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Erika Endrijonas now serves as City Colleges superintendent-president since Aug. 1. Endrijonas is getting back into the loop of things at City College after returning to the campus since her departure in 2009.

[Photo] Erika Endrijonas is hoping to provide stability as she comes back to SBCC

September 30, 2023
From left, Huy Dinh, Bryan Wong, Anastasia Savonov, Libby Wilmer, Soph Kofed and Elena Fuentes meet for the first Associated Student Government meeting on Friday, Sept. 8 in Santa Barbara, Calif. For their next meeting on Sept. 29, the board will be conducting interviews with potential incoming members.

[Photo] ASG prepares interviews for new commissioners to join the board

September 25, 2023
The Garden and Micheltorena street signs glow posted across from the Alameda Park on Sept. 24 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Just a week before, a rally was held outside of a former USCB professors apartment complex, after a video was released of the professor saying racist remarks.

[Photo] Racist remarks causes distress within Santa Barbara community

September 25, 2023
The mural celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander culture gleams in the sunshine outside of City Colleges Campus Center in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mural was a collaboration between the AAPI+ community on City College campus, and the Twin Walls Mural Company based in Californias Bay Area.

[Photo] New campus center mural features Asian and Desi American heritage

September 25, 2023
City College students follow the guidance of the Twin Walls Mural Company to contribute to the mural outside of the cafeteria on east campus on Sept. 12 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The muralists marked spaces on the wall that needed to be colored in by the volunteers.

[Photo] New campus center mural features Asian and Desi American heritage

September 25, 2023

Voices: “What is your happy place?”

Claire Geriak, Ruby Cobourn, and Tatiana H. Moore
September 25, 2023
SBCC Faculty present conflicts with Antioch to The Board of Trustees

SBCC Faculty present conflicts with Antioch to The Board of Trustees

Claire Geriak, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2023
From left, Huy Dinh, Bryan Wong, Anastasia Savonov, Libby Wilmer, Soph Kofed and Elena Fuentes converge for the first Associated Student Government meeting on Friday, Sept. 8 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The group is taking applications for the board until Wednesday, Sept. 20 and are eager to meet and interview the applicants.

[Photo] ASG makes steps to feature Schott and Wake campuses in community

September 19, 2023
Editors List: What was something you learned over summer?

Editors’ List: What was something you learned over summer?

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, Delaney Newhouse, and Sofia Stavins
September 15, 2023
Curator Thomas Carrasco beams from ear to ear during his speech for his exhibition Xicana/o/x Time and Space, celebrating Chicanx culture on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Santa Barbara City College. Carrasco is also an American Ethnic Studies professor at City College.

[Photo] Ethnic studies professor examines Chicano culture in Atkinson exhibit

September 20, 2023
Standing from left, Bryan Wong, Huy Dinh, Elena Fuentes, Soph Kofed, Anastasia Savonov, and Libby Wilmer, sitting, serve as the 2023-2024 Associated Student Government on Friday, Sept. 8 in Santa Barbara, Calif. As the first weeks of school begin to roll in, ASG looks forward to adding members to this years board.

[Photo] ASG makes steps toward more EBT availability throughout SBCC campus

September 11, 2023

The Channels staff share their end of the semester takeaways

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, and Sofia Stavins
May 12, 2023
The dogs of Santa Barbara come to SBCC each day, filling the Great Meadow with furry friends

The dogs of Santa Barbara come to SBCC each day, filling the Great Meadow with furry friends

Claire Geriak, Associate Editor
May 12, 2023
Andruw Martinez stands at the foot of his Ford van, reminiscing about the journeys he has taken along side it. From top to bottom of Californias cost, Martinez resides in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC student pulls inspiration from life of loss and adventure

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
Erika Endrijonas introduced as new Superintendent President

Erika Endrijonas introduced as new Superintendent President

Angel Corzo and Claire Geriak
May 8, 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

Voices: “What was your worst job experience?”

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, and Chloe McKay
May 4, 2023

Voices: “What’s your favorite way to connect with nature?”

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, and Alexis Chavez
April 28, 2023
Kayne Hunter takes a solo during Lunch Breaks set at the Garvin Theater during the Big Band Blowout on Monday, April 23 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hunter also plays guitar in the City College New World Jazz Ensemble.

[Photo] Jazz bands showcase their final concert at the Big Band Blowout

April 28, 2023
John Connely (left) gleems while presenting Cenvis Mccullahs Eli Luria Honorary Scholarship in Studio Art at the 2023 Student Exhibition on Thursday, April 20 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The scholarship was amounted at $5,000.

[Photo] Students win scholarship money from their art displayed at SBCC

April 28, 2023
From left, Amanda Reed, Jami Alhady, and Elle Swing host their thrifting booth at the Honors Sustainability Festival on Friday, April 21 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The City College students gathered clothes to sell during the festival, stating that it needed to be done.

[Photo] Honors Program supports local vendors at sustainability event

April 24, 2023
Bella Duncan (left) plays the trombone over the anti-abortion presentation beside a student holding a sign reading Nobodys entitled to anyones body outside of the Luria Library on March 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Duncan passed by in between her music classes, and provided a soundtrack during the protest.

[Photo] Graphic anti-abortion materials incite intense student response

April 19, 2023
Evan Blix, frontman of Glenn Annie, serenades the crowd at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club on March 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Blixs musical ability and chemsitry with his band led them to winning first place at Shabangs Battle of the Bands tour.

Santa Barbara musicians compete in Battle of the Bands tour for Shabang Music and Arts Festival

Claire Geriak, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2023
From left, Abby Sassaman, Ian Black, Dianne Black and Brady Picket on the corner of State street and Figueroa street on April 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Dianne holds a sign reading, Bans off our bodies, as Abbys sign reads, Abortion is Heath Care, distributed by Planned Parenthood.

[Photo] Locals gather to protest the hold placed on the Texas abortion pill

April 17, 2023
Adrián González lifts Katie Evans during the 2023 Collective dance recital on April 14 at the Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The duo were paired in multiple pieces in the recital, featuring intricate lifts and movements.

[Photo] Poetry and grace found through the elegance of SBCC’s dancers

April 19, 2023

The Channels wants to know: ‘Do you feel safe?’

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, Emma Welch, and Delaney Newhouse
April 14, 2023
A shopper strolls by the clothing racks on March 13 at Alpha Thrift in Santa Barbara, Calif. The two-story building on Milpas Street also has a store on Hollister Ave in Goleta.

[Photo] Thrifting culture: is it a positive or a negative type of fashion?

March 24, 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
A large eucalyptus tree drapes across Loma Alta drive and student motorcycle parking on City Colleges Main Campus on March 21 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The tree roots are exposed from employee parking on East Campus.

[Photo] Fallen tree on City College Main Campus prompts power outage

March 21, 2023
The Channels staff that attended JACC on Saturday March 11, proudly holding the award for general excellence in San Francisco, Calif.

The Channels staff takes home 16 awards after attending JACC

Claire Geriak, Associate Editor
March 17, 2023
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