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Allison Budde

Allison Budde, Sports Editor

Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023

All content by Allison Budde
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‘Modern Family’ molded me as a child and still comforts me now

Allison Budde, Associate Editor
May 12, 2023
Editors List: precious memories and our favorite childhood films

Editors’ List: precious memories and our favorite childhood films

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
May 11, 2023
Editors List: Creating the perfect scene to write our dream stories

Editor’s List: Creating the perfect scene to write our dream stories

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
May 4, 2023
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should mullets come back into style in 2023?

Allison Budde and Emily Castillo
April 16, 2023
Womens basketball head coach, Sandrine Krul in her office that overlooks the basketball court on March 22 in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Kruls goal is to create a positive experience for the student athletes she coaches.

Coach Krul’s ideology promotes player’s rebounds from setbacks

Allison Budde, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
The editorial board sitting together holding the general excellence award that was received at JACC. All of the editors together on Thursday, March 16.

Editors’ List: The reflections and highlights from our trip to JACC

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Allison Budde, Sunny Silverstein, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
March 22, 2023
The vaqueros mens volleyball team put up a three man block against Antelope Valley College on Friday, March 17 in the Sports Pavillion at City College in Santa Barbara Calif. Head Coach Jordon Dyer explained that they’ve been instilling three man blocks a lot during practice.

Men’s volleyball team serves up victory for SBCC in clean sweep

Allison Budde, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
City Colleges head softball coach, Jasmyne Perry smiles as she holds a team meeting about their upcoming game against Saddleback College before practice on March 16 at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Softball coach intends to foster a sense of pride among players

March 21, 2023
From front to back; Brianna Jacobs, Janet Arias, Isabella Jensen Williams and Isbella Favazzo smile together on Feb. 27, in the Sports Pavillion in Santa Barbara, Calif. after their last team meeting of the season. Jacobs and Jensen Williams were named to the 2022-23 Western State Conference North Division All-Conference Team.

Four basketball athletes receive an academic award: slam dunk!

Allison Budde, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
The Halema‘uma‘u Crater erupts on Jan. 16 on the Island of Hawaii. Students were able to observe the eruption from close-up.

Students erupt with joy during breathtaking Hawaiian voyage

Allison Budde, Associate Editor
February 27, 2023
Starting left hand pitcher Jake Villar (No. 7) gives it his all even with a losing scoreboard. Villar throws the ball as the Cougar player awaits the pitch. The Vaqueros lost 0-3 against the Cuesta College Cougars at their home game at 2 p.m. On Feb. 21 at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara Calif.

Baseball battle in blustery wind terminates in 0-3 loss for SBCC

Allison Budde, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
From left, Troy Fitzgerald, Cole Richards, and Milton Haliniak wind up for a three person block against Fullertons middle blocker in the Sports Pavillion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Men’s volleyball players credit 3-1 win to teamwork and mindset

February 13, 2023
At the intersection of Ocean Rd. and El Colegio Rd. on UCSB campus, a sign reads “United for our Community” in support of Jewish community members in Isla Vista, Calif.

[Photo] Antisemitic flyers littering Isla Vista streets prompts distress

February 13, 2023
The Spring 2023 Editorial board sit on the tables outside of the newsroom, wearing coordinated outfits to match The Channels rebrand on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Editor’s List: Celebrating the new year with thoughtfulness, impact

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
February 10, 2023
Number 42, Aidan Mandel, attempts to steal the ball from an opponent on Feb. 5 at City college, Santa Barbara, Calif. Mandel is the tallest player on the basketball team, at 63.

Vaqueros take the win in a close game against LA Pierce College

Allison Budde, Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
Photo Illustration / THE CHANNELS

7 ways to upgrade your grocery shopping list as a college student

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
The Vaqueros women’s volleyball team celebrates their win against Saddleback on Nov. 19 in the Sports Pavillion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Vaqueros won the match 3-1.

