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Claire Geriak, Arts & Entertainment Editor

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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
Candidate Richard Storti looks out into the audience of the Garvin Theatre during his public forum on March 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Storti has previously served as assistant superintendent vice president at Pasadena City College.

Richard Storti outlines goal of fostering a diverse community

Claire Geriak, Associate Editor
March 16, 2023
Banner of Passion Project Challenge

Startups can be kickstarted with Scheinfeld Center’s many tools

Claire Geriak, Associate Editor
March 6, 2023
Courtesy of The SBCC Theatre Group. (Ben Crop)

“A Comedy of Tenors” brings audience together with laughter

Claire Geriak, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 3, 2023
Students walk nearby the Friendship Plaza and Campus Store on Thursday, Feb. 16 in Santa Barbara Calif.

[Photo] COVID-19 reshapes the dynamic of students and their education

March 3, 2023
Darrell M. McNeill gestures to his wife and co-founder Sally Foxen-McNeill, as he explains the roots behind creating the Santa Barbara Black Culture House on Feb. 10 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Black Culture House hosts an event about multiracial identity

February 24, 2023
Michelle Danner beams during the red carpet of the viewing for Mirandas Victim in Santa Barbara, Calif. Danner directed the first feature film for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

[Photo] Santa Barbara presents 38th annual film festival after virus

February 17, 2023
Kayne Hunter gazes at his music charts in the A Combo, New World Jazz Ensemble on Feb. 13 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC big bands swing SOhO audience into Valentine’s day

February 17, 2023
Anti-Drag story time protesters gather on the corner of State and Figueroa streets on Feb. 11 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Some of the signs read keep kids innocent, Miss Angel is a guy, and stop targeting children.

[Photo] Downtown protest breaks out for and against local drag queen

February 13, 2023
The Spring 2023 Editorial board sit on the tables outside of the newsroom, wearing coordinated outfits to match The Channels rebrand on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Editor’s List: Celebrating the new year with thoughtfulness, impact

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
February 10, 2023
Vivian Storm gestures to her Black History Month presentation on Jan. 30 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Drag show highlights Black artists’ contributions to culture

February 10, 2023
Caire (left) and Amy Geriak (right) celebrate Claires 17th birthday party shortly after Amy finished chemotherapy treatment on June 12, 2020 in Los Alamos, Calif.

My mom’s battle against breast cancer taught me to appreciate life

Claire Geriak, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Professor Eric Hediner conducts Sevens The One for City Colleges Good Times Big Band on Nov. 17 at the Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Eric Heidner’s forte is conducting pieces for the music department

Claire Geriak, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles H. Wood III (bottom left) conducts the premiere of his Fanfare for America with a combined brass choir on Nov. 6 at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara, Calif. Members of the various ensembles that performed earlier in the night came together to bring Wood’s piece to life.

Music Departments shows off their talents using multiple instruments

Claire Geriak, Staff Write
November 11, 2022
From left, Manhattan Wood, Luke Thatcher, Carlos Costillo and Riley Carter start prepping for the scene to begin on Oct. 29 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Film students show the meaning behind upcoming film “Sparks”

Claire Geriak, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Courtesy of The Theatre Group at SBCC.

Everything goes right at ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ shown at Garvin

Claire Geriak, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Groundskeeper Dan Gaffney shovels mulch into a recently deweeded area near the City College music building on Sept. 30 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mulch made from recycled debris is provided for free by the City of Santa Barbara and is used sustainably to prevent weeds.

SBCC generates climate solutions amongst few COVID-19 setbacks

Claire Geriak, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022

[Video] Voices: “What song are you listening to and how does it make you feel?”

September 19, 2022

Fiona Apple’s music inspires confidence, self love, and emotion

Claire Geriak, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
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