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Jenna McMahon

Jenna McMahon, Photo Editor

Fall 2021, Fall 2022

All content by Jenna McMahon

[Video] Voices: “What’s one thing you wish you knew before coming to college?”

December 9, 2022
Skydiving instructor Tom Pecharich(right) giving his jumper, Paula Bran(left), the rundown on what she is going to do when they jump out of the plane on Dec. 5 at Skydive Santa Barbara in Lompoc, Calif. “Okay what you’re going to do when we jump is, feet out and under the plane, head back to my right shoulder and hips forward,” he said.

The peak of trust is free falling for thousands of feet to earth while scraping the skies with Tom Pecharich

Jenna McMahon, Photo Editor
December 9, 2022
From left, Photo Editor Jenna McMahon, Editor-in-Chief Melissa Garcia, News Editor Yarrow Hogan and Associates Editor Sunny Silverstein on Nov. 30 at the Lifescape Gardens Chumash Preserve at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This was everyones first time on the editorial board and Garcia and McMahons last semester on The Channels.

Editor’s List: Our favorite album and song from that album

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
December 2, 2022
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[Photo] 7 ways to upgrade your grocery shopping list as a college student

December 2, 2022
Selina Portera, the new library resident photographed on Nov. 22 in the Luria Library at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. She recently got her Masters in Library and Information Studies.

[Photo] Driven by a passion for literature, SBCC's new librarian flourishes

December 2, 2022
The Vaqueros women’s volleyball team celebrates their win against Saddleback on Nov. 19 in the Sports Pavillion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Vaqueros won the match 3-1.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball advance to second round of SoCal Regionals

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
The golden gate bridge in a bed of clouds with the San Fransisco city in the back. “Like the bridge, joy will push through other feelings and pop out above everything else. Joy holds strong when it comes to life while also putting everything else in a better light then before it came in,” Nate Johnstone wrote. “Joy puts a perspective on things that allows us to view life in a better and happier manner. Like the red of the bridge, it reflects to others around and spreads out into the rest of the world.”

From the Amalfi Coast to the California Coast, Channels readers share photographs of their joy

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
November 14, 2022
From left Personal Counseling Dept. Co-Chairs Alyson Bostwick and Lacey Peters on Nov. 7 in SS-170 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Both Bostwick and Peters are both skilled with helping students in many different situations.

[Photo] Mental health resources are always available to students

Leah Dautoff, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Second from the left, Jack Worthing (Ben Watkins) finds out that Algernon Moncrieff (August Woolf Muller, left) has shown up pretending to be his wicked brother Ernest Worthing. Jack had made up Ernest so he could go to the city anytime he wanted for days at a time.

SBCC’s Theatre Arts Department performs an Oscar Wilde classic

Jenna McMahon, Associate Editor
November 11, 2022
The Republican Party waits for the results of the election on Nov. 8 at the Anchor Rose in Santa Barbara, Calif. They mingled, ate and had drinks while they waited.

[Photo] Gullap-Moore and Croninger take lead in Board of Trustees election

Yarrow Hogan, Melissa Garcia, Delaney Newhouse, Leah Dautoff, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 9, 2022
International Student Ambassador Emilie Beckman photographed on Nov. 3 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Beckman said she hopes to transfer to Columbia after her time here at City College.

[Photo] International Student Ambassador constantly works to improve SBCC

November 7, 2022
President of the Women For Success Club, Andrianina Rajaosera (center), laughs with her fellow club member, Divya Ramesh (right) on Nov. 3 on the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Rajaosera started the Women For Success Club in April.

[Photo] Women for Success club creates a welcoming space for all students

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022

Voices Halloween Edition: “Truth or Dare”

Jenna McMahon, Leah Dautoff, and Delaney Newhouse
October 31, 2022
Members of the City College Athletics Department and The Resource SB line cars around West Campus’ Great Meadow on Oct. 27 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Children from around Santa Barbara came to “Trunk-or-Treat” in this tailgate party with a spooky twist.

Family friendly Trunk or Treat event returns to SBCC

Jenna McMahon, Associate Editor
October 31, 2022
Dance instructor Tracy Kofford in grande plié second position during warm-ups with his beginning modern dance technique class on Oct. 27 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This warm-up is important for the dancers because it gets their body flowing and muscles stretched.

[Photo] Tracy Kofford hopes to prepare students for a career in dance

October 28, 2022
No. 2 Brandon Smith gets tackled, but not before he reaches the end zone to score one of three touchdowns during the game on Oct. 22 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Smith rushed a total of 69 yards during the game.

[Photo] SBCC Vaqueros defeat the LA Valley Monarchs winning 52-0

Emma Welch, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Staff and students enjoying listening to the Mariachi band as they ate at the Dream Center grand opening on Oct. 19 at the Center for Equity & Social Justice in Santa Barbara, Calif. They had a buffet with enchiladas, beans and rice along with other traditional Mexican dishes.

[Photo] Dream Center’s grand opening for undocumented students at SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2022
Laboratory Teacher’s Assistant Jennifer Rawling helps out student Rudy Alcala Velazquez on Oct. 17 at the Humanities building in Santa Barbara, Calif. Alcala Velazquez is in the advanced ESL class.

[Photo] ESL program provides support for all non-English speaking students

Leah Dautoff, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
The Well is now giving out narcan prevention kits due to the rising fentanyl overdoses. In order to get one, students must ask Becky Bean, the WELL student program advisor.

[Photo] Anchor Program supplies students with opioid safety prevention kits

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
October 14, 2022
Jo Ann Higdon, on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the administrations building in Santa Barbara, Calif., stepped into the role of acting vice president of business services during Vice President Lyndsay Maas’s leave. Higdon has worked for numerous California community colleges over the past 25 plus years.

[Photo] Jo Ann Higdon takes temporary role as VP of Business Services

November 4, 2022
Sadie Havert uses a light to take a closer look at her friend, Ashley Keen’s, skin on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the SBCC Cosmetology Academy in Santa Barbara, Calif. As esthetician students they learn about skin and waxing.

SBCC Cosmetology Academy ranked no.5 best in California

Jenna McMahon, Associate Editor
October 7, 2022
The Channels wants to hear from you - What brings you joy?

The Channels wants to hear from you – What brings you joy?

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
Clockwise from top left; Melissa Garcia’s four green salsa enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken and mayonnaise, topped with lettuce and onion; Jenna McMahon’s patatas bravas, a traditional Spanish dish originated in Madrid and commonly found on tapas menus; Yarrow Hogan’s fajitas de camarones with guacamole, which she prepared for dinner with her roommates; Sunny Silverstein’s tortilla de patata made by her wonderful host family in Maguilla, Spain which is best served hot accompanied by fresh bread.

Editors List: Our favorite Hispanic dish for Hispanic heritage month

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
The Monday Madness Jazz Band played at the SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara, Calif on Sept. 26. The band has been around since 1988.

[Photo] Monday Madness stuns audience with a captivating performance

Ella Todd, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Number 62, kicker Hunter Simmons, celebrates with defensive back Jamari Cannon after Cannon scored his first touchdown of the game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Vaqueros successful first home game against LA Southwest 86-0

Emma Welch, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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