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Aida Kaufmann

Aida Kaufmann, Photographer (Fall)

Fall 2024

All content by Aida Kaufmann
The Channels Fall 2024 editors squeeze between a bush on Nov. 5 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Editorial Board consists of 5 editors.

[Photo] Editors’ list: What is your favorite holiday movie?

Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, and Anthony Zell
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.

[Photo] How City College men’s soccer team triumphed with unity and dedication

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
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.

[Photo] Dedication and drive define the daily life of student-athlete Will Doherty

Hunter Swanson, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Kevin Zendejas, No. 7, and Uli Sevilla, No. 18, run after the ball against Golden West player Jorge Orozco on Nov. 20, 2024 at the La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zendejas shot and scored one of the goals for the Vaqueros.

[Photo] Rebound: Vaquero’s waterpolo moves on to state championship final

Djamila Rodeck, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
Addie Lane catapults a volleyball toward the goal vs San Diego State on Nov. 1 at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lane scored a total 99 goals for the season.

[Photo] Women’s water polo wraps up a season of victories and success

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
Jing Su and her uncle Youquan Su perform the song Just Like Your Tenderness at the talent show on Nov. 21 at the BC Forum at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The duo didn’t take part in the contest, but still performed as a non-competitive act.

Talent fills the BC Forum, celebrating International Education Week

Aida Kaufmann, Photographer
November 22, 2024
The Monday Madness Big Band performs tribute songs for Carlos Angel Maya, a close friend of director Andrew Martinez. Song “Hickory and Twine” was performed on Nov. 18 at The Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC’s big band jazz ensembles perform at the Garvin Theatre

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
The Vaqueros celebrate after Cara Christopherso, No. 10, scored the only goal of the game against Allan Hancock on Oct. 1 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Christopherson has scored 10 goals this season.

[Photo] Vaqueros claim Western Conference Title, set sights on SoCal regionals

Hunter Swanson, Staff Writer
November 22, 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.

[Photo] City College’s Annie Betts’ journey from beginner to champion golfer

Djamila Rodeck, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
The Measure P bond is currently passing with a 67.01% vote as of early Wednesday morning on Nov. 6 in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is a facilities bond that will extend the current property tax rate of $8.50 per $100,000 of assessed value, which was previously approved by voters in 2008, through bond Measure V.

[Photo] Voters back $198 million bond to address City College facility needs

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Lisa Sloan vocalizes her thoughts on the upcoming results of the trustee election on Nov. 5, 2024 at the Santa Barbara VA Clinic in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sloan is a candidate for area 2 and running against her counterpart Kyle Richards.

[Photo] Kyle Richards expected to win the Area 2 Goleta board of trustees seat

Anika Brodnansky and Hiro Sato
November 6, 2024
The board of the Fashion Club (left to right: Kassie Tui, Andrea Weave, Duncan Matz, Hayes Philip, Sofia Cordero, Lily Evans) poses in front of their new Fashion Club shirts on Oct. 23, in room EBS-301 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Fashion Club sells their shirts as part of fundraising.

[Photo] City College Fashion Club aims to cultivate style and sustainability

Izadora Hamm, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 4, 2024
Sebastian Lopez gets his picture taken at the photo booth at the Fright Fest on Oct. 30 on the West Campus Lawn at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The pictures taken at the photo booth could get printed out and also sent to a phone number or email address.

First Fright Fest is hosted by three student-run programs at City College

Aida Kaufmann, Photographer
November 1, 2024
Grace Wilson looks into the mirror she uses to get ready for plays on Oct. 21 in the makeup room in the Garvin Theater at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Wilson will be playing Mrs. Bob Cratchit in Christopher Durang’s play “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge”, which will be her sixth performance at City College.

[Photo] Grace Wilson takes the leadership role in City College’s theatre program

Hunter Swanson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Carlo Rios maintains possession of the ball after a hit from Ryan Carricabaru on Oct. 16 at the La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The club’s advisor Eiko Kitao has been with the program since 2016.

[Photo] City College men’s lacrosse club steps into a new competitive arena

Kandice Kamori Hurst, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Lina Husek smashes the ball in the game against LA Pierce on Oct. 18, 2024 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Husek is an opposite hitter/defensive specialist coming to Santa Barbara from Hawaii.

[Photo] Vaqueros beat LA Pierce 3-0 in breast cancer awareness match

Djamila Rodeck, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
Chandler Johnson the Majorettes strike a pose on Oct. 16 outside of the Campus Center at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Majorettes practice every Wednesday from 5 p.m outside of Umoja.

[Photo] A new era for dance at SBCC with Chandler Johnson's majorette club

October 27, 2024
Hernan Sevilla (15) races for the ball against Ace Espinoza (21) at the La Playa Stadium at City College on Oct. 15, 2024 in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is the fourth win for the Vaqueros this season.

[Photo] Vaqueros secure 2-1 win over Allan Hancock during heritage celebration

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
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