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Lauren Michelle McGee

Lauren Michelle McGee, Photo Editor

Fall 2018, Spring 2019

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File photo: The crowd stretched across multiple backyards while a band played during Del Topia on Saturday, April 7, 2019, in Isla Vista in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Resources and precautions for City College students ahead of Deltopia

Hilary Litton, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Erin O’Connor shows off his “alternative learning” techniques in his office on April 29, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbra, Calif. He said he uses his collection of wigs and funky glasses to engage and teach students.

[Photo] Astronomy professor engages with unorthodox teaching

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
May 3, 2019
From left, Director Katie Laris and actors Aurora Gooch, Irving Soto and Christian Duarte, rehearse their lines for the play “Significant Other” on Friday, March 8, 2019, in the Jurkowitz Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC Theatre Department ends academic year with a bang

Sarah Maninger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2019

[Video] Voices: “Should it be illegal for medical marijuana cardholders to own a gun?”

Lucy Marx and Madeleine Sydkvist
April 29, 2019
Jacque Ortegon serves the ball at a beach volleyball game on March 21, 2019, at East Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC beach volleyball star surges with potential in first year

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Rainn Wilson had the packed lecture hall laughing throughout his stories from his life, Baha’i faith, and foundation Soul Pancake on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in the Physical Science Room 101 at City College in Santa Barbara, California. Phi Theta Kappa and the Middle East studies department hosted the event.

[Photo] Actor Rainn Wilson lectures on importance of diversity, religion

Valerie van den Broek, Features Editor
April 26, 2019
Samantha Cazares and Carlos Barrayo race to stick their bean bag farthest at the Spring Festival on April 24, 2019, on the West Campus Lawn at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC students bounce away their stress during Spring Festival

Serena Guentz, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
From left, co-stars Aurora Gooch and Christian Duarte rehearse for the play “Significant Other” on Friday, March 8, in the Jurkowitz Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC actor, student shines in “Significant Other” spotlight

Isabel Ivancovich, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Athletes run in the mens 1500m race at the Western State Conference Preliminaries on Friday, April 19, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC track excels in Western State Conference Preliminaries

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
At the front of the room in the black t-shirt, Christian Wicklein is elected as the Veterans Club vice president, Megan Lee in the white blouse, is elected club present and Ramiro Detrinidad in the grey t-shirt, is elected club treasurer in The Well on Friday, April 19, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Veterans Club hosts a farewell event and welcomes new leaders

Lucy Marx, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Kenny Igbechi speaks at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday night Feb. 28, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Meet the candidates for the student government election

Emily Edmiston, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Caroline Smith kneels down, how she would before a race, on Friday, April 12, 2019 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Freshman athlete runs into her first year as strong team player

April 15, 2019
Christy Chavira runs in the 1500 meter race during the Easter Open on Friday, April 12, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chavira placed second in this race.

[Photo] SBCC track teams place first in five Easter Open Relay events

Neil Erickson, Sports Editor
April 13, 2019

We are pushing back towards sexism in the world of journalism

Elizabeth Saubestre, Lauren Michelle McGee, and Jun Starkey
April 12, 2019
Club president Mimi Vorosmarthy leads the Kpop club during a meeting on Friday, April 5, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The club meets every Friday at 2 p.m. in Physical Education Room 114.

[Photo] Popular K-pop Club brings students together through dance

Madeleine Sydkvist, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Gregory Koss speaks during the public comment section at a Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Trustees clash over anti-racism resolution, ultimately passes

Jun Starkey, News Editor
April 12, 2019
Photo illustration

[Photo] SBCC ambassadors create prom for international students

Brianna Crow, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
The crowd stretched across multiple backyards while a band played during Del Topia on Saturday, April 7, 2019, in Isla Vista in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Annual ‘Deltopia’ party brings increase in arrests, citations

Marie Lassaigne, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Mohammed All Zerine smokes a cigarette under the bridge between East and West campus on Monday, April 8, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. “I don’t smoke a lot, just in-between classes,” said All Zerine. “Then I can come back to class and focus on the teacher.”

[Photo] Vape popularity leads to increase in campus smoking violations

Isabel Ivancovich, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
From left, Rafael Castro and Raeanne Napoleon help Larry Friesen unload his donation of 110 shirts to Tiffany’s Closet on Friday, April 5, 2019, in front of the donation drop off Room ECC 6 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Castro stepped in to help unload the shirts and Napoleon organized the donations.

