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The orange medicine bottle holding Bianca Ascencios depression medication stored in a makeup bag on March 30, 2022 in Carpinteria, Calif.

From sad girl to rad girl — breaking the stigma

Bianca Ascencio, Associate Editor
April 1, 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
The Wells Student Program Advisor and Associate Social Worker Becky Bean in her office on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at City College’s Wellness Center on East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. Bean has been running The Well since it first opened in the summer of 2018.

Becky Bean bolsters City College students with health and wellness

Melanie Janicke, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021

Family tragedy helped me face my emotions instead of avoiding them

August Lawrence, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2021

Virtual learning, social distancing postponed real college experience

Leah Dautoff, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
Justice Studies Professor David Saunders stands outside the West Campus Center where he teaches when in-person classes are in session. Saunders was a police officer for eight years and takes insight from all perspectives when it comes to improving the police response to mental health crisis calls.

SBCC justice studies professor on social workers assisting SBPD

Cole Federbusch, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
Student Program Advisor Becky Bean in front of The Wells headquarters at Santa Barbara City College. The Well collaborates with City College faculty, personal counselors and clubs to facilitate events, such as mindfulness and stress reduction groups. Image courtesy of SBCC/The Well

SBCC adapts to help students with mental health through pandemic

Heidi Hutton Rigoli, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
For some students, their desk at home is where they spend most of their time attending Zoom classes, working on assignments and trying to stay sane during the pandemic. Reading and journaling daily is a great way to keep your mental and emotional well-being strong during long hours at home.

Self-care matters: three ways to stay centered during quarantine

August Lawrence, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2021

City college students overwhelmed with stress and work aren’t lazy

Alvaro Abrego Trancozo, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020

Isolation gave me the opportunity to start living a healthier lifestyle

Cassandra Wilkins, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020

Hiking in nature is key for health and happiness despite COVID-19

Paula Rodenas, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
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Mental health services move online as social isolation changes norms

Jacob Frank, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
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