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Anthony Zell, Photo Editor

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From left, Eden Lazarus, Charlotte Wheeler, and Sofia Capelleti embrace as they celebrate Capelleti's goal in a file photo on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 against Oxnard College at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaquero's advance to 5-3-3 for the season.

[Photo] Three Vaquero teams honored for academic and athletic excellence

Aneka Edwards, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
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.

Editors’ list: What is your favorite holiday movie?

Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, and Anthony Zell
December 6, 2024
A Santa Barbara tour bike rolls through the bike path at West Beach on Aug. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College is the thread that weaves people together from all over the world.

The Channels asked SBCC: ‘What does your hometown mean to you?’

Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Anika Brodnansky, Izadora Hamm, and Anthony Zell
December 4, 2024
Bailey Pike trims the hair of a practice doll on Nov. 21 at the SBCC Cosmetology Academy in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I think that it's a great opportunity for people to branch out into their creative side," Pike said.

[Photo] From nail polish to hair dryers, the Cosmetology Department has it all

Kandice Kamori Hurst, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Ramon Cota flies past his defender to lay the ball up and in vs Cerro Coso College on Nov. 21 at The Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Cota scored 4 points vs Cerro Coso.

[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
In 2016 there were 198 deserted oil rigs along the coast of California due to oil pollution.

[Photo] Santa Barbara’s abundance of oil shaped history and inspired change

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Carly Hanna rises up to spike the ball vs Allan Hancock on Nov. 15 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College's next game is Tuesday Nov. 19 vs Bakersfield.

[Photo] Vaqueros beat Allan Hancock, improving their record score of 18-7

Colin Leese, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
From left, Keanu De Witt, Cesar Carranza and Instructor Dave Brainerd work together to put an air filter on the engine on Nov. 6 in the automotive shop at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I think it's just a super fun experience and it's a great learning opportunity," De Witt said.

[Photo] City College program prepares students for automotive careers

Kandice Kamori Hurst, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
The Vaquero's bench celebrates vs Bakersfield on Nov. 8 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College defeated Bakersfield 71-62.

[Photo] Women’s basketball beats Bakersfield and stays undefeated

Hunter Swanson, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
The Brawling Betties work on their footwork and the comfort of being off balance on Nov. 4 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Brawlin' Betties next event is at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

[Photo] How Santa Barbara’s Brawlin' Betties are actively redefining roller derby

November 11, 2024
David Morris listens to a journalism 101 student on Nov. 5 at the Democratic party at SoHo in Santa Barbara, Calif. "When I started this I had no idea what I needed to do... I really appreciate the support I got, it was critical," Morris said.

[Photo] David Morris dominates Area 4 election with community support

Izadora Hamm and Noah Manzarek-Naghi
November 6, 2024
Shane Wallace showers water from the second story of the West Campus Center on Oct. 26 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "Just pride and serving the community...my father was a firefighter," Wallace said.

City College hosts Santa Barbara Fire Department for emergency simulations

Anthony Zell, Photo Editor
October 28, 2024
La Playa Stadium sits empty on Oct. 27 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The stadium serves as home field to the Vaqueros athletic programs.

[Photo] SBCC athletics on probation until 2026 following football recruitment violations

October 28, 2024
Gustavo Loera-Cardenas (No. 17) advances the ball past his defender on Oct. 22 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Loera-Cardenas is a 1st year student from Santa Maria.

[Photo] Vaqueros secure shutout over Pierce College, tied for first in conference

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
Oil Platform Holly stands 2 miles offshore of Sands Beach on Oct. 23 in Isla Vista, Calif. Oil Platform Holly has been inactive since 2015 due to an oil spill.

[Photo] New California laws aim to regulate idle oil wells and protect coastlines

October 25, 2024
Bingbong, a 1 and a half year old Belgian Malse Shepard mix, watches as a car passes by on Oct. 22 at the County of Santa Barbara Animal Shelter in Santa Barbara, Calif. "[Bingbong] is extremely playful, and enjoys his time with humans. He's a little stressed when he's left alone in the kennels...he really just wants a home," Animal Handler Dustin Fujuikawa said.

[Photo] Students help shelter dogs find forever homes through fostering

October 27, 2024
Mary Sullivan gazes forward on Oct. 17 in the Nursing Lab at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "Not having a bachelors program will inhibit doors that may not open for them...the bachelors is going to open more doors for them, more opportunities as far as management positions and leadership," Sullivan said.

[Photo] Newsom veto blocks bachelor’s path for City College nursing students

November 1, 2024
Aruni Boteju, Board of Trustees District 4 Goleta candidate, beams on Oct. 11 at the Great Meadow on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. " I am very supportive of Measure P because it is important... having proper science labs, classrooms for our children to have access. The children are the future," Boteju said

[Photo] TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 4 Goleta candidate Aruni Boteju

October 14, 2024
David Morris, Board of Trustees District 4 Goleta candidate, grins on Oct. 10 at Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I am committed to maintaining and enhancing the high quality, affordable higher education, career technical training and life-long learning opportunities that SBCC provides," Morris stated

[Photo] TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 4 Goleta candidate David Morris

October 14, 2024
Maximilian Dollhopf from Dettenhauser, Germany clutches his jersey and gazes forward on Oct. 2, 2024 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "It's a beautiful place...the school is great... I love the coaches, love the team, so there wouldn't be any other players that I'd want to be with right now," Dollhopf said.

[Photo] International student athletes forge new paths and experiences at SBCC

Djamila Rodeck, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Sue Houlihan-Davis joyfully wraps the thumb of an athlete with athletic tape on Oct. 8 in the athletic training room at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "It's really rewarding to see somebody come from not being able to participate to being able to get back on the field and do what they love," Houlihan-Davis said.

[Photo] Susan Houlihan-Davis guides SBCC athletes to excel on and off the field

October 11, 2024
Jett Black-Maertz beams on Oct. 5 at the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'm hoping to bring a stronger connection between City College and the greater community of Santa Barbara...I think the college is not just a place of learning but a community resource," Black-Maertz said.

[Photo] TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 3 Santa Barbara candidate Jett Black

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
Sebastian Aldana Jr. radiates on Oct. 4 at the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'd like to enhance the outreach...I feel (the kids in the community) need a little guidance and direction...encourage them, inspire, and give them some words of wisdom," Aldana Jr stated.

[Photo] TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 3 Santa Barbara candidate Sebastian Aldana Jr.

October 7, 2024
Julia Ryan leaps over the Rio Hondo defender on Sept. 27 at La Playa Stadium at city College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College advances to 6-2-1 for the season.

[Photo] Vaquero women’s soccer battles to tie the Rio Hondo Roadrunners 1-1

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Kyle Richards, Board of Trustees District 2 Goleta candidate, grins on Sept. 26 at Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I've endorsed it...the facilities on campus could use some support," Richards said.

[Photo] TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 2 Goleta candidate Kyle Richards

October 4, 2024
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[Photo] Surge in fraudulent bot enrollments provokes City College to take action

Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2024
Alex Pagan crosses over his defender on Sept. 20 at City College's basketball club's 3v3 tournament at Estero park in Isla Vista, Calif. The Basketball Club plans monthly tournaments, and each player pitches in money to reward the winning team.

[Photo] SBCC Basketball club is in need of an advisor in hopes of becoming official

Djamila Rodeck, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
The Garvin Theatre is occupied with stage props from a prior production season on Sept. 17 in the Garvin Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Theatre Group will be having an all-student show named "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge" on Nov. 13 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.

[Photo] Theatre arts department prepares productions for the 2024-25 season

Kandice Kamori Hurst, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
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