OPINION: Cancel culture is debatably seen as a means of ‘social ...
Feb 14, 2024 · In the age of subtweeting, influencing, and online activism, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Social media’s intended purpose to connect has drastically derailed, leaving us stranded in isolation. The frequent mob mentality of “cancel culture” poses the following question: do the repercussions of this method align with its original intent?
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College leaders vexed by infiltration of fraudulent bots in SBCC ...
Sep 6, 2024 · Concerns surrounding fraudulent bot enrollment at City College and this school year’s budget were discussed at the College Planning Council (CPC) meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.. Paloma Arnold, assistant superintendent-vice president of student affairs, addressed the pressing issue of bots enrolling at City College, as well as in asynchronous classes.
The Channels – The news site of Santa Barbara City College.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4., Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) opened their doors celebrating 40 years. The event is held at various locations around Santa Barbara, hosting numerous panels and events from Feb. 4. to Feb. 15....
The Channels explains reporting process on unethical recruitment
Oct 28, 2024 · The recent revelations regarding the discovery of fraudulent recruitment practices within City College’s athletic department’s football program underscore the importance of our job as student journalists to hold our community accountable. As editors of The Channels, we felt compelled to explain the choices we made when investigating and writing our story on this issue.
Cross Currents: Should celebrities use their platforms to speak out ...
Apr 7, 2024 · In light of controversial injustices around the globe, The Channels asked two staff members their opinions on whether celebrities should use their platforms to speak out against injustice. Sofia Stavins, News Editor The pressure that is placed upon those who have platforms to speak up when certain issues take place can be unreasonable on occasion. ...
Newsom veto blocks bachelor’s path for City College nursing …
Nov 1, 2024 · On Sept. 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 895 that would have allowed California community colleges to offer bachelor’s degree programs for nursing students. The bill was made to make nursing programs more accessible for low-income students and possibly help the nursing shortages that have been occurring in California. According to …
Letter to the Editor: For our students, for our future
Oct 21, 2024 · Numbers. Statistics. Percentages. Accusations. Denials. False narratives. No, I’m not referring to the Presidential election. I am talking about Measure P, the bond Measure that would extend the tax rate previously approved by voters, and provide funding for much-needed safety and upgrading repairs for SBCC. In a lot of the “talk” I’ve come across, I...
Letter to the Editor: Community member defends reproductive rights
Oct 11, 2024 · Clergy for Choice Central Coast is a coalition of over 80 faith leaders from Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Unitarian Universalist, and other religious traditions in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. We believe that the intimate and personal decisions around reproductive health belong, not in the hands of politicians, but in the hearts of individuals making choices about ...
Cross Currents: Should the voting age be higher than 18?
Oct 23, 2020 · Every year, thousands of teens become eligible to vote and are entrusted to make decisions that shape the country. At 18, new voters can fall anywhere from being active in politics to completely disinterested. Are 18-year-olds too young to entrust such important decisions to? Or should they be ready to get involved in politics? ...