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Desiree Erdmann, Photo Editor

Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021

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Screengrab of the Academic Achievement Zone website where student athletes can go for assistance in completing their educational goals.

[Photo] COVID-19 strikes out the SBCC Academic Achievement Zone

March 1, 2021
Jazz instructor Andrew Martinez with his saxophone outside the Garvin Theater on Feb. 23, 2021, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Martinez first started playing the saxophone when he was in 8th grade and has never put it down since.

[Photo] Anonymous donation strikes a chord with music department

February 26, 2021
Anna Grace Butler works on taking apart the transmission and putting it back together on Feb. 22 during the automotive lab in the MacDougall Administration Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. “I love this place, it’s fixed a lot of my cars,” said Butler, who has been a part of the Automotive department since she was 16 during middle college.

[Photo] Female students in auto program hope for a shift in representation

February 26, 2021
Yona Redz freshly made Taco de Birria on Feb. 17 at Yona Redz location of 532 State St. in downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. Owner Jonathan “Yona” Estrada started as a backyard taco stand back in May and now has his first official location.

[Photo] Yona Redz brings a traditional Mexican favorite to Santa Barbara’s thriving State Street promenade

February 26, 2021
In response to a consistent drop in out-of-state enrollment, the City College outreach team is focusing on reaching local high school students who may be considering City College during the challenges of the pandemic. File photo of a walking path on City College's main campus from Jan. 2021.

[Photo] City College strives to engage local students amid low enrollment

February 15, 2021
Brea Cook (left), and Cara Christian practice caring for a simulated tracheostomy patient on Feb. 9 2021 at the Nursing Lab in the City College Administration building in Santa Barbara, Calif. Each pair of students work together, learning the entire process of setting up a sterile tray of supplies and changing the dressings where the patient's breathing tube would be placed.

[Photo] Maintaining stability, SBCC nursing program survives in-person classes

February 15, 2021
Jean Nell, right, smiles while being serenaded by the barbershop quartet 'Modern Nostalgia' at her 96th birthday party on Friday Feb. 14 2020 at Beach City in Santa Barbara, Calif. Nell lived at her apartment with an ocean view at Beach City for nearly 30 years. She originally moved into the apartments before they were converted into student housing.

[Photo] Beloved 'surrogate grandmother' of Beach City residents dead at 96

February 15, 2021
From left Aranzazu Magallanes, Jirehandre Bitangila, and Megan Mcgill carry boxes of pre-packaged fresh produce and non-perishables to a students car at the food distribution event in the West Campus Lot 5-1 on Wednesday Feb. 10, 2021 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The boxes have fresh produce such as celery, apples and milk along with items like bread and pasta as well.

[Photo] Students lead the way for CESJ, providing through the pandemic

February 12, 2021

[Video] Voices: “What’s one new thing that happened to you because of the quarantine?”

February 8, 2021
In the third round of CARES Act grants in early March, $2.8 million will be given out to students from the latest Federal COVID-19 relief bill. File image of the Campus Center from Jan. 26, 2021, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Students to receive another $2.8M in CARES Act grants this February

February 8, 2021

[Video] Voices: “What is your biggest goal for 2021?”

February 1, 2021
Board policy 3052 was drafted after an inappropriate student-teacher relationship last year, an attempt to protect students from predatory behavior. File Photo of the Student Services Center from January 2021.

[Photo] Senate debates new language for student-teacher relations policy

February 1, 2021
From the top of the bleachers at La Playa Stadium the black gravel that was laid down as a base for the artificial turf 11-years-ago can be seen almost as clearly as if you were down on the field on Feb. 1, 2020, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The holes and ripped up turf can also be seen from a distance.

[Photo] Overdue turf at La Playa scheduled to begin replacement in April 2021

February 1, 2021
Chef Stephane Rapp teaches his Principles of Pantry class how to cut a carrot from his teaching station at the front of a socially distanced class where each student has his or her own workstation on Jan. 25, 2021 in the cafeteria where the culinary department is temporarily holding classes at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chef Rapp originally came to America in the 80’s and ultimately stayed because of his passion for culinary education.

