The Channels

The Well to present screening of ‘Movies for Mental Health’ seminar

September 14, 2020

Editor’s list: Best Trilogies

September 14, 2020

Everyone has a favorite movie or book. During the pandemic, people have been given the opportunity to watch and read as much as they can handle. But three is better than one, and people rarely discuss their favorite trilogies....

Three fun, safe socially-distant activities for COVID pandemic

Dylan Grausz, Staff Writer

September 14, 2020

The effects of the quarantine reach into every aspect of our lives, and with long days of isolation that seem never-ending all of us are looking for something to do to escape the boredom. There is no question that during this pandem...

Screen Grab of Jazz Improvisation and Guitar Studies instructor Tony Ybarra describing the challenges in teaching music classes remotely during the “SBCC Jazz at the Cutting Edge” webinar hosted by SBCC Foundation president Geoff Green on Thursday, Sept. 4 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Jazz at The Cutting Edge spotlights new direction for music program

September 4, 2020

Ambassadors host virtual music festival to reconnect students

Jacob Frank, Staff Writer

May 6, 2020

When Madeleine Mayi’s parents told her that she would need a job, she put her skills to the test and took to the streets of Santa Barbara, pursuing her dream to play music. Having played live shows throughout Los Angeles to support two E...

Peter and Naomi Pavia in homemade masks stitched by Naomi on Tuesday, April 21 in Downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. Naomi Stitches masks to donate to friends, neighbors and nursing homes while Peter thinks the virus is exaggerated, but wears a mask to be courteous to others.

Masked: The rise of custom masks and the Santa Barbara residents using them

April 27, 2020

The Channels top 5 most shocking moments from Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’

Valerie van den Broek, Arts and Entertainment Editor

April 27, 2020

The hit Netflix documentary series “Tiger King” had its audience glued to their screens for each episode, and we are here today to give you a recap of the biggest twists and most shocking moments. *Note: this article does contain spoilers* Ar...

Theatre group optimistic despite shows canceled due to COVID-19

Rodrigo Hernandez, Staff Writer

April 24, 2020

With the sudden switch to online classes brought on by COVID-19, along with the abrupt cancellation of the spring and summer shows, City College theatre students have adapted to the online setting while performing from home. ...

I saw a tiger, and the tiger saw a man: The rise and fall of Joe Exotic

April 17, 2020

Bored staying home? We provide a list of recommendations to watch

Rodrigo Hernandez, Staff Writer

April 1, 2020

With the country being under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves with plenty of extra time to binge on Netflix and Hulu. With new releases and older gems being constantly added, sometimes it can feel overwhelming, and nobo...

Music department shares concerns with online classes, cancels shows

August Lawrence, Staff Writer

March 30, 2020

The Music Department has had to rethink its entire instruction process, abruptly canceling all band rehearsals and converting as many classes as possible to an online format after City College’s campus closure due to COVID-19....

Jessica Chalk makes final adjustments to her first sculpture for her Studio Art Foundations class with a flap disc grinder to “clean it up” before turning it in on Friday, March 12, 2020, behind the Humanities Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chalk put 12 hours of work into her 9’ metal sculpture sculpture.

SBCC sculpture class creates works of art in a supportive environment

March 16, 2020