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Rodrigo Hernandez, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021

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Clockwise from top left, public art and engagement curator Dr. Audrey Lopez, Carolyn Glasoe Bailey, Foundation Executive Director Frederick Janka, artist Tanya Aguiñiga, artist Porfirio Gutiérrez and Atkinson Gallery Director John Connelly during the virtual Art Talk on Feb. 24, over Zoom. The panelists led the discussion for the upcoming project

Atkinson highlights indigenous artists for upcoming showing

February 26, 2021
Protester Roy Schulte watches the scene at the sit-in protest on Feb. 26, 2021, at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve in Santa Barbara, Calif. Schulte stayed overnight in support of those trying to protect the land from development.

Second day of sit-in at San Marcos Foothills, eight arrests on first day

February 26, 2021
Protester Roy Schulte watches the scene at the sit-in protest on Feb. 26, 2021, at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve in Santa Barbara, Calif. Schulte stayed overnight in support of those trying to protect the land from development.

[Photo] News Briefs: Foothills protest, music donation and workshops

March 1, 2021
Clockwise from top left, 44th President of the United States Barack Obama, scientist and activist Smiley Wilkins, Sr., musician Prince, inventor George Washington Carver, educator Ron Oden and educator and activist Angela Davis.

Editor’s list: We celebrate African Americans that inspire us most

February 19, 2021
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‘Profiled’ gives us a glimpse of the harsh realities of police brutality

February 19, 2021
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‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ is an eventful rollercoaster of emotion

February 12, 2021

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.

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

February 8, 2021
Courtesy image of Kanopy homepage. All City College students have access to a free Kanopy account if they sign up with their Pipeline email.

SBCC students and staff have access to Kanopy streaming free

February 5, 2021
Illustration by Alloy Zarate

Editor’s List: Our favorite animated films

February 5, 2021
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‘Below Zero’ full of claustrophobic thrills, falls short on general story

February 5, 2021

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

February 1, 2021

Movie theaters might be obsolete but the experience is irreplaceable

January 29, 2021
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‘Chinatown’ is a cinematic gem guaranteed to be enjoyed by all

January 29, 2021
Courtesy image from SBCC Theatre Arts

Student voices will take center stage with ‘SBCC Stories’ show

January 29, 2021
James Zavas outside of the City College Administration Building on Nov. 2, 2020, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zavas has been working at the College for the past seven years, but is now leaving his position to start working for the Ventura Community College District.

City College controller moving on after seven years serving SBCC

December 4, 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.

Students urged to avoid gathering or traveling as COVID cases spike

November 20, 2020

Catholic schools teach ‘fear of God’ at the expense of health education

November 20, 2020
Some of The Channels award-winning photos, video and stories that were recognized at the Fall 2020 JACC Conference on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Channels Staff received over 20 awards and honorable mentions, both from submitted work over the past year and on-the-spot contests that took place during the conference.

The Channels staff wins over 20 awards at journalism conference

November 10, 2020
City College Board of Trustees Candidates Veronica Gallardo (left) and Erin Guereña (right) are neck-and-neck in the race for Area 3. Gallardo is in the lead by a narrow margin with 50% of the votes on the first night against Guereña's 49%.

Gallardo holds narrow lead with 50% of votes in neck-and-neck race

November 3, 2020
Academic Senate faculty rankings for 2021, to request more positions

Academic Senate faculty rankings for 2021, to request more positions

October 30, 2020
File Photo of Superintendent-President Utpal Goswami from Jan. 31, 2020.

Goswami leads SBCC through crisis with student success as a priority

October 30, 2020
Academic Senate hears requests for 22 faculty, only two available

Academic Senate hears requests for 22 faculty, only two available

October 23, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Should the voting age be higher than 18?

October 23, 2020
Academic Senate begins hearing first proposals for faculty positions

Academic Senate begins hearing first proposals for faculty positions

October 16, 2020
Photo Illustration of a person meditating.

The Well hosts virtual meditation classes to help students destress

October 16, 2020
A memorial put together in Nicholas Claudio's honor for his vigil on Oct. 3 at Sands Beach in Isla Vista, Calif. Claudio's close friends placed items that reminded them of him like pizza, candles with messages written on them, flowers and alcohol.

Community honors the life of City College student in candlelight vigil

October 5, 2020
Author, former Channels staff and SBCC student Jon Vreeland dead

Author, former Channels staff and SBCC student Jon Vreeland dead

October 2, 2020
Senate to make Canvas mandatory for instructors beginning in 2021

Senate to make Canvas mandatory for instructors beginning in 2021

October 1, 2020

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

September 28, 2020
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Neurodiversity specialist supports students amid digital environment

September 28, 2020
Academic Senate to start ranking requests for new faculty positions

Academic Senate to start ranking requests for new faculty positions

September 24, 2020

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

September 21, 2020
Server Luka Djuranovic wipes down a table during the sanitizing routine that is done after the customers are done eating on Sept. 17, 2020 at Crocodile Restaurant & Bar in Santa Barbara, Calif. Djuranovic regularly reminisces on when customers were able to come in and enjoy the bar and seats indoors during these routines.

When enjoying outside dining, don’t forget about the workers

September 18, 2020
Anna Botello checks out a Wi-Fi hotspot from City College Librarian Ellen Carey on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Luria Library in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Library is open most days for technology checkouts.

Luria Library brings convenient curbside pickup to City College

September 14, 2020
Pablo Ochoa, a City College Bookstore employee of eight years, has seen wait times of to 2-3 days due to difficulties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ochoa said they have used new approaches for the new problems arising for the Bookstore, and that this semester has been

City College provides students with laptops, Wi-Fi for online semester

September 4, 2020
Connor Streett started his business 805 Seafood as a fish vendor at 17 years old and is grateful for customers still buying local fresh fish during the pandemic in front of his home and fishing boat on Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Local fisherman starts his own business on harbor at 17 years old

May 2, 2020
Savory New York steak over grilled onions and peppers with a side of rice and beans is a family favorite. The table is also packed with everything needed for the best tacos, tortillas, homemade salsa, queso fresco and a cilantro/onion mix to top them off.

Cooking with my father has helped me keep calm in COVID-19 crisis

April 24, 2020

Theatre group optimistic despite shows canceled due to COVID-19

April 24, 2020
Mary Orr waves during a visit with her friend Eileen Carlson through a window of the Villa Alamar Retirement Community. Carlson is a resident at Villa Alamar and is allowed to communicate with friends and family on the phone through the window under house policy. Photo courtesy of Luciana Mitzkun Weston.

Providing care in assisted living home difficult during quarantine

April 13, 2020
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