completion after seven years
Raquel Smith, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
The Wave Broadcast: Fashion show overview and sports game updates
The Wave Broadcast: Fashion show overview and sports game updates
Raquel Smith, Chandler Johnson, Kahlo Friel-Asay, Mirian Gil Solis, Aneka Edwards, and Sylvia Stewart • May 12, 2025
Academic Senate claps for the nominees announced at the meeting on May 7 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Most nominees were present at the meeting.
Senate discusses nominations for faculty awards at last meeting
Viviana Ruiz, News Editor • May 9, 2025
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Opinion
Julia Catharina-Schmidt smiles in front of the green screen after finishing high school. Catharina-Schmidt worked at an internship after graduating high school.
OPINION: A radio station internship changed my life in many ways
Julia Catharina Schmidt, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

I was only 13 years old when I realized what I wanted to do with my life and that dream has stayed with me ever since.  It all began with my first internship during school....

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Sylvia Stewart plays "Still" and "So Tonight I Might See" on her record players on May 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Stewart has two record players for double the Mazzy.
Finding light: How Mazzy Star became my sanctuary, anchor and lifeline
Sylvia Stewart, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2025

There are artists people listen to and love. And then there are artists who become a lifeline. For me, that lifeline came in the form of Mazzy Star, or more precisely, in...

Veranda Nights playing their last show all together on April 12 in Isla Vista, Calif. This was their last performance as a whole band, as Geert Timmerman, the trumpeter, was leaving Isla Vista to go back home to the Netherlands.
Local band “Veranda Nights” put a twist on the Isla Vista music scene
May 16, 2025
Actress Charlotte rehearses a scene from For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls during an Advanced Acting class in the Jurkowitz Theater at Santa Barbara City College on May 2, 2025, in Santa Barbara, Calif. She is preparing for the SBCC Theater Arts Annual One-Act Play Festival. Photo by Robert Wilson.
Theater arts student Charlotte Hecker gains more than just theater knowledge
May 16, 2025
With her self-produced instrumentals and backing tracks, Deja Re performs on stage April 18 at City College's Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. This night marked the first public performance of her original tracks.
City College’s Deja Re brings electronic music into the spotlight
May 16, 2025
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Sports
SBCC women's beach volleyball player Tana Long (No. 7) dives to save the ball during a match on April 11, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Long is fully extended on the sand at East Beach Park as she reaches out to keep the play alive.
Beach volleyball claims conference title and advances to championships
Viviana Ruiz, Sports Editor • May 16, 2025

City College’s beach volleyball team claimed a conference title and advanced to the state championships this season. The Vaqueros had an overall 20-7 record and finished...

Selma Jensen, who was just awarded City College's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, prepares for training on April 29 at SBCC's La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. She competes in the pole vault during training.
SBCC international student Selma Jensen named Athlete of the Year
May 16, 2025
SBCC women's swimming and diving team finishes second in the state championships. Courtesy of Chuckie Roth.
Swimming and diving wraps up a successful and hardworking season
May 13, 2025
Sean Asperger throws a hit ball to pitcher Joseph Talarico covering first base to get the runner out on May 2 at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. The two players successfully got the runner out, bringing them closer to the end of the inning.
SBCC baseball secures their third Western State Conference title
May 6, 2025
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Features
Milton Alejandro Lopez Plascencia holds a flag showcasing the United States and Mexico on Feb. 7 in Santa Barbara, Calif. “It’s heartbreaking to see what is happening all across the country,” Lopez Plascencia said. “I [want] my voice to be heard by the community.”
Deep roots of Santa Barbara: Honoring hispanic heritage through community
Mirian Gil Solis, Staff Photographer • May 16, 2025

Founded in the 18th century by Spanish settlers, Santa Barbara has been known for its hispanic heritage for decades. There are many different ways the community celebrates...

CEO of Surf Happens Surf School and executive director of Surf Happens Foundation, Jenny Keet beams on May 13 in Carpinteria, Calif. "You can make anything possible with hard work and vision," Keet said.
City College Alumna combines surf and film to serve community
May 16, 2025
The MS Europa 2 cruise ship anchors off the coast April 29 in Santa Barbara, Calif. In past years, as many as 30 cruises have visited the city annually.
Cruise ships spark environmental concerns on Santa Barbara Coast
May 14, 2025
The new Dean of Social Science, Fine Arts, Humanities and English, Eric Hoffman beams on May 2 in Santa Barbara, Calif. "My major professor in college [inspired] me," Hoffman said. "You can really have a positive impact on people's lives in education."
Eric Hoffman is appointed as City College’s newest dean
May 12, 2025
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SBCC Mixtape
SBCC Mixtape
Sylvia Stewart, Djamila Rodeck, Viviana Ruiz, Hiro Sato, and Hilary Litton • April 25, 2025

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The Wave Broadcast: Fashion show overview and sports game updates
The Wave Broadcast: Fashion show overview and sports game updates
Raquel Smith, Chandler Johnson, Kahlo Friel-Asay, Mirian Gil Solis, Aneka Edwards, and Sylvia Stewart • May 12, 2025

Voices: If you could choose anyone, real or fictional who would be your dream prom date and why?
Voices: If you could choose anyone, real or fictional who would be your dream prom date and why?
Jenna Hagedorn, Djamila Rodeck, and Kahlo Friel-Asay • May 7, 2025

Voices: If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose and why?
Voices: If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose and why?
The Wave Broadcast: Recap of Deltopia and upcoming SBCC events
The Wave Broadcast: Recap of Deltopia and upcoming SBCC events
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Voices: What is the most creative or best excuse you’ve used to get out of a class or assignment?