Women’s volleyball advance to second round of SoCal Regionals

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022

Having more male athletes than female, SBCC still follows Title IX

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Defenders Sarah Hardin (No. 5) and Ana Magdalena Puentes (No. 2) guard the goal against forward Audrey Reed (No. 12) on Oct. 21 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hardin and Puentes worked together as a defense throughout the game to put pressure on the Olympians attackers.

San Diego team ends the women’s soccer winning streak in 1-0 match

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Aly Springer photographed with her coworkers at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club in Carpinteria, Calif. Photo provided courtesy of Springer.

Student athletes juggle their time managing school, work and sports

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Grace Wells (No. 12) and Megan Harrington (No. 6) reach for a block at the net on Oct. 12 in the Sports Pavillion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Shortly after, the team rallied together to clinch the third set, 27-25.

Women’s volleyball team shows off their gameplay to local players

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022

Voices: How has social media affected your self-image and mental health?

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, and Allison Budde
October 3, 2022
The women’s lacrosse team stands in front of a goal on Oct. 1 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The top row (from left) consists of Kia Kofoed, Taylor Ortiz, Ally Brubaker, Riley Sanchez, and Sabrina Forbes. The bottom row (from left), includes Paris Lisi, Maya Sordoillet, Erica Kunzmann, and Sydney Bascom.

Womens’ lacrosse team is in need of more funding to become official

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Are you for or against the discontinuation of the enforcement of masks in class?

Allison Budde and Delaney Newhouse
September 23, 2022
Forward No. 33, Brandon Garcia De La Fuente, slide tackles Rio Hondo Defender No. 7, Cesar Naranjo. The players were going head to head all night on Friday, Sept. 16 at La Playa stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC men’s soccer battles against Rio Hondo College, ties 1-1

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022

Voices: “What drew you to Santa Barbara City College?”

Ryan Painter and Allison Budde
May 6, 2022
Allison Budde (center) celebrates senior dress-up day on Oct. 4, 2019 at La Canadas high school in Flintridge, Calif. I felt out of place and awkward, Budde said about her taller-than-average height.

Learning how to love my height was a new opportunity for growth

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Rebound: Beach volleyball, track and field winners at WSC Champs

Rebound: Beach volleyball, track and field winners at WSC Champs

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
Rebound: Swim and dive make a big splash with another WSC title

Rebound: Swim and dive make a big splash with another WSC title

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Rebound: Mens tennis at WSC tourney, new baseball game dates

Rebound: Men’s tennis at WSC tourney, new baseball game dates

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Rebound: Swimming and diving takes first, baseball wins series

Rebound: Swimming and diving takes first, baseball wins series

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
Interim Superintendent-President Kindred Murillo demonstrates how to put on a KN95 mask on April 4 at City Colleges administration building in Santa Barbara, Calif. Although California recently lifted its mask mandates, City College still requires masks at all times while inside.

SBCC keeps mask mandate for the remainder of 2022 spring semester

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
City College outside hitter Jack McManus, 3, sprints to save a stray ball from hitting the ground during a game against LA Pierce College on March 30 at the sports pavilion in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College swept LA Pierce 3-0.

SBCC men’s volleyball completes home slate, sweeps LA Pierce 3-0

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Jack McManus spikes to score against El Camino during their game on March 16 at the Sports Pavilion in Santa Barbara, Calif. The City College Vaqueros lost to the El Camino Warriors 3-0.

No. 9 SBCC men’s volleyball drops in straight sets to No. 4 El Camino

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
March 18, 2022
City College’s women’s volleyball team line up to practice setting the ball for teammates to spike over the net on Thursday, Feb. 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The players said being on the team helps them build their concentration and focus.

City College Women’s volleyball program compares land to sand

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
Rebound: Baseball beats Oxnard two times, mens golf finishes 4th

Rebound: Baseball beats Oxnard two times, men’s golf finishes 4th

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Rebound: Mens volleyball sweeps, track and field at Sunshine Open

Rebound: Men’s volleyball sweeps, track and field at Sunshine Open

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
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