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Bianca Ascencio, A&E Editor

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Esports Club and Gamers United approved by student government

Esports Club and Gamers United approved by student government

October 16, 2021
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Is social media a force for good?

October 8, 2021
Grammy Award-winning artist Ted Nash virtually attends a Lunch Break Big Band rehearsal on Oct. 1 in the Drama/Music building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The band members each play original compositions for Nash, then receive feedback on their work.

SBCC’s jazz bands to play with Grammy Award-winning artist

October 4, 2021
Courtesy image of the fourth studio album Red by Taylor Swift.

‘Red’ by Taylor Swift is a banger that rocks my world 10 years later

October 1, 2021

Elementary students should be required to learn two languages

September 27, 2021
Clockwise from the top left, singer and musician Marisol “La Marisoul” Hernandez, wrestler and actor Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta, professionally known as “El Santo,” broadcaster Polo Ascencio with his daughter Arts & Entertainment Editor Bianca Ascencio, musician Ritchie Valens and journalist and activist Ruben Salazar.

Editors’ List: Hispanic figures who influence and embolden our lives

September 24, 2021
John Connelly shows his associate Kim Brown around City Colleges new exhibit, Planet Earth, on Sept. 10 in the Atkinson Gallery at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The recurring theme of the exhibit is the space we occupy on the land and sea.

Atkinson Gallery’s ‘Planet Earth’ exhibit embraces the land and sea

September 17, 2021
From left, Andrea Adame, Roxy Hernandez and Koby Pfonner, practice a new song wearing special masks with flaps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Room 105 in the Drama/Music building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Adame said playing through a mask was doable but a little bothersome on fast charts.

SBCC musicians swing back into the rhythm of playing in person

September 10, 2021
The newly launched website inspired by the 18th Annual All-SBCC Student Conference, hosted by The Honors Program. The virtual Student Conference asked students to share their take on the subject of “Justice: Environmental. Economic. Racial.” Student submissions could be papers, videos, art or music, and represent each art department of City College

Honors Program students awarded at first virtual Student Conference

May 3, 2021

College-aged women can face unique challenges staying safe

April 30, 2021
Santa Barbara City College will be hosting its second virtual commencement at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 7. This years ceremony will be hosted through the Full Measure mobile platform, and all speeches will be prerecorded and available on YouTube.

City College to celebrate second virtual commencement for 2021

April 30, 2021
Cameron Olandt, the 2020-2021 recipient of the The William Olivarius Biology Scholarship on the steps of the Physical Science building on April, 22 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Olandt said he did not expect to receive the scholarship, but that he is looking forward to the opportunities it will help provide.

City College student awarded William Olivarius Scholarship

April 23, 2021
The Santa Barbara City College Lunch Break Big Band performing on March 1, 2021 over Youtube through Jamulus. The band come together again after technical difficulties on Monday, Feb 22 prevented them from performing synchronistically.

[Photo] Virtual performance magnificently highlights students' musical chops

March 5, 2021
The Santa Barbara City College Lunch Break Big Band performing on March 1, 2021 over Youtube through Jamulus. The band come together again after technical difficulties on Monday, Feb 22 prevented them from performing synchronistically.

Virtual performance magnificently highlights students’ musical chops

March 5, 2021
Solé Machart (left), and her boyfriend Mateo Ochoa with the inventory from Macharts jewelry business Vibrant Sunshine on Feb. 18, 2021 from Macharts home in Santa Barbara, Calif. Machart started making jewelry for fun and now sells her unique handmade jewelry on her Etsy shop.

City College student starts online shop with unconventional jewelry

February 22, 2021
Courtesy Image of “The Sandlot” directed by David Mickey Evans.

‘The Sandlot’ hits a home-run of nostalgia during troubling times

January 29, 2021
Oren Skoog, Leslie Ann Story, Courtney Schwass and Leesa Beck in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward, directed by R. Michael Gros. Photo Credit: Ben Crop

Theatre department ends strong term after crowd-pleasing plays

December 6, 2019
From Left, Tiana Garcia helps Mia Roylance edit the rough draft of an essay she wrote for her English class on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in the Cartwright Learning Center at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Student tutoring provides unique assistance, boosts math grades

December 6, 2019
Taylor Brooks (No.2) gets a clean shot off and scores during a game against LA Pierce on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College beat LA Pierce 17-4.

SBCC water polo star breaks all-time goal record in final season

December 6, 2019
Penny OMahoney on the set of the play Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, currently playing in the Jurkowitz Theater on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. OMahoney is playing the co-lead role of Elinor Dashwood along with a cast comprised of fellow City College students.

Theatre Arts major finds home and community on City College stage

November 22, 2019
From left, Miranda Ortega, Ryan Ostendorf, Penny O’Mahoney and Ryan Rathbun in the SBCC Theatre Arts Department production of Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Kate Hamill, directed by Katie Laris.

SBCC play captivates audience in a story of love and heartbreak

November 16, 2019
(l-r) Miranda Ortega, Ryan Ostendorf, Penny O’Mahoney and Ryan Rathbun in the SBCC Theatre Arts Department production of Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Kate Hamill, Directed by Katie Laris, November 13-23, 2019, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus.

Upcoming SBCC play offers new and fresh take on timeless classic

November 8, 2019
Waverly Golden (No.8) puts pressure on Maria Sandoghdar (No.14) after she lost the ball from her grip on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Vaqueros sweep Saturday games, undefeated at home this season

November 3, 2019
Taylor Brooks (No.2) gets a clean shot off and scores during a game against LA Pierce on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College beat LA Pierce 17-4.

SBCC kicks off annual invitational with 17-4 victory over LA Pierce

November 2, 2019
Oren Skoog and Leesa Beck in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward, directed by R. Michael Gros.

SBCC Theater Group opens season with strong start with ‘Blithe Spirit’

October 12, 2019
Taylor Brooks charges down Sierra Cameron before she can pass to a teammate on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros came out with a 10-4 win against Ventura College.

SBCC Water Polo beats Ventura in first game at Santa Barbara High

September 26, 2019

Taking time off from school eased insecurities and clarified my goals

September 20, 2019
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