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Sofia Stavins

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor

FSpring 2023, Fall 2023

All content by Sofia Stavins
Zine issue #1, How do you envision our environmental future?

Zine issue #1, ‘How do you envision our environmental future?’

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, Sofia Stavins, and Delaney Newhouse
November 27, 2023
Edgar Alvarez standing in front of the nonfiction section on Wednesday, Nov. 1 inside the Luria Library at City College campus in Santa barbara, Calif. Nonfiction is Alvarez favorite genre of books.

Edgar Alvarez welcomed as new resident librarian in Luria Library

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
November 5, 2023
Rosario Romano selling jeans, dresses, and childrens toys at the flea market hosted at Santa Barbara High School on Saturday, Oct. 28 in Santa Barbara, Calif. She sets up her stand every weekend.

[Photo] SBHS flea market brings community together while fundraising for school

Julia Torres, Staff Writer
November 5, 2023
From left, Sofia Stavins, Claire Geriak (on wagon), Delaney Newhouse below, and Angel Corzo gather in front of a wagon on Oct. 20 at Lane Farms in Santa Barbara, Calif. These four make up The Channels editorial board for the fall 2023 semester.

Editor’s List: What was your most memorable Halloween costume?

Sofia Stavins, Delaney Newhouse, Angel Corzo, and Claire Geriak
October 31, 2023
The beach-side houses on Del Playa drive that host countless UCSB and SBCC students are on their last legs on Oct. 28 in Isla Vista, Calif. With local law only making the fencing requirement four feet tall, the towering bluffs have taken numerous students lives.

[Photo] If our local government doesn’t want to protect students, action falls to us

Editorial Board
October 29, 2023
From left, Julie Stavins, Sofia Stavins and Ian Mayster huddle together for a group photo in 2011 in Chicago, Ill. The Stavins and Mayster families always made an effort to meet for family gatherings while the Stavins lived in Chicago.

Dear mom, the woman who made me who I am: I am so proud of you

Sofia Stavins, Associate Editor
October 13, 2023
A local Isla Vista band, Dawn Patrol, performing on Oct 5 in Acorn Park in Isla Vista Calif. Dawn Patrols first appearance was in April of 2023, and have been playing consistently in Santa Barbara County since.

Isla Vista’s back to school night features bands, vendors and more

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
October 6, 2023
The cast of Emma, based off Jane Austins novel, rehearse in the vacant Garvin Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Santa Barbara, Calif. With more than a week until their first performance, the SBCC Theatre Group has switched gears to incorporate Luke Hamiltons role as Frank Churchill after the death of his friend Benny Schurmer.

The show must go on! “Emma” cast changes gears after student’s death

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
October 6, 2023
Erika Endrijonas now serves as City Colleges superintendent-president since Aug. 1. Endrijonas is getting back into the loop of things at City College after returning to the campus since her departure in 2009.

Erika Endrijonas is hoping to provide stability as she comes back to SBCC

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
September 30, 2023
The mural celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander culture gleams in the sunshine outside of City Colleges Campus Center in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mural was a collaboration between the AAPI+ community on City College campus, and the Twin Walls Mural Company based in Californias Bay Area.

New campus center mural features Asian and Desi American heritage

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
September 25, 2023
From left, Elias Serena, Susan Sarrasco and Thomas Carrasco shine after their performance at Carrascos curation of Xicana/o/x Time and Space on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Atkinson Gallery. The trio unite as the comedy troupe Chicano Secret Service, featuring political satire skits, prompting laughter and encores from the crowd.

Ethnic studies professor examines Chicano culture in Atkinson exhibit

Sofia Stavins, Associate Editor
September 20, 2023
Libby Wilmer, the Associated Student Government president, standing outside of the student senate room on Sept. 7 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. ASG meets in this room every friday morning at 9 a.m.

ASG President Libby Wilmer reaches purpose and community in her office

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
September 15, 2023
Editors List: What was something you learned over summer?

Editors’ List: What was something you learned over summer?

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, Delaney Newhouse, and Sofia Stavins
September 15, 2023
From left Trustee Anna Everett and Jonathan Abboud, president of the Board of Trustees, present Kindred Murillo with the framed resolution in front of the gathering for Murillos retirement event on Aug. 30 at the Campus Center Umoja Mural at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC community bids adieu to esteemed former President Kindred Murillo at retirement ceremony

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
August 31, 2023

The Channels staff share their end of the semester takeaways

Claire Geriak, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, and Sofia Stavins
May 12, 2023
The comparison of international students in 2009 and 2021 according to the City College website. Photo illustration by Sofia Stavins.

[Photo] International students: what to know to survive school at SBCC

Chloe McKay, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
From the left stands Margie Bushman and Wesley Roe on April 27 at Majorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. Both introduce the film Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty.

The film ‘The Politics of Beauty’ shines a light on climate change

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
The band Girl from the North County playing at the JAMS benefit concert hosted by City College Phi Theta Kappa on April 14 in Santa Barbara, Calif

Phi Theta Kappa hosts benefit concert for local music program

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
The advisor of the biology club, Blake Barron, stands to the left of Jack Foster, the president of the club on April 7 in the Earth Science building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Baron asks the class to raise their hands if anyone has taken CHEM 155 OR CHEM 156.

Biology Club provides extensive opportunities for science lovers

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
April 15, 2023

Voices: “Who should pay on the first date?”

Sofia Stavins, Sunny Silverstein, and Delaney Newhouse
April 11, 2023
Sarah Leonard Sheahan speaking in front of the Womens Political Committee about her take on the right wing narrative on March 31. Sheahan shared her personal experiences to a crowd at SOhO Restaurant and Music Bar in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Sarah Sheahan slams right-wing extremism: ‘Just call it what it is’

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
The Vaqueros end their team huddle, moving to the dugout to get ready to bat at the bottom of the inning of the first game of the doubleheader. Melanie Barth, number 15, is staring out into the crowd that came for the game on Saturday, March 4 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Vaqueros softball deadlocked match against Chaffey College

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Kia Kofoed (left) and Sabrina Forbes (right) show their competitiveness for the sport of lacrosse in Santa Barbara Calif. The women are City College’s co-captains for the women’s lacrosse team. The two players stand together on Wednesday, March 1.

Passionate lacrosse players pioneer a new version of sports

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Emelie Beckman gives a speech to those who gathered for the opening ceremony of the prayer room on Feb. 24 in the courtroom outside the Administration Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Beckman was inspired to open this room because of a friend who was needing to leave campus up to five times a day to pray.

Prayer and meditation room on East campus now open for all

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
The Umoja mural is painted on the side of the Cafeteria at City College, in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mural features historic books written by Black authors.

The Umoja Program relaunches English courses for it’s students

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
Sofia Stavins was doing homework outside on East Campus when her friend Lauren Venhaus told her to smile for a photo on Feb. 15 in Santa Barbara Calif.

I learned to put myself first after escaping my toxic relationship

Sofia Stavins, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
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