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April marks Autism Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the experiences and contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum. From a young age up, I’ve always felt different from other ...
The Sustainability Festival, hosted by the Associated Student Government and Honors Program, was held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at the West Campus Great Meadow. The event ...
City College Alumna Jenny Keet has blended her passion for surfing, filmmaking, and community into a career that bridges both the ocean and the screen. As CEO of Surf Happens Surf School, executive ...
Cancel Culture has grown into a huge thing on social media in recent days, The Channels asked two writers to discuss if cancel culture is a necessary form of social justice in today’s society or an ...
Due to the pandemic, some college students have had to face the harsh reality of suddenly becoming unemployed and forced to move back home—having to say goodbye to their apartment, but not to their ...
University of California, Santa Barbara students and alumni Greta Dooley, Isaac Porter, Daniel Smirnov, Collin Green, Lennen Berger, Kailee Miller, and Geert Timmerman formed the band “Veranda Nights” ...
Juan Carrera-Espinoza, the newest full time chemistry instructor at City College, works quietly in his office with classical music audible outside the open door. After more than 30 years, he is back ...
As music continues to shape our identities and reflect our emotions, The Channels wants to celebrate its power to connect and inspire. We’re reaching out to our community, students, faculty, staff, ...
When I mention thrift shopping to some people, I often get responses like “but aren’t the clothes dirty?” or “most of the stuff is probably ugly if someone gave it away.” As someone who has learned to ...
The Santa Barbara Police Department has installed a new system where social workers can be deployed to assist officers in handling conflicts. Outrage and debate about the responsibility of law ...
In the midst of a nationwide housing crisis, California has experienced some of its most dramatic effects in recent years. The cost of rent in Santa Barbara has seen an average increase of 66% in the ...
Although years have gone by since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the community’s losses are honored to this day. On Monday Feb 3., a flag lowering ceremony took place on the Luria Library patio.