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Rodrigo Hernandez, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021

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Photo illustration of The Channels editorial board's favorite stories over the years.

Editor’s List: Favorite stories from our time on SBCC’s The Channels

May 7, 2021
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‘Tampopo’ deliciously blends western and Japanese styles

May 7, 2021

[Video] Voices: “What’s the first major concert/large gathering you plan on attending when you can?”

May 3, 2021
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‘Nocturna’ is an eerie film that will keep you on the edge of your seats

April 30, 2021
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Eggers’ horror is strangely similar to the isolation of the quarantine

April 23, 2021
The home page of the Omori website. The psychological horror game was created by Asian American artist Tiffany Liao.

[Photo] Psychological horror game 'Omori' is a vibrantly twisted experience

April 23, 2021
A view of the Headspace, one of the more vibrant and colorful settings in the game Omori. The player is accompanied by a group of friends, with the player controlling the titular character.

[Photo] Psychological horror game ‘Omori’ is a vibrantly twisted experience

April 23, 2021
The Channels editors' picks for best food in Santa Barbara, starting from top left: Third Window Kitchen, Super Cucas, La Super-Rica Taqueria

Editor’s List: Favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara with outdoor dining

April 19, 2021
Composer and band leader Elliot Deutsch of the

Acclaimed composer joins Lunch Break band for latest virtual show

April 16, 2021
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‘Love Witch,’ a marvelous, socially conscious throwback to ’60s horror

April 16, 2021
City College student and filmmaker Benny Chen on Monday, April 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chen's film is the official selection and cover for the

SBCC student’s poignant, award-winning film showcased at SBIFF

April 9, 2021
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‘Akilla’s Escape’ is a different view on gang violence’s affect on youth

April 9, 2021
Influencer and City College alumni Bianca Williams and her boyfriend Jade Grenada attended the 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival under sponsorship from UGG on March 31, 2021, at the temporary drive-in movie theater in the parking lots of City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. UGG is one of the bigger named sponsors for the festival.

Film festival brings seaside cinema to SBCC with drive-ins at La Playa

April 2, 2021
The Sprague Pavilion, which houses the beloved Butterfly Exhibit, has been transformed into

[Photo] Dinosaurs make a roaring return to the Museum of Natural History

March 12, 2021
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Golden accomplishments of Esther Eng featured in ‘Golden Gate Girls’

March 12, 2021
People express themselves in many ways including reading, collecting vinyl, listening and playing music.

From books and music to film and photography, arts changed my life

March 5, 2021
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‘Through A Lens Darkly’ showcases Black photographers’ historic roles

March 5, 2021
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
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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
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