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SBCC player Teagan Cleary (No. 21) engages in a physical confrontation while battling for possession during a men's lacrosse semi-final game at La Playa Stadium on April 19, in Santa Barbara, Calif. The image shows Cleary in mid-air as he collides with two of the three defenders near the center of the field.

Men's lacrosse club advances to MCLA division championships • 779 Views

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Frank Ocean preforms at the Wireless Festival in 2013 in London, England. RJ Photos UK.

Frank Ocean's music heals, comforts and guides me through life • 296 Views

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A modified banner sits at a press conference at UCSB's San Rafael Dorms on May 1 in Isla Vista, Santa Barbara. The image of the believed person of interest shown on this banner has been doctored to remove Elizabeth Hamel for privacy reasons, according to private investigator Tyrone Maho.

Family seeks help IDing man last seen with Elizabeth "Liz" Hamel • 260 Views

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Mock of the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Rendering is not fully precise. Rendering courtesy of SBCC Office of Communications. Photo by Sylvia Stewart.

Board of Trustees approves new contracts for Sports Pavilion project • 170 Views

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The newly elected president of the Academic Senate, Elizabeth Imhof prepares for her new role April 9 outside City College's West Campus Center building in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'm really looking to improve shared governance," Imhof answered in response to what she's looking forward to.

Elected Senate President Elizabeth Imhof hopes to bring peace to SBCC • 156 Views

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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
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
Biology Club presents budget proposal to ASG on Friday, May 2 in Santa Barbara Calif. Caroline Hatcher and Alexandre Beale are co-presidents for the club and listed the many things the requested budget would go toward.
ASG grants club funding and considers athlete representation
Vénus Barelier, Staff Writer • May 5, 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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Arts & Entertainment
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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Community
SBCC Mixtape
SBCC Mixtape
Sylvia Stewart, Djamila Rodeck, Viviana Ruiz, Hiro Sato, and Hilary Litton • April 25, 2025

Videos
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?
Hilary Litton, Julia Catharina Schmidt, and Robert Wilson • April 29, 2025

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?
Voices: "Who or what in your life inspires you to pursue your dream career?
Voices: “Who or what in your life inspires you to pursue your dream career?