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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...

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"This Is Us" showcases how character Randall Pearson deals with his anxiety. Mental health is a highly relevant topic through the series.
OPINION: How TV shows can change our views on mental health
Sylvia Stewart, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2025

I wasn’t expecting a primetime drama to reflect my anxiety, but then I suddenly began seeing myself in character Randall Pearson. He is a successful husband, father and...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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SBCC Mixtape
SBCC Mixtape
Sylvia Stewart, Djamila Rodeck, Viviana Ruiz, Hiro Sato, and Hilary Litton April 25, 2025