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File Photo. Sep. 5, 2017 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

City College scrambles to restore systems after latest power outage

March 2, 2021
Bernard Farwell sits and smokes a cigarette while he explains what it's like to live in one of the Pallet tiny homes on Feb. 19, 2021, in Isla Vista, Calif. Although he is one of the few clients in the tiny homes, he likes to sit at his friend's tent across the park until he has to go back before curfew.

IV tiny homes help homeless but raise concern on communal safety

March 1, 2021
Town Hall co-chair Hong Lieu speaks to the 46 attendees of the second Campus Climate Town Hall meeting on Feb. 25, 2021, over Zoom. The meeting topped off at around 54 attendees, and the theme of the month was retaliation at City College by those in a position of power.

Campus climate town hall covers staff job security and ‘retaliation’

February 26, 2021
Academic Senate votes to expand emeritus policy for retiree benefits

Academic Senate votes to expand emeritus policy for retiree benefits

February 26, 2021
City College's West campus on Feb. 19, 2021 in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College has extended deadlines for FAFSA/Dream Act and scholarship applications to allow for more students to take advantage of these resources.

SBCC financial aid—FAFSA and scholarship deadlines approaching

February 22, 2021
Screengrab of the Cartwright Learning Resources Center website, where students can find information on how to contact the department, hours of availability, and how to interact with tutors in real time using the chat-box feature.

Remote challenges inspire updates for future of SBCC online tutoring

February 22, 2021
Senate votes to implement new waitlist system by summer 2021

Senate votes to implement new waitlist system by summer 2021

February 15, 2021
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should Trump be banned from holding office?

February 12, 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.

Senate debates new language for student-teacher relations policy

February 1, 2021
Members of the City College community shared their comments and concerns at the first Campus Climate Advisory Council town hall via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 28. The monthly meetings will be an open forum to discuss issues regarding equity, diversity and inclusion on campus.

Town hall to meet monthly to talk race, diversity and discrimination

January 29, 2021
SBCC's new waitlist system could fix enrollment issues for students

SBCC’s new waitlist system could fix enrollment issues for students

January 29, 2021
With a majority of classes being taught in an online format Santa Barbara City College has seen a large drop in out of state students. This data was provided by City College’s Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communication Luz Reyes-Martin.

[Photo] Enrollment down 12%, while SBCC struggles to keep current students

January 29, 2021
The City College campus is mostly vacant, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees may receive vaccinations as early as February. File photo from August 2020.

SBCC employees to receive COVID vaccinations as early as February

January 25, 2021
Retirement plans will save almost $3M from resignations next year

Retirement plans will save almost $3M from resignations next year

December 4, 2020

One moment of embarrassment made me lose passion for dance

December 4, 2020
During the 3-hour boat ride to Santa Rosa Island there are usually extreme winds and swells in the water outside Santa Rosa Island, Calif. Boats dock at Bechers Bay, Santa Rosa, leaving campers for at least three days before returning.

Future commercialization will ruin Santa Rosa Island natural beauty

November 30, 2020
Outdoor seating for downtown restaurants on State Street on Nov. 18, 2020 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The state was placed back into the 'purple tier' restricting dining to outdoor due to the spike in coronavirus cases across the country.

[Photo] Students urged to avoid gathering or traveling as COVID cases spike

November 20, 2020
CPC reviews plunge in enrollment, considers instructor equity training

CPC reviews plunge in enrollment, considers instructor equity training

November 19, 2020
CPC meeting on Tuesday Oct. 15, 2019, in the Business Communication Center at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The CPC recently institutionalized the Campus Advisory Council, which will hold monthly open town halls with the hopes of bridging equity gaps and amplifying voices for those who are unhappy with leadership and the climate at the college.

Campus Climate Advisory Council will begin addressing inclusion

November 16, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should presidential elections be decided by the Electoral College?

November 13, 2020
Cross Currents: Could Trump take a challenge to the Supreme Court?

Cross Currents: Could Trump take a challenge to the Supreme Court?

November 9, 2020
Goswami approves four hires after pressure from Academic Senate

Goswami approves four hires after pressure from Academic Senate

November 4, 2020
City College’s new trustee Robert Miller at the Winslow-Maxwell Overlook on Feb. 23, 2018, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Miller has served on the board since being appointed in 2018.

Robert Miller wins Board of Trustees Area 2 with 66% of vote

November 3, 2020

Voices: “What is your unique family tradition?”

October 26, 2020

A drug-fueled, ‘do anything to win’ mentality should not be idolized

October 26, 2020
Photo Illustration by August Lawrence and Jacob Frank.

[Photo] Editor’s List: Halloween playlist essentials

October 26, 2020
College Planning Council approves 'town-hall' discussions for equity

College Planning Council approves ‘town-hall’ discussions for equity

October 24, 2020

Voices: “How will you be celebrating this Halloween?”

October 19, 2020
TEDxSantaBarbara Executive Producer Mark Sylvester gathered four experts in Santa Barbara who are making strides in their respective fields to create a more sustainable mindset and society on Saturday, Oct. 10. The local event was part of the global TED launch of

[Photo] Local experts discuss sustainable solutions at TEDxSB virtual event

October 19, 2020
TEDxSantaBarbara Executive Producer Mark Sylvester gathered four experts in Santa Barbara who are making strides in their respective fields to create a more sustainable mindset and society on Saturday, Oct. 10. The local event was part of the global TED launch of

Local experts discuss sustainable solutions at TEDxSB virtual event

October 19, 2020
From left, small-business owner Erin Guereña debates Area 3 Incumbent Veronica Gallardo in an online forum hosted by the Santa Barbara City College Foundation on Thursday, Oct. 15. Guereña is looking to represent minority students who may not be able to succeed, even with the resources offered by the college.

Policies collide as candidates argue in an open forum debate

October 16, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Will final debate matter to undecided voters?

October 16, 2020
Goswami unveils plan for budget cuts, looking to save $3.5 Million

Goswami unveils plan for budget cuts, looking to save $3.5 Million

October 8, 2020
Screen grab from the first 2020 presidential debate.

Televised presidential debates can distract voters from the real issues

October 2, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should RBG be replaced now or after the election?

October 2, 2020

Voices: “Should State Street stay open to pedestrians after the pandemic?”

September 28, 2020
Courtesy image of Elijah Klein (left) and co-workers Dani Morales (middle) and Peter Cham (right) won second at the Ramenfest competition on Nov. 2, 2017 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Klein and over 20 co-workers were furloughed early in the pandemic with only two having returned so far.

Chef returns to SBCC— making the most of losing job amid pandemic

September 28, 2020

Voices: “What do you miss most about life before the pandemic?”

September 21, 2020
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