City College – The Channels

Get rid of the community college stigma, SBCC has plenty to offer

October 18, 2019

“I’m just going to City College.” That was always my answer. A little robotic with a hint of self-defense in my tone. I graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 2018, a school known for its prestigious Engineering Academy and a reput...

Being on house arrest helped me become a better student, person

Ryan P. Cruz, Staff Writer

September 20, 2019

I spent the summer on house arrest with an electronic GPS ankle monitor strapped around my leg, wondering how I got myself in this situation, and how I was going to get myself out. With no job and nowhere to go, I made the decision to...

Taking time off from school eased insecurities and clarified my goals

Bianca Ascencio, Staff Writer

September 20, 2019

Taking a semester off from school helped me get myself back on the right track. Many of my friends went straight from high school to a four year, and are getting ready to graduate this spring. I failed...