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Textbook rentals slow at Santa Barbara City College Bookstore

Despite textbook prices steadily increasing, students haven’t been choosing the bookstore’s new and cheaper rental option. Full story

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John Uribe leads SBCC football on road to redemption

Thursday's practice before the season opener against Hancock was all business as the Vaqs football team gear up for a grueling 11-week campaign that garners talent and expectation. Full story

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New SBCC student president battles student apathy

Atty Garfinkel, the new Associated Student Senate President, is making it her ultimate goal this year to decrease student apathy by getting students involved with their campus. Full story

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Donation redirection could cripple Center for Sustainability

The Center for Sustainability may be unsustainable if a recommendation from the college president is approved to redistribute more than $75,000 earmarked for the program. Last week, Dr. Adam Green, professor and director of the center, received word that 85 percent of a $90,000 donation from the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College will no longer fund the Center for Sustainability.

More Adult Ed courses could be at risk

If Sacramento's budget woes aren't fixed soon, it may be adult education's summer session that will be cut, not the undergraduate program. That's what Jack Friedlander, executive vice president and dean of the college's educational programs, said at the May 5 Academic Senate meeting.

New program changes make online classes easier to use

City College has scheduled a five-day workshop this summer for teachers to improve their online classes in order to keep students enrolled. "The number one reason for drop-outs is confusion," said Doug Hersh, dean of distance learning and educational programs.

Honor Roll members recognized

The President's Honor Roll Reception was held May 7 at the Winslow Maxwell Overlook. A total of 2,484 students earned honors during the spring and fall semesters of 2009, but only 500 attended the event. "You make your own path in life," dual enrollment student, and biology major, Kathryn Fischer, said.