The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
Viviana Ruiz

Viviana Ruiz, Sports Editor

Fall 2024, Spring 2025

All content by Viviana Ruiz
Senate discusses online tutoring program and its use at City College

Senate discusses online tutoring program and its use at City College

Viviana Ruiz, News Editor
March 14, 2025
OPINION: Removing DEI programs is a step back for our country

OPINION: Removing DEI programs is a step back for our country

Viviana Ruiz, Associate Editor
March 4, 2025
The Academic Senate meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, discussing curriculum, faculty roles, and other academic matters. 

Faculty expresses support for deans Alan Price and Elizabeth Imhof

Viviana Ruiz, News Editor
February 14, 2025
SBIFF attendants seated for the beginning of the festival on Feb. 9 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara Calif. SBIFF celebrates 40 years.

Virtuosos Award is presented to eight actors at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Viviana Ruiz, Associate Editor
February 12, 2025
Tyler Heil holds a bat shortly before practice Feb 4. at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. “I would say I’m pretty mellow. I’m analytical, there’s a lot going on in my mind but not a whole lot going on physically. There’s strategy, i’m trying to figure out what pieces are gonna work together,” Heil said when asked on his coaching style.

Former Vaquero Tyler Heil hired as new head coach for softball

Viviana Ruiz, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
The International Film Festival takes place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 15 at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. SBIFF celebrates 40 years of dedication.

SBIFF kicks off its first three nights with awards, films, and celebrity appearances

Djamila Rodeck, Viviana Ruiz, and Hiro Sato
February 7, 2025
The Academic Senate meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, discussing curriculum, faculty roles, and other academic matters. 

Academic Senate sparks a serious discussion regarding ICE protocols

Viviana Ruiz, News Editor
February 3, 2025
The men’s soccer team cheers after winning the game against Allan Hancock College at the La Playa Stadium at City College on Oct. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros won the game with a score of 2-1.

How City College men’s soccer team triumphed with unity and dedication

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Addie Lane catapults a volleyball toward the goal vs San Diego State on Nov. 1 at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lane scored a total 99 goals for the season.

Women’s water polo wraps up a season of victories and success

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
MySBCC is available on the app store and google play now.

SBCC Pipeline portal is on it’s way out as MySBCC takes main stage

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024

OPINION: My younger siblings have pushed me to become a role model

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
Mary Sullivan gazes forward on Oct. 17 in the Nursing Lab at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "Not having a bachelors program will inhibit doors that may not open for them...the bachelors is going to open more doors for them, more opportunities as far as management positions and leadership," Sullivan said.

Newsom veto blocks bachelor’s path for City College nursing students

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?

Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?

Hiro Sato, Viviana Ruiz, and Izadora Hamm
November 1, 2024
Gustavo Loera-Cardenas (No. 17) advances the ball past his defender on Oct. 22 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Loera-Cardenas is a 1st year student from Santa Maria.

Vaqueros secure shutout over Pierce College, tied for first in conference

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
Hernan Sevilla (15) races for the ball against Ace Espinoza (21) at the La Playa Stadium at City College on Oct. 15, 2024 in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is the fourth win for the Vaqueros this season.

Vaqueros secure 2-1 win over Allan Hancock during heritage celebration

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
Jett Black-Maertz beams on Oct. 5 at the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'm hoping to bring a stronger connection between City College and the greater community of Santa Barbara...I think the college is not just a place of learning but a community resource," Black-Maertz said.

TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 3 Santa Barbara candidate Jett Black

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
Sebastian Aldana Jr. radiates on Oct. 4 at the Great Meadow at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'd like to enhance the outreach...I feel (the kids in the community) need a little guidance and direction...encourage them, inspire, and give them some words of wisdom," Aldana Jr stated.

TRUSTEE ELECTION 2024: Area 3 Santa Barbara candidate Sebastian Aldana Jr.

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
Julia Ryan leaps over the Rio Hondo defender on Sept. 27 at La Playa Stadium at city College in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College advances to 6-2-1 for the season.

Vaquero women’s soccer battles to tie the Rio Hondo Roadrunners 1-1

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
City College addresses enrollment increase amidst various challenges

City College addresses enrollment increase amidst various challenges

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Kaylin Cooney blocks a ball during the game against Long Beach at the Sports Pavilion on Sept. 11 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Apart from blocking many balls, she was also responsible for 16 points, which is more than any other player in the team.

Vaqueros women’s volleyball team loses to Long Beach City College

Viviana Ruiz, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Load More Stories