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Fall 2022

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File photo of members of the City College Athletics Department line up at their Sandlot themed tailgate on Oct. 27, 2022, at the West Campus Great Meadow in Santa Barbara, Calif. Their trunk display was supported by loyal mascot, Max the Dog, seen center frame wearing a red bat and baseball jersey.

[Photo] Dog Max passes away after years of support and affection at City College

Amanda Cloninger, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025

[Video] Voices: “What’s one thing you wish you knew before coming to college?”

December 9, 2022
Yuko Matsumura (played by Deborah Cristobal) recounts the story of immigrating to Santa Barbara in 1918 as a Japanese picture bride at the “Ghosts Along the Coast” show on Oct. 13 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Audiences rotated in groups throughout the night to witness Cristobal’s poignant performance.

Behind the scenes of actress Deborah Cristobal, as she prepares for her role in “Ghosts Along the Coast”

Callahan Morgan, Staff Photographer
December 9, 2022
The bass section of the Santa Barbara City College Symphony performs in the “Star Wars Suite for Orchestra” on Dec. 4 at the Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The SBCC Symphony performed the same arrangement that composer and conductor John Williams has used with the Log Angeles Philharmonic.

[Photo] SBCC’s Symphony performs Star Wars at their annual fall concert

Emma Welch, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Bici Centro's Manager Michael Velasquez tunes a bike in front of City College’s Campus Bike Shop on Nov. 30 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The shop located near the bridge on East Campus is open 11 a.m - 4 p.m. from Monday to Thursday during the academic year.

[Photo] Offering tools and experience, the SBCC bike shop is a one-stop-shop

Hunter Clark, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
AJ101 students break into small groups to discuss their knowledge of organized crime prior to the class lecture on Nov. 30 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Professor Minero instructed student groups to pull together their collective knowledge without using their phones.

[Photo] Criminal justice department gives a diverse opportunity for careers

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
City College students mingle around Club Day tables in front of the Luria Library on Nov. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. 17 clubs representing City College’s diverse community tabled at the event.

[Photo] Second club day unites students and passions together as the end of the semester approaches

November 21, 2022
Gigi Macioce (left) receives guidance from Professor of Printmaking Stephanie Dotson as she works on the printing press on Nov. 17 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The collaborative workspace encouraged by Dotson empowers students to pass along skills to others

[Photo] Stephanie Dotson teaches all different styles of printmaking

Ella Todd, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
ASG Commissioner of Accessibility Nick Hernandez (2nd from left) motions to approve funding to the SBCC Anime Club on Nov. 4, 2022 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hernandez’s work in the ASG involves ensuring that City College is an environment inclusive to all, regardless of learning disabilities or other impairments.

[Photo] Passionate student uses his own challenges to help support others

Bailey Schroerlucke, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles H. Wood III (bottom left) conducts the premiere of his Fanfare for America with a combined brass choir on Nov. 6 at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara, Calif. Members of the various ensembles that performed earlier in the night came together to bring Wood’s piece to life.

[Photo] Music Departments shows off their talents using multiple instruments

Claire Geriak, Staff Write
November 11, 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.

[Photo] 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
English Major Ali Korahais inspects “Legato” by Mimi Lauter (2019) on Nov. 3 at the Atkinson Gallery in Santa Barbara, Calif. Korahais was one of many City College students engaging with the new “Works on Paper” art installation.

[Photo] The latest Atkinson Gallery exhibition ‘Works on Paper’ keeps the audience engaged and curious

November 8, 2022
Members of the City College Athletics Department and The Resource SB line cars around West Campus’ Great Meadow on Oct. 27 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Children from around Santa Barbara came to “Trunk-or-Treat” in this tailgate party with a spooky twist.

[Photo] Family friendly Trunk or Treat event returns to SBCC

Jenna McMahon, Associate Editor
October 31, 2022
Día de Muertos Altar photographed on Oct. 27 in the Center for Equity and Social Justice at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Altars have been set up across City College’s various departments by The Third Thursday committee to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

[Photo] Día de los Muertos altars displayed to celebrate the life of loved ones

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Cheif
October 28, 2022
Artist Evelyn Contreras displays a recently created stitched print at her artist demonstration on Oct. 19 at the Atkinson Gallery in Santa Barbara, Calif. A focal point of Contreras’ talk was her use of a variety of different printing mediums to enhance her artwork.

[Photo] Alumna Evelyn Contreras presents her art at Atkinson Gallery exhibit

Ella Todd, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Defenders Sarah Hardin (No. 5) and Ana Magdalena Puentes (No. 2) guard the goal against forward Audrey Reed (No. 12) on Oct. 21 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hardin and Puentes worked together as a defense throughout the game to put pressure on the Olympian's attackers.

[Photo] San Diego team ends the women’s soccer winning streak in 1-0 match

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Linebacker Joseph Olsson (No. 48) sprints forward during a defensive drill at a daily football practice on Oct. 19 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. To his right stands Linebacker Coach Jackson Weed, who directed the training exercise.

[Photo] Student athletes juggle their time managing school, work and sports

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
State Street Ballet dancers reach up to Leeza Domrachev (center) after tearing off her swan costume on Oct. 16 at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. Light and dark imagery weaved a common thread through William Soleau’s choreographic choices during the performance.

[Photo] Musicians, dancers, & vocalists collaborate in ‘Carmina Burana’

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Dream Center Student Program Advisor Leslie Marin reads “Dreamers” by Yuyi Morales in her office in the Center for Equity and Social Justice (CC-228) on Oct. 13 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. As a first-generation dreamer, Marin brings experience to her new position as a full-time Student Program Advisor.

[Photo] Leslie Marin Juarez becomes a new student programs advisor

Jared Daniels, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Grace Wells (No. 12) and Megan Harrington (No. 6) reach for a block at the net on Oct. 12 in the Sports Pavillion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Shortly after, the team rallied together to clinch the third set, 27-25.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball team shows off their gameplay to local players

Allison Budde, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022

Voices: “If you could be in any movie what movie would you be in and why?”

Hunter Clark, Sunny Silverstein, and Callahan Morgan
October 10, 2022
Interim Director of the School of Extended Learning Rachel Walsh stocks food pantry shelves with freshly delivered food on Oct. 7 at City College Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. Walsh volunteered on her own time to support the food pantry’s mission and stayed throughout the entire restocking process.

[Photo] Wake Campus opens food pantry, providing students with resources

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Saxophonist Julio Longcob performs Dizzy Gillespie’s “Groovin’ High” alongside the faculty jazz combo on Sept. 30 at the City College Music Building in Santa Barbara, Calif. The faculty combo supports the applied music students and consists of SBCC instructors Dave Campos (piano), Ralph Lowi (bass), and Ed Smith (drums).

[Photo] Applied Music Program shows off their tempo at Jurkowitz Theatre

Leah Dautoff, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Forward, No.11, Theresa English headers a corner kick towards Ventura College Pirate’s goal on Sept. 30 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. English led many of the Vaquero’s attacks and provided an assist in the first goal of the game.

[Photo] Women’s soccer wins 3-1 against rival team, remaining undefeated

Delaney Newhouse, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Groundskeeper Dan Gaffney shovels mulch into a recently deweeded area near the City College music building on Sept. 30 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mulch made from recycled debris is provided for free by the City of Santa Barbara and is used sustainably to prevent weeds.

[Photo] SBCC generates climate solutions amongst few COVID-19 setbacks

Claire Geriak, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
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