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Kai Zheng, Opinion Editor

Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

All content by Kai Zheng

Understanding the media is crucial during the coronavirus pandemic

April 25, 2020
The Santa Barbara Zoo is taking extra precaution against COVID-19 reaching big cat species susceptible to the virus.

SB Zoo taking extra precautions in animal care amid global pandemic

April 20, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

I saw a tiger, and the tiger saw a man: The rise and fall of Joe Exotic

April 17, 2020

Stay home: Channels editors share their perspectives on quarantining

April 17, 2020
Global carbon emissions and pollution have decreased as a result of measures taken by countries around the world to combat COVID_19 through business closures, social distancing and a large majority of the population staying inside.

Pandemic and shelter order leads to decrease in ozone emissions

April 3, 2020
Shoppers line up around Trader Joes’s to prepare for social distancing as the grocery chain limits the capacity of shoppers from 10-25 at a time on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, at Trader Joe’s on N Milpas Street in Santa Barbara, Calif.

COVID-19 pandemic helped show true value of service employees

March 23, 2020
MTD workers clean and disinfect a city bus after hours. An additional team has been brought in to aid with the sterilization. Photo courtesy of Hillary Blackerby, MTD.

MTD takes additional precautions in response to COVID-19 concerns

March 13, 2020
Lydia Kaestner brushes at the mass of fossils found by City College alumni, staff and students Christopher Ryan, Anna Hilliard, Melissa Mauas, Lydia Kaestner, Riley Vance-Gydesen, and Eiko Kitao on Saturday Feb.29, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County, Calif. Kaestner is one of the five people who were on-site when it was found.

City College breaks ground with monumental fossil discoveries

March 9, 2020
Illustration by Lucy Marx and Kai Zheng

Cross Currents: Should ‘robots’ be allowed to replace human jobs?

March 6, 2020
Eiko Kitao, City College's geology department’s lab technician dusts off a mastodon scapula in the

Lab technician finds direction, becomes ‘mother’ of SBCC geology

March 2, 2020

The price of paradise might just be too expensive for Santa Barbara

February 21, 2020
Jenna Rolle stands with fossil casts in EBS 115 where she teaches ERTH-122, also known as “Dinosaurs” on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Rolle has traveled to China and across the United States studying fossils.

SBCC geology instructor follows her passion of science everyday

February 14, 2020
Album artwork from Frances Quinlan's

‘Likewise’: A delicate indie-pop masterpiece that grows on you

February 7, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

[Photo] Houston, we have a problem: Astros title should be stripped

February 7, 2020

Voices: “What would you do if you encountered your clone?”

February 3, 2020

My name is Kai Zheng: Welcome to the new Channels opinion section

January 31, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

A land before time: A close look at Santa Barbara’s prehistoric life

January 31, 2020

Voices: “What is the first thing you did in 2020?”

January 27, 2020
Illustration by Kai Zheng

[Photo] City College officially launches tuition payment plan program

January 17, 2020
Kai Zheng known by friends, family and colleagues for his charming personality, musical talent and sense of style stands above La Playa Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zheng is a journalism major and serves as Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Channels Newspaper.

Pink shorts, stegosaurus sweater and bear belt buckle: Who is he?

December 6, 2019
College Planning Council approves updated SBCC Mission Statement

College Planning Council approves updated SBCC Mission Statement

December 4, 2019
Angelo Falcon posted up with his merchandise from

City College student expresses love of horror culture through fashion

November 22, 2019
Graphic Illustration

Editors’ Choice: Cozy books

November 22, 2019
College Planning Council debates filling human resources positions

College Planning Council debates filling human resources positions

November 20, 2019
Kevin Roman on the trumpet and Matt Krepky on the saxophone performing a duet for the Good Times Big Band during the Jazz Ensemble Concert on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in the Garvin Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Months of practice illuminated in final jazz ensemble performance

November 19, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

[Photo] College responds to racist graffiti with ideas to increase tolerance

November 8, 2019
Tensions high as Planning Council discusses campus climate, racism

Tensions high as Planning Council discusses campus climate, racism

November 6, 2019

Voices: “What conspiracy theory do you believe in?”

November 4, 2019
'What's My Name': A collection of feel-good songs, but lacking shine

‘What’s My Name’: A collection of feel-good songs, but lacking shine

November 1, 2019

Voices: “Do you plan to stay in California after college?”

October 28, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

[Photo] Editors’ Choice: Halloween movies

October 25, 2019
Artist and marine biology major Havilah Abrego sits in her private home art studio on Thursday evening, Oct. 17, 2019, in Ventura, Calif. Abrego has developed her artistic passion through the inspiration of her father and grandfather's artwork.

SBCC painter highlights nature, local environment through art

October 18, 2019

Age restrictions on venues limit opportunities for artists under 21

October 11, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

[Photo] Editors’ Choice: Pick-me-up songs

October 11, 2019
College Planning Council creates group to explore budget solutions

College Planning Council creates group to explore budget solutions

October 2, 2019
Courtesy Art

New ‘West is South’ exhibition explores direction and acceptance

September 27, 2019
Editorial Cartoon

The legacy of revolutionary Beatles album ‘Abbey Road’ 50 years later

September 26, 2019
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