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Anthony Zell

Anthony Zell, Photo Editor

Fall 2023, Spring 2024

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The Channels Spring 2024 editors bunch up on April 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. For the first time since the coronavirus, The Channels is comprised of a full editorial staff, comprised of eight editors.

Editors’ List: What do you wish you knew before attending college?

Julia Torres, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Sofia Stavins, Ruby Cobourn, Angel Corzo, Claire Geriak, and Anthony Zell
April 26, 2024
Joy, 5, runs with her kite at the Kite Festival on April, 21, 2024 at the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Learning how to fly a kite... weve been trying to learn for years and now we have plenty of people here to helps us, Joys mother said.

Kites fill the sky along with awards, events, and food trucks at The Great Meadow

Anthony Zell, Photo Editor
April 22, 2024
James Jimmy Friery beams at the Great Meadow on City Colleges East Campus on April 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Friery is the only statistician on staff, and writes game recaps for every sporting event, while also working full time at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

[Photo] Jimmy Friery knocks his SBCC sports recaps out of the park

Sylvia Stewart, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Brett Land grins at the Great Meadow at City Colleges East Campus on April 10 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Land has been a part time English proessor at City College for 10 years, while also teaching mutilple yoga classes.

[Photo] Instructor Brett Land’s irregular journey to teaching and tranquility

Anika Brodnansky, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Alena Johnson eyes the Allan Hancock College batter on March 28, 2024 at Perishing Park at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Johnson allowed 7 hits for Allan Hancock College.

Vaqueros softball team loses to Hancock College by seven runs

Anthony Zell, Photo Editor
April 1, 2024
Melissa Menendez flaunts on East Campus on March 15, 2024 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Menendez recently won the Hayward Award, honoring her excellence as part of the City College faculty.

[Photo] SBCC recognizes Melissa Menendez as 28th recipient of Hayward Award

Brenda Greening, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
The Vaqueros gather together during the final timeout of the game on March 1 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College falls to 2-5 for the season.

[Photo] Vaqueros lose against Santa Monica, division conferences fill next week

Anika Brodnansky, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Sasha Smelyanskiy and the Honors program hosts its third ever open mic on Feb. 22, 2024 at the BC Forum at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. I feel like every time it gets better... people know what a great vibe it is and were definitely going to have another one next month Smelyanskiy said.

[Photo] SBCCs Honor Program entertains students and staff with open mic

Duke Hagen, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
William Pace floats the ball over an Oxnard defender on Feb. 23, 2024 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Pace notched a double double scoring 18 points and grabbing 13 rebounds against Oxnard College.

The Vaqueros men’s basketball team win in a match against the Condors

Anthony Zell, Photo Editor
February 26, 2024
Dakota Carberry grabs meals from the food pantry on Feb. 14, 2024 at the Basic Needs Center at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. they are very useful when it comes to food, especially these little hot meals... aswell as other resources that they have Carberry said.

[Photo] The Basic Needs Center provides health resources for all students

Anneli Larson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
Honey Guzman gets assistance from a bookstore assistant on Jan. 29 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Promise, EOPS, DSPS...we spend a lot of money on the books, and that helps me a lot, Guzman said.

[Photo] Textbook pricing concerns remain at large for faculty as Follett takes over

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
February 13, 2024
Members of UCSB Students for Justice in Palestine and Central Coast Antiwar Coalition rally together on Feb. 10, at the corner of Hollister and Storke Road in Goleta, Calif. Gaza Gaza dont you cry, we will never let you die! the two groups wailed.

Activists fill streets of Goleta in order to support Palestine and spread awareness

Anthony Zell, Photo Editor
February 12, 2024
From Left, Roger Durling, Joel Kachi Benson, and Matthew Ogens gleam together on Feb. 7 on the red carpet for the premire of Madu at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. Santa Barbara has hosted the International Film Festival for 39 straight years, begining in 1986.

[Photo] Directors of “MADU” inspire youth at Santa Barbara Film Festival opening

Julia Torres, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2024
Photo Essay: Getting to know the community behind Santa Barbaras houseless population

Photo Essay: Getting to know the community behind Santa Barbara’s houseless population

Anthony Zell, Staff Photographer
December 8, 2023
Guard Nick Tjaden floats the ball over a pool of defenders on Nov. 21 in the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Tjaden tallied four points and four assists off the bench for the Vaqueros.

Vaqueros mens basketball conquer over College of the Canyons 85-70

Anthony Zell, Staff Photographer
November 27, 2023
Alison and Ellie Naftaly hang upside down during the Seance performance and Victorian Masquerade presented by Music of Ghost on Nov. 4, 2023 at the SBCAST creative space in Santa Barbara, Calif. Music of Ghost produces otherworldly jams and aerial performances.

Haunting aerial dance performances beguiles community at masquerade

Anthony Zell, Staff Photographer
November 6, 2023
City College students surround their trunk decorations during Trunk-or-Treat on on Oct. 6 at City Colleges West Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. All participants were judged on their set-ups, and an award was given out for the best decorations.

Vaqueros host annual Trunk-or-Treat with candy bars, face paint, bubbles and more

Anthony Zell, Staff Photographer
October 30, 2023
Roger Jimenez prepares carne asada an hour before the Rogers Taco stand opens for business on Saturday, Sept. 30th in Isla Vista, Calif. Jimenez commutes from Los Angeles a couple time each week to set up his stand for Isla Vista residents.

[Photo] Tasty, cheap, and all over Instagram: students love to eat at Roger’s Tacos

Sylvia Stewart, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
Voices: What is your most profound spiritual experience?

Voices: “What is your most profound spiritual experience?”

Angel Corzo, Sylvia Stewart, and Anthony Zell
October 16, 2023
Charlotte Wheeler protects the ball against her defender on Friday, Oct, 6 against Oxnard College at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. After Oxnard scored the first goal, City College responded by scoring three unanswered goals to secure the win.

[Photo] Vaqueros brought the heat to the stadium against Oxnard Condors

Sylvia Stewart, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
The cheerleading team performs on September 23 at City Colleges La Playa stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The cheer program returned this fall after a three year hiatus.

[Photo] SBCC cheerleading program resurrects after 3-year hiatus, anticipates soaring into future

Delaney Newhouse, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 4, 2023
The Vaqueros offensive line huddles together to discuss the set play on Saturday, Sept. 23 against the College of the Canyons at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros are set to play again Saturday, Sept. 30 against Ventura College.

[Photo] College of the Canyons emerge victorious against the Vaqueros

Max Maliszewski, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Natalia Morozova helps a student sign up for the psychology club on east campus during club day on Sept. 13 at City College in Santa Barbara Calif. The psychology club will be inviting Spencer Sherman, a clinical licensed psychologist, to speak on psychedelic psychotherapy this semester.

Snakes, telescopes, bubbles, oh my! Club day exhibits SBCC’s brightest and zaniest groups

Anthony Zell, Staff Photographer
September 22, 2023
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