[Photo] Culinary arts instructor channels passion for food and education

February 1, 2021
Inga Guzyte cuts off a small portion of a reflection piece of skateboard to add detail to a new portrait she started recently on Nov. 30 at her studio in Santa Barbara, Calif. Each detail of each of her artworks is inlaid and not just layered on top of each other.

[Photo] Local artist creates unique art using thrashed skateboards

December 7, 2020
From left to right starting on the top Faculty Advisor Joshua Molina, Photo Editor Desiree Erdmann, LTA John Rose, News Editor Rodrigo Hernandez, Features Editor Alloy Zarate, Opinion Editor Jacob Frank, Editor-in-Chief Ryan P. Cruz, and A&E Editor August Lawrence on the last production Zoom call during The Channels fall 2020 semester on Dec. 7. All fall ‘20 editors will be returning in the spring as editors.

[Photo] Channels editors share joys and challenges of reporting virtually

December 7, 2020
Before the new class structures that were put into place by the COVID-19 pandemic the culinary classes would be taught in pods with shared equipment and ingredients, now each student has their own workstation, supplies and ingredients. Before each class the instructor and LTA’s prep each station with trays of supplies and ingredients measured out for their exact needs that day in class.

[Photo] Culinary arts at SBCC cuts through the obstacles of staying on campus

December 4, 2020
Angi Daus climbs up Half Dome on July 23, 2020 in Yosemite, Calif., using the support cables installed in 1920. The cables are an example of national parks becoming more convenient and accessible, but not without trade-offs.

[Photo] Future commercialization will ruin Santa Rosa Island natural beauty

November 30, 2020
There are many non technology based activities to do when it comes to art. Trying out a new medium of paint, collage, drawing or even making a sculpture out of found objects around your house can help pass the time on Nov. 29 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Beat quarantine boredom without internet connection, fun at home

November 30, 2020
Erin Guereña trims up long-time returning client Tyler Silvestre's hair on Nov. 19, 2020 at Haven Barber Shop at 1924 De La Vina St. in Santa Barbara, Calif. “I don't even need to look at it,” Silvestre said to Guereña. “Your hair cuts are perfect every time.”

[Photo] Barbershop owner dives into local politics while facing pandemic

November 23, 2020
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[Photo] EOPS providing Thanksgiving gift cards for student single parents

November 20, 2020
Arianna Sanchez (left), and Martha Newmeyer look over the small details of their newly completed sculpture for the Los Angeles based artist Muna Malik's installation

[Photo] From Vogue to Atkinson, a call for unity and womanhood through art

November 2, 2020
The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara requires a reservation 24 hours in advance, however if there are unfilled reservations on that day they will allow up to six guests in at a time after they fill out a questionnaire and follow the contact tracing form. The front desk also has other information regarding the current installation from LA-based artist Genevieve Gaignard’s solo project

[Photo] SB art museum safely unveils new exhibits after extensive remodeling

November 2, 2020
Hong Lieu (left), and Akil Hill recording their podcast “Vaquero Voices” over Zoom on Oct. 23, 2020. Lieu and Hill record their podcast over Zoom inorder to keep up social distancing.

[Photo] Podcast gives SBCC staff a chance to chat and express their voices

October 26, 2020
Ana Zepeda, right, her daughter Lia Velazquez and her infant son Luke togher as a family on Oct. 14 on West Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zepeda is thankful for the experiences and opportunities that the City College has provided her over the years. She is also looking forward to graduating and making a bigger impact in the community than she already has done.

[Photo] Single mother overcame addiction, homelessness—wants to inspire

October 19, 2020
Photo Illustration of a person meditating.

[Photo] The Well hosts virtual meditation classes to help students destress

October 16, 2020
City College Automotive Technology students listen for directions from their instructor Brittanye Muschamp for the next steps on their in-class worksheet on Oct. 8 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Automotive field is classified as an essential business making the lab portion of the Automotive Technology departments teaching at City College allowed to be in-person.

[Photo] Automotive department gets the green light for in-person classes

October 12, 2020
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