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Spring 2025

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Attends applaud the graduating class of 2025 as they stand May 3 outside City College's Student Services Building in Santa Barbara, Calif. The event marked the first HSI graduation ceremony at City College.

[Photo] City College celebrates student journeys with series of ceremonies

Djamila Rodeck, Associate Editor
May 16, 2025
With her self-produced instrumentals and backing tracks, Deja Re performs on stage April 18 at City College's Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. This night marked the first public performance of her original tracks.

City College’s Deja Re brings electronic music into the spotlight

Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer
May 16, 2025
The MS Europa 2 cruise ship anchors off the coast April 29 in Santa Barbara, Calif. In past years, as many as 30 cruises have visited the city annually.

[Photo] Cruise ships spark environmental concerns on Santa Barbara Coast

Amanda Cloninger, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025
In a two-bedroom apartment shared by five students, Charlie Platt prepares food while his roommate Nico Kemp and their friend Cooper Call catch up on schoolwork April 19 at the Beach City complex in Santa Barbara, Calif. Student apartments often double as study spots and social hubs.

The other half of college: a glimpse at student living conditions in Santa Barbara

Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer
May 11, 2025
Winner of the Western State Conference Men's Individual Tennis Title Mauritz Seitz prepares to return a shot May 2 at Pershing Park's tennis courts in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I trained everyday before and I think I reached my goal at this point. I was really thankful for my teammates and my coach" said Seitz on winning his title.

[Photo] SBCC tennis player Mauritz Seitz wins WSC Men’s Individual Title

Jenna Hagedorn, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Wyatt La Marsna (No. 5) drives the ball into the outfield April 12 at City College's Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. Marsna would later give Pierce College the lead in the seventh inning.

[Photo] SBCC baseball secures their third Western State Conference title

Viviana Ruiz, Sports Editor
May 6, 2025
Kyra Maal-King and Lucca Kun of duet band Reverie perform for Sustainability Fest April 30 2025 at City College's Great Meadow in Santa Barbara, Calif. The duet played contemporary folk music.

ASG and Honors Program host City College’s Sustainability Festival

Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer
May 2, 2025
The newly elected president of the Academic Senate, Elizabeth Imhof prepares for her new role April 9 outside City College's West Campus Center building in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'm really looking to improve shared governance," Imhof answered in response to what she's looking forward to.

[Photo] Elected Senate President Elizabeth Imhof hopes to bring peace to SBCC

Hilary Litton, Staff Writer
April 25, 2025
Benjamin Strutt (No. 36) connects with a solid swing April 12 at City College's Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. Strutt would later come close to taking third base.

Vaquero baseball rally to claim victory over Pierce College

Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer
April 14, 2025

Voices: What is the most creative or best excuse you’ve used to get out of a class or assignment?

Sylvia Stewart, Michael Lopez, and Everett Engler
April 13, 2025
Diversity Collective speaker Edgar Euan presents the LGBTQ identity flags April 9 at City College's Campus Center building Room 228 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The most recent addition is the Two-Spirit flag, a symbol for certain native Americans.

[Photo] City College hosts ally training in spirit of Gaypril pride events

Everett Engler, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025
Hands Off protestors march below State Street’s underpass April 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. “Hands off our schools” they chanted.

“Hands Off” protestors fill the streets of Santa Barbara on Saturday

Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer
April 7, 2025
Students and faculty gather around the front of City College's Luria Library March 31 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The SBCC flag was taken down in anticipation for the flag raising event.

Flag raising ceremony honors César’s Chávez’s legacy

Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer
April 3, 2025
Sean Kelly teaches his astronomy course filled with students on March 13 at City College’s Luria Conference Room 101 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Study Equity Plan demonstrates how City College can help students to succeed academically.

[Photo] Student Equity Plan for 2025-2028 seeks input from students

Viviana Ruiz, News Editor
April 2, 2025
Earth science professor Sean Kelly calls on a student in his 125-capacity astronomy course on March 13 at City College’s Luria Conference Room 101 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Efficient schedules with a higher average fill rate mean more money can go toward other important student services.

[Photo] City College achieves highest productivity in a decade

Mars Newton, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
The moon shines red after being engulfed by Earth's shadow March 13 as seen from Mission Rose Garden in Santa Barbara, Calif. Beginning at roughly 11:26 p.m., the totality phase continued into the early hours of Friday morning.

[Photo] City College students gather after hours for lunar eclipse watch party

Hilary Litton and Zuri Stewart
March 17, 2025
CalFresh provides a food bank to students at the Bienvenidas event Feb. 27 at City College's Great Meadow in Santa Barbara, Calif. CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low income individuals and students buy the food that they need.

[Photo] Spring Wellness Bienvenida offers health resources to students

Everett Engler, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Jazz instructor Eric Heidner leads the Big Band Jazz ensemble at SOhO Feb. 24, in Santa Barbara Calif. This event featured the band's first performance of the semester.

[Photo] REVIEW: Big Band delivers inspiring performance with a vibrant crowd

Jenna Hagedorn, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Artist Vanessa Chow's presents "Cosmic Whirlpool" consisting of cotton thread on indigo fabric Feb 12, 2025 at the Atkinson Art Gallery in Santa Barbara Calif. Chow planted cotton plants in her garden to produce the thread that would be used to sew the image

[Photo] REVIEW: “Deep Color” art collection showcases diverse art styles

Mars Newton, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
"Emilia Perez" actress Selena Gomez receives a Virtuosos Award at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. Gomez is a singer, actress and businesswoman.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Former Vaquero Tyler Heil hired as new head coach for softball

Viviana Ruiz, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Vice President of Business Servicess Chris Renbarger opens the door to transparency Feb. 7 at the City College Administration building in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'll share information widely, and when people ask questions I don't, I won't shy away from answering them. You know, one of the things that a former governor used to say is that the business of the public, is public, meaning it should be available." Renbarger said when asked about how he would communicate across different groups.

[Photo] City College appoints Renbarger, new vice president of business services

Hiro Sato, Features Editor
February 10, 2025
Superintendent Erika Endrijonas consoles with Enzo Rastelli's family before they took the stage at the Flag Lowering Ceremony on Monday, Feb 3. Enzo Rastelli was a student at City College's culinary arts program who was simultenously completing his general education.

Flag lowering ceremony honors the lives lost due to COVID-19

Michael Lopez, Staff Photographer
February 5, 2025
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