[Photo] Tiffany’s Closet receives loads of donations from the community

Lucy Marx, Staff Writer
April 6, 2019
Romit Mukherjee looks at the Non-Objective Art exhibit on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in the John Dunn dining hall at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Atkinson Gallery intern curates unique, abstract student work

Serena Guentz, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
JACC conference on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Sacramento, Calif.

[Photo] Channels staff wins host of awards at journalism conference

Delaney Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
Brianna Montgomery (No. 24) hits the ball to Jacque Oregon (No.7) on Friday, March 22, 2019, at East Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros lost this set 21-5.

[Photo] Undermanned SBCC beach volleyball team suffers two losses

Neil Erickson, Sports Editor
March 23, 2019
On the stage from left, Elias Serna, Lysa Flores and Sandra De La Losa answer questions from the audience during the Xicanx Culture Conference on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in the Business and Communication Forum at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Xicanx Culture Conference inspires visitors about heritage

March 17, 2019
From left, Rafael Carrillo and Cage Englander are in the beginning stages of starting a Young Americans Chapter at City College on Monday, March 11, 2019, in front of the Luria Library in Santa Barbara, Calif. Both are middle college students, Carrillo will be the treasurer and Englander will be the club president.

[Photo] SBCC middle college student opens conservative club

March 15, 2019
From left, Cristian Duarte, Aurora Gooch and Irving Sota rehearse for the upcoming play “Significant Other” on Friday, March 8 in the Jurkowitz Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Theatre Group brings 'Significant Other' to Jurkowitz Theatre

March 15, 2019
Astronomy professor Sean Kelly re-creates a comet at the“Science Discovery Day” on Saturday, March 8, 2019, on East Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Science Discovery Day attracts hundreds of visitors

Madeleine Sydkvist, Staff Writer
March 10, 2019
Daniel Wallace

[Photo] Senate member explains reason for breaking open meeting law

Daniel Wallace, Student Vice President of External Affairs
April 19, 2019
From left, professor Mark Bobro and students, Seine Ham, Jorge Caballero Naranjo, Zongchan Chen, Myrth Tan and Anna Love prepare for the “International Business Ethics Competition” in the Luria Library.

[Photo] International ethics club gets ready to discuss timely topics

March 8, 2019

[Video] Voices: “Do you have any local restaurant recommendations?”

Celina Jauregui and Joranne Joseph
March 4, 2019
Pamela Zwehl-Burke’s art exhibit “Crossing” is open until March 10, at the Marcia Burtt Galary in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Former City College professor hosts art exhibit at local gallery

Sierra Shelton, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Maddie Meyer (No. 4) dives to save the ball with Michelle Orgel (No. 3) following close behind on Friday March 1 at East Beach in Santa Barbara.

[Photo] SBCC women's beach volleyball team defeated in first ever match

March 2, 2019

[Video] Voices: “Do you have any hidden talents?”

Celina Jauregui and Joranne Joseph
February 27, 2019
Eddie Pietschmann (No. 17) eyes the ball before hitting It on Feb. 23, 2019, at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif The Vaqueros lost 11-8.

[Photo] SBCC baseball team has one too many errors in loss to Chaffey

February 24, 2019
Photo Illustration

[Photo] College Achievement Program helps with educational stress

Ramiro Detrinidad, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
After the two-hour long public comment section, Trustee Robert Miller calls to move to the boards discussion of reinstating the Pledge of Allegiance on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at The Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC racism controversy erupts, chaotic Trustees pledge meeting

Jun Starkey, News Editor
February 15, 2019
Greg Ingersoll plays the trombone during Lunchbreak Big Bands performance on Monday Feb. 11, 2019, at the Soho Restaurant and Music Bar in Santa Barbara, Calif. The City College band will be playing again at Soho on March 18, at 7 p.m.

[Photo] SBCC Lunch Break Jazz Band astounds audience at SOhO

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Flowers drape over the rows of plants and vegetables in The Seven Layer Garden on Monday Feb. 11, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Sustainability students aim to pass fee, create fair trade campus

Celina Jauregui, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
Douglas Swayne plays the bass trombone during the Lunchbreak Big Bands practice on Thursday Feb. 7 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This was the bands last practice before their upcoming show at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at the SoHo Restaurant and Music Club.

[Photo] City College’s Lunch Break Big Band soars into spring semester

Kai Zheng, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
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