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The board decides to extend the superintendant-president search

The board decides to extend the superintendant-president search

Yarrow Hogan, Editor-in-chief
March 24, 2023
The editorial board sitting together holding the general excellence award that was received at JACC. All of the editors together on Thursday, March 16.

Editors’ List: The reflections and highlights from our trip to JACC

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Allison Budde, Sunny Silverstein, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
March 22, 2023
Superintendent-president candidate Katrina VanderWoude speaks at the last public forum that City College hosted for the remaining steps of the hiring process on Thursday, March 16 at the Garvin Theatre. “This college has greatness,” VanderWoude said at the end of her time on stage. “You should select the best candidate…I want you to have that next president thats going to be longevity, that wants to be here, that wants to be a part of this community, that wants to grow and innovate…And I would love to be that president.”

Katrina VanderWoude brings a new perspective at public forum

Yarrow Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2023
Illustration by Yarrow Hogan

All campuses closed Tuesday due to atmospheric rainstorms

Yarrow Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2023
Photo illustration by Yarrow Hogan.

Ignorance isn’t a justification for careless environmental inaction

Yarrow Hogan, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2023
Photo illustration showing a robots wide range of abilities, created by Yarrow Hogan.

ChatGPT prompts educators to rethink agenda, or embrace AI

Yarrow Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
Board of Trustees votes to raise tuition for non-resident students

Board of Trustees votes to raise tuition for non-resident students

Yarrow Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Starting left hand pitcher Jake Villar (No. 7) gives it his all even with a losing scoreboard. Villar throws the ball as the Cougar player awaits the pitch. The Vaqueros lost 0-3 against the Cuesta College Cougars at their home game at 2 p.m. On Feb. 21 at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara Calif.

[Photo] Baseball battle in blustery wind terminates in 0-3 loss for SBCC

February 24, 2023
The cast and behind the scenes workers on the student film “Attack of the Macro-Plastic Monster” stand together after celebrating their accomplishments at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara Calif.

[Photo] SBCC student filmmaker comes out on top at local Film Festival

February 24, 2023
The Spring 2023 Editorial board sit on the tables outside of the newsroom, wearing coordinated outfits to match The Channels rebrand on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Editor’s List: Celebrating the new year with thoughtfulness, impact

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, Emma Welch, Sunny Silverstein, Allison Budde, Delaney Newhouse, and Claire Geriak
February 10, 2023
Glowing in the afternoon sun, the Campus Center houses the East Campus Cafeteria, CESJ, Umoja and Dream Center. Students sit outside on the tables socializing together and doing homework on Friday, Feb. 3.

SBCC’s resources offer guidance for the new semester

Yarrow Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023
Illustration art by Yarrow Hogan that shows a timeline of the upcoming study abroad trips in 2023: Italy, Costa Rica, Japan, and Indonesia.

Travel to Rome, Costa Rica, Japan or Bali with SBCC to study abroad

December 9, 2022
The senate discusses changes regarding Academic Freedom

The senate discusses changes regarding Academic Freedom

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
December 5, 2022
From left, Photo Editor Jenna McMahon, Editor-in-Chief Melissa Garcia, News Editor Yarrow Hogan and Associates Editor Sunny Silverstein on Nov. 30 at the Lifescape Gardens Chumash Preserve at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This was everyones first time on the editorial board and Garcia and McMahons last semester on The Channels.

Editor’s List: Our favorite album and song from that album

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
December 2, 2022

Club Day Voices: ‘Spin the Wheel’

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, and Emma Welch
December 2, 2022
Britt Martinez-Hewitt, leader of the Wellness in Words workshop run by Art with Impact, reads student poems in front of the audience who wrote three poems throughout the two hour workshop. Students volunteered to share their poems and Martinez-Hewitt read aloud the works of expression on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at City College in Santa Barbara Calif.

“Wellness with Words” workshop creates a safe space for students

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
November 21, 2022
The golden gate bridge in a bed of clouds with the San Fransisco city in the back. “Like the bridge, joy will push through other feelings and pop out above everything else. Joy holds strong when it comes to life while also putting everything else in a better light then before it came in,” Nate Johnstone wrote. “Joy puts a perspective on things that allows us to view life in a better and happier manner. Like the red of the bridge, it reflects to others around and spreads out into the rest of the world.”

From the Amalfi Coast to the California Coast, Channels readers share photographs of their joy

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
November 14, 2022
City College Board of Trustees Candidate Charlotte Gullap-Moore mingles with guests on Nov. 8 at the Timbers Roadhouse election night party in Goleta, Calif. Gullap-Moore is positioned to secure the Area 1 District seat after a successful campaign.

Gullap-Moore and Croninger take lead in Board of Trustees election

Yarrow Hogan, Melissa Garcia, Delaney Newhouse, Leah Dautoff, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 9, 2022
From left, courtesy photo of Debi Stoker, Charlotte Gullap-Moore photo by Hunter Clark, courtesy photos of Marsha Croninger and Sharon Salvador-Jetgottka

Board of Trustees candidates discuss plans for future of SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, Hunter Clark, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 4, 2022
Courtesy of Carolina Lemus.

SBCC remembers death of 19-year-old student Roberto Garcia Jr.

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
October 31, 2022
Academic Senate approves new SBCC faculty for 5 departments

Academic Senate approves new SBCC faculty for 5 departments

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
October 24, 2022
The Well is now giving out narcan prevention kits due to the rising fentanyl overdoses. In order to get one, students must ask Becky Bean, the WELL student program advisor.

