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The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

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Cebelli Pfeifer

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor

Fall 2023, Spring 2024

All content by Cebelli Pfeifer
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
Collage of stills from video interviews The Channels conducted for a project revolving around the upcoming presidential election.

The Channels asked the community for their thoughts on the upcoming presidental election

Angel Corzo, Sofia Stavins, Claire Geriak, Ruby Cobourn, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Julia Torres, Taajvi Singh, Anneli Larson, and Jack Connell
April 19, 2024
Student in City Colleges marine science class examine tidal pools during low tide in Santa Barbara, Calif. Photo courtesy of Michelle Paddack.

Marine sciences offer opportunities hands-on and through technology

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
April 19, 2024
Courtesy of Judy Garey.

The Theatre Group honors beloved educator and his achievements

Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor
April 19, 2024
Justin Stark, Tiffany Story, Grace Wilson and Nicholis Sheley in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith, April 10-27, 2024, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus. Photo credit: Ben Crop

REVIEW: Theatre Group premieres new entertaining and witty comedy

Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor
April 13, 2024
The newly raised pride flag flows outside of the Luria Library on April 4 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is the first time a pride flag has been raised on City Colleges campus, and will remain up until the end of April.

SBCC hosts first ever Pride flag raising ceremony to kickstart April

Cebelli Pfeifer, Associate Editor
April 5, 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.

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

Cebelli Pfeifer, Features Editor
February 13, 2024
The SBCC Symphony prepares for their semester debut with guest conductor Valerie Malvinni on Dec. 3 at the Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The group rehearse together weekly for one final big performance as the curtains close for the semester.

The SBCC Symphony’s captivating performance wraps up semester

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
University of California Santa Barbara has implemented Wellness Vending Machine on campus providing sexual health and wellness products for minimal costs. By 2029, California Universities will be required to have one vending machine on campus carrying contraceptives, menstrual products and more.

California college campuses begin to provide wellness vending machines

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
26 chemicals that can be found in cosmetics have been banned by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 8. Created on Canva.

26 chemicals are being banned in cosmetics, why did it take so long?

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

Voices: “How have you been affected by the housing shortage in Santa Barbara?”

Delaney Newhouse, Cebelli Pfeifer, and Julia Torres
December 4, 2023
Alberto Lules Am I Truly Free mixed media on plastic is a part of Lules mixed media and paintings portfolio. While Lule was in prison, Lule began creating art to transform his headspace outside of the confinement. Courtesy of Alberto Lule

Artist Alberto Lule showcases prison, addiction and life after incarceration

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Illustration showing the different places that are traveled to through the SBCC Study Abroad program. Created on Canva on Nov. 27 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC Study Abroad hosts Costa Rica, France and Japan expeditions

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
After the signing of Bill AB 389, California State Universities must report and return Native American remains and cultural artifacts to their respective tribes. This infographic shows different schools holding artifacts, created on Canva.

Native American remains must be returned after signing of Bill AB 389

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
The audience attending the movie screening of Blue Beetle wait in excitement for the film to commence on Nov. 4 in the BC Forum at SBCC in Santa Barbara, Calif. Based on the DC character Jaime Reyes, the audience follows Reyes through his jouney to becoming the Blue Beetle. Photo courtesy of Ivan Vega.

Future Leaders of America present ‘Blue Beetle’ and encourage survery

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Courtesy of Tracy Kofford

SBCC Dance Company’s production features one-of-a-kind preformances

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
A fire truck and automobiles light up Del Playa drive on Friday, October 13th in Isla Vista, Calif. Students kicked off the Halloween season filling the streets of Isla Vista weeks before the day arrives.

Halloween used to mark the night of fabled local parties. What happened?

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Illustration by Cebelli Pfeifer. There are over 80 programs for formally incarcerated students provided by California Community Colleges today.

Community colleges offer support for formally incarcerated students

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
The Disabilities Services and Programs for Students departmemnt gather for a staff photo in their office on Oct 5, 2023. The DSPS Office is located in the Student Services Building on West Campus at SBCC in Santa Barbara, Calif.

The DSPS program at City College support students with disabilities

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Witer
October 6, 2023
From left, Sergio Lagunas, Raices program coordinator, Rosy Vidal-Ayres Raices academic counselor and, Dr. Melissa Menendez Raices project director of Title V HSI Grant, and professor of English pose next to the newly planted tree and plaque on Tuesday, Sept.12 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The event commemorates the kickstart of the program at City College.

Raices tree planting ceremony celebrates new roots at SBCC

Cebelli Pfeifer, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
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