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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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The Academic Senate meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, discussing curriculum, faculty roles, and other academic matters. 
Faculty expresses support for deans Alan Price and Elizabeth Imhof
Viviana Ruiz, News Editor • February 14, 2025

The Academic Senate assembled on Feb. 12 discussing their current stand on the non-renewal of two dean contracts and budget issues.  In November 2024 the administration...

Police cars fill parking lot 1A at 3:08 p.m. on Feb. 12 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The parking lot opened 4:33 p.m.
BREAKING: Emergency alert breaks out at SBCC after domestic dispute
February 12, 2025
Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee is filled with nine members set to oversee bond expenditures. Courtesy of SBCC Office of Communications.
Citizens committee is formed to oversee the Measure P bond
February 11, 2025
Margaret Prothero, the project lead, pictured with the thank you sign in the Path Maze on Feb. 7, at City College's East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. Prothero is the Guided Pathways faculty coordinator, who organized the maze to represent the program.
Guided Pathways opens the Path Maze after months of construction
February 10, 2025
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Opinion
Quote by Nelson Mandela painted in 2020 by artist Danny Meza on the wall outside of Brownie's Market on De La Vina Street. Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
OPINION: Black History Month allows us reflect on our rights
Jenna Hagedorn, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

February, a month of remembrance and a month of reflection on how African Americans shaped the history of America. We take a moment to reflect back on the struggles and achievements...

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Arts & Entertainment
Timotheé Chalamet walks the red carped on Feb. 11 at the International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chalamet starred in many films 2024.
Timothée Chalamet is honored at SBIFF receiving Artist of the Year
Everett Engler, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) honored Timothée Chalamet with the Arlington Artist of The Year Award on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This award is given annually...

SBIFF attendants seated for the beginning of the festival on Feb. 9 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara Calif. SBIFF celebrates 40 years.
Virtuosos Award is presented to eight actors at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 12, 2025
Captured from the technical both, Harry Styles performs "Golden" during the Love on Tour at the MGM Garden Arena on Sept. 4, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How a Harry Styles concert sparked curiosity and forged a new path
February 12, 2025
The International Film Festival takes place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 15 at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. SBIFF celebrates 40 years of dedication.
SBIFF kicks off its first three nights with awards, films, and celebrity appearances
February 7, 2025
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Sports
Tyler Heil holds a bat shortly before practice Feb 4. at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. “I would say I’m pretty mellow. I’m analytical, there’s a lot going on in my mind but not a whole lot going on physically. There’s strategy, i’m trying to figure out what pieces are gonna work together,” Heil said when asked on his coaching style.
Former Vaquero Tyler Heil hired as new head coach for softball
Viviana Ruiz, Sports Editor • February 11, 2025

City College’s women’s softball team welcomes new head coach Tyler Heil to kick off this 2025 spring season. Heil is no stranger to City College; he coached alongside...

Will Doherty tries to steal a ball from his teammate Derrian Brown during football practice on Nov. 14 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. During football season, Doherty practices daily from Monday to Friday.
Dedication and drive define the daily life of student-athlete Will Doherty
December 6, 2024
The men’s soccer team cheers after winning the game against Allan Hancock College at the La Playa Stadium at City College on Oct. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game with a score of 2-1.
How City College men’s soccer team triumphed with unity and dedication
December 6, 2024
Annie Betts keeps an eye on the ball after hitting it on Nov. 5 at the Santa Barbara Golf Club in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I like it because it's very individual,“ Betts said.
City College’s Annie Betts’ journey from beginner to champion golfer
December 6, 2024
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Features
Vice President of Business Servicess Chris Renbarger opens the door to transparency Feb. 7 at the City College Administration building in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'll share information widely, and when people ask questions I don't, I won't shy away from answering them. You know, one of the things that a former governor used to say is that the business of the public, is public, meaning it should be available." Renbarger said when asked about how he would communicate across different groups.
City College appoints Renbarger, new vice president of business services
Hiro Sato, Features Editor • February 10, 2025

Chris Renbarger was appointed the position of assistant superintendent and vice president of business services at City College in January. The vice president of business...

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
December 6, 2024
Bailey Pike trims the hair of a practice doll on Nov. 21 at the SBCC Cosmetology Academy in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I think that it's a great opportunity for people to branch out into their creative side," Pike said.
From nail polish to hair dryers, the Cosmetology Department has it all
December 6, 2024
From left, Keanu De Witt, Cesar Carranza and Instructor Dave Brainerd work together to put an air filter on the engine on Nov. 6 in the automotive shop at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I think it's just a super fun experience and it's a great learning opportunity," De Witt said.
City College program prepares students for automotive careers
November 18, 2024
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Community
A Santa Barbara tour bike rolls through the bike path at West Beach on Aug. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College is the thread that weaves people together from all over the world.
The Channels asked SBCC: ‘What does your hometown mean to you?’
Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, and Anthony Zell • December 4, 2024

For the fall 2024 semester, The Channels asked members of the community, "What does your hometown mean to you?" Throughout this semester,...

Voices
Voices: What was your reaction to the election results?
Voices: What was your reaction to the election results?
Sylvia Stewart, Noah Manzarek-Naghi, and Ava Ohnstad • November 25, 2024

Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?
Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?
Hiro Sato, Viviana Ruiz, and Izadora Hamm • November 1, 2024

Voices: If you could have any fictional character or celebrity as president who would it be and why?
Voices: If you could have any fictional character or celebrity as president who would it be and why?
Voices: "How has your experience with FAFSA been this year?"
Voices: “How has your experience with FAFSA been this year?”
Voices: "What is your hottest take?"
Voices: “What is your hottest take?”
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