Anchor Program supplies students with opioid safety prevention kits

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
October 14, 2022
Academic senate continues the discussion regarding new faculty

Academic senate continues the discussion regarding new faculty

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
October 10, 2022

Voices: How has social media affected your self-image and mental health?

Yarrow Hogan, Bailey Schroerlucke, and Allison Budde
October 3, 2022
Several departments at SBCC are in need for more faculty members

Several departments at SBCC are in need for more faculty members

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
October 3, 2022
The Channels wants to hear from you - What brings you joy?

The Channels wants to hear from you – What brings you joy?

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
Clockwise from top left; Melissa Garcia’s four green salsa enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken and mayonnaise, topped with lettuce and onion; Jenna McMahon’s patatas bravas, a traditional Spanish dish originated in Madrid and commonly found on tapas menus; Yarrow Hogan’s fajitas de camarones with guacamole, which she prepared for dinner with her roommates; Sunny Silverstein’s tortilla de patata made by her wonderful host family in Maguilla, Spain which is best served hot accompanied by fresh bread.

Editors List: Our favorite Hispanic dish for Hispanic heritage month

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
Senate plans for what is next due to the lifting of the mask mandate

Senate plans for what is next due to the lifting of the mask mandate

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
September 19, 2022
Clockwise, Pedro Granados, Melissa Garcia and Maria Chaidez embracing each other in Cabo San Lucas on Saturday, July 16. Jenna McMahon and Avery Black share a laugh during a water balloon fight with their friends on Thursday, July 21 at La Brezza in Santa Barbara Calif. YG performs on Wednesday, May 18 in Stanford. Yarrow Hogan takes a seat to enjoy the scenery during the hike up a mountain at Pinnacles National Park, Calif. on Friday, June 17.

Editor’s List: Our favorite memories made over the summer

Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
September 16, 2022

19-year-old SBCC student dies in a car crash in Santa Ynez Valley area

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
September 16, 2022
Students cross the bridge between East and West campus to get to class on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The bridge makes it easier for students to get from one side of campus to the other instead of having to cross the street below.

New semester at SBCC brought changes to campus community

Yarrow Hogan, News Editor
September 12, 2022
La Playa Stadium on Monday, May 2 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The stadium will host the colleges first in-person commencement since spring 2019.

2022 grads to take next step at in-person commencement on May 13

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
Nancy Gould takes the vocals for Aint No Sunshine by Bill Withers during a session at JAMS on Wednesday, April 20 in Santa Barbara, Calif. JAMS offers a space for members of the Santa Barbara community to play music regardless of skill level.

JAMS composes a community of music in Santa Barbara’s eastside

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
April 26, 2022
The violin section plays during the first-ever live performance of A Day in the Life by symphony member Scott Lillard on Sunday, April 24 at City College’s Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC Symphony forms sonic spectacle at the Garvin

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Former SBCC physics professor, Air Force veteran Bill Miller dies at 97

Former SBCC physics professor, Air Force veteran Bill Miller dies at 97

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

Eric Evelhoch, Melissa Garcia, Sydney Hammer, Yarrow Hogan, and August Lawrence
April 19, 2022
Executive Director for the Scheinfeld Center of entrepreneurship and innovation Julie Samson explains the intricacies of the program and how it helps students on April 6, 2022 at her City College office in Santa Barbara, Calif. Samson said she loves the community the program builds and how students can call into for advice and connections.

Scheinfeld Center competition opens to student entrepreneurs

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Briefs (out reach)

[Photo] News Briefs: Poetry contest opens, SBCC Dance to host ‘Collective’

April 4, 2022
The UCSB Santa Catalina dorms on the evening of April 1, 2022 in Isla Vista, Calif. Multiple attempted kidnappings have recently taken place on the corner outside the hall on Storke Road and El Colegio Road. Student Annabelle Mersman said she feels less safe around her resident hall. I limit my time outdoors, Mersmen said. I dont get that breath of fresh air anymore.

Break-ins, assaults and theft bring fear, unease to Isla Vista residents

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022

Voices: “Do you prefer Marvel or DC?”

Melissa Garcia and Yarrow Hogan
March 29, 2022
From left, Personal Counselor and Anchor Program Coordinator Lacey Peters and Student Program Advisor and Associate Social Worker Becky Bean display hygiene kits and other resources provided by The Well on Thursday, March 11 at City Colleges ECC-21 in Santa Barbara, Calif. “We are here to help, support, and encourage our students,” Bean said.

The Well reopens in person with mental health services and more

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Substitute Equity Student Program Advisor Alondra Lazaro Gonzalez displays items available at Loves Closet in the Basic Needs Center on Thursday, Feb. 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Students can schedule a 15-minute appointment where they have the store to themselves and are able to choose up to three items of gently loved clothing to take home for free.

Basic Needs Center offering fresh clothes along with fresh produce

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
An Atkinson visitor admires Zoe Leonards piece Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island on Thursday, Feb. 25 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The piece is made up of 210 different post cards with images taken from the same location over a span of time.

New Atkinson exhibit showcases varied views of ‘What is America?’

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
From left, Talon Hogan, Michael Hogan, Kelly Hogan and Yarrow Hogan celebrate during a friends wedding in 2007 in Portland, Oregon. This was one of the last family pictures taken of the Hogans before Michael and Kelly divorced.

Divorce forced me to mature too early, but taught me to value self

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Matt Talbott practices his final monologue during a final run through of his one-man show Reptile on Feb. 6 at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. Talbott said this play show how the social norms of American culture in the 1970s and 80s shaped Americans to view anyone who was different as weird and to accentuate their differences in order to further ostracize them.

SBCC professor captivates crowd during one-man show ‘Reptile’

Yarrow Hogan, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
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