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Erin Guereña trims up long-time returning client Tyler Silvestre's hair on Nov. 19, 2020 at Haven Barber Shop at 1924 De La Vina St. in Santa Barbara, Calif. “I don't even need to look at it,” Silvestre said to Guereña. “Your hair cuts are perfect every time.”

Barbershop owner dives into local politics while facing pandemic

Alloy Zarate, Features Editor
November 23, 2020

Lisandra Barrera, student ambassador for the Underground Scholars Initiative, stands on the footbridge at City College on Nov. 20, 2020, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Barrera has been the ambassador for the USI since January.

SBCC student helps formerly jailed individuals with education access

Paula Rodenas, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020

Sarah Jackson teaches one of her cosmetology classes through Zoom on Nov. 11, 2020 in the City College cosmetology facility in downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. The department provides each student with every product they will need throughout the semester.

The SBCC Cosmetology Academy is overcoming their online challenges

Cassandra Wilkins, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020

Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications for the last five years Luz Reyes-Martin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Chicano/a Studies from Stanford University, and a Master’s Degree in Land Use Planning from the University of Southern California, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, MacDougall Admin Center, in the City College, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Reyes-Martín empowers women and Latinx students in community

Alloy Zarate, Features Editor
November 16, 2020

Mindfulness club uses Discord to create safe space for students

Mindfulness club uses Discord to create safe space for students

Paula Rodenas, Staff Writer
November 13, 2020

Ili Levine stands in her home next to a picture from the traditional ceremony she participated in during her trip to Ecuador, on Nov. 4, 2020, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Levin started her non-profit Ayudantes International after a trip to Ecuador last year where she witnessed how many people could not afford to feed their families for the day.

Student’s non-profit helps families afflicted by coronavirus in Ecuador

Alloy Zarate, Features Editor
November 9, 2020

Students for Life club President Anna Reed brought the secular, pro-life club to City College to represent people who have similar views but are afraid to voice them.

Pro-life club seeks to ‘cultivate a culture of life, love’ at City College

Alloy Zarate, Features Editor
October 26, 2020

Hong Lieu (left), and Akil Hill recording their podcast “Vaquero Voices” over Zoom on Oct. 23, 2020. Lieu and Hill record their podcast over Zoom inorder to keep up social distancing.

Podcast gives SBCC staff a chance to chat and express their voices

Dylan Grausz, Staff Writer
October 26, 2020

Ana Zepeda, right, her daughter Lia Velazquez and her infant son Luke togher as a family on Oct. 14 on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zepeda is thankful for the experiences and opportunities that the City College has provided her over the years. She is also looking forward to graduating and making a bigger impact in the community than she already has done.

Single mother overcame addiction, homelessness—wants to inspire

Paula Rodenas, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020

Hailing from North Carolina, Brian Ware originally planned to make his way across the country for the West Coast to live in Washington, but now finds himself living with his friends from their shared time in the Navy. Following through with their plan to go to college, and live together once they all got out of the U.S. forces. Ware is enjoying his time so far in Santa Barbara and relishes the weather at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden on Oct. 6 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Veteran adapts to online classes after nine years of service in Navy

Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020

Instructor Brittanye Muschamp gives specific directions based on questions from Juan Carlos and Diego Espinoza on Oct. 8 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Espinoza said that the in-class labs are “awesome” and followed it up with “we learn better this way.

Automotive department gets the green light for in-person classes

Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020

Alondra Lazaro Gonzalez, the new substitute Student Program Advisor for the Center for Equity and Social Justice, stands outside the Luria Library at City College on Sept. 23, 2020, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Gonzalez feels ready to take on her new role and feels an emphasis in pressure to do so during the pandemic.

New equity advisor uses adversity to fuel passion for helping students

Alloy Zarate, Features Editor
October 5, 2020

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