The Channels

From the adviser's desk Dear all, I'm thrilled to announce that Mark Steketee, a graphic design student at City College, has won first place in dispaly advertising in the nation-wide contest sponsored by the Associate Collegiate Press. Steketee's work was judged against hundreds of designs submitted by two- and four-year colleges, both public and private.… Post the First Comment

11/1/07- The weekly update on all that affects the Santa Barbara City College community, brought to you by the student-run newspaper, the Channels. Student anchors Sandra Gamez and Alex Mehra report on Halloween in Isla Vista, language partner program, and coverage of "One Night in Paris" business department fundraiser.… Post the First Comment

The Sigma Chi Eta and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Societies are inviting students and faculty to attend a free viewing of the vice presidential debate scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today in room 211 of the Administration building. The debate between Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joseph Biden, from Delaware, will be broadcasted live from Washington University in St.… 1 Comment

Despite the desperate need for nurses throughout the state, City College is preparing to require all prospective nursing students to take an assessment test prior to being allowed into the program. With the help of California Senate Bill 1309, passed in 2006, grant funding is being directed to create the test for students wanting to enter the nursing program.… Post the First Comment

Hilda Zacarias, councilwoman from the City of Santa Maria, will deliver the 17th annual Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecture. The topic of her presentation will be "Head-Start to Harvard and Home Again - The Making of a 'Si Se Puede' Activist." The Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecture was first established in 1991 to honor the memory of Leonardo Dorantes and educate the community in areas of racism and prejudice.… Post the First Comment

College students across the state can breathe a sigh of relief when buying class textbooks. In an attempt to flesh out the truth behind textbook prices, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger approved Assembly Bill 1548, a measure that will require publishing companies to state any changes made in new textbook editions by Jan.… 1 Comment

Looking to gain some experience or knowledge a career in this media-driven society? The fifth annual Meet the Pros communication career expo can give you the insight to guide you on future career paths. The media arts expo will feature career professionals from communication fields such as event planning, radio broadcasting, publishing, journalism, film production, multimedia and more.… Post the First Comment

There will be a learning styles workshop offered in the Cartwright Learning Resource Center Thursday from 1-1:50 p.m. in CAI Lab 2. Only 35 participants, on a first come first serve basis, can take part in the assessment test that will reveal what style of learning is most beneficial, according to Theorist David Kolb's theories.… Post the First Comment

State Chancellor Diane Woodruff will honor City College's Partnership for Student Success program with the Best Practices in Student Equity Award. The award will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the 2007 Community College League Conference in San Jose.… Post the First Comment

City College's Theatre Group has won the "Best of Santa Barbara" for Best Theatre Group, voted by the Santa Barbara Independent readers. ?"The award is very terrific and well deserved," said Tom Garey, co-chair of the Drama Department. "It is very nice to be recognized and the Theatre is highly regarded amongst the readers.… Post the First Comment

City College women's basketball team is having a "Surf Swap Meet" this Saturday, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lower Lever Parking Lots on Loma Alta Drive across from Leadbetter Beach. "We are hoping we can make money for better gear, equipment and tournament expenses such as hotels and food," said assistant coach Carrie Miller.… Post the First Comment

The night is bitterly cold for those not enjoying traditional Halloween beverages. The stars shine fiercely, ignoring the enormous police spotlights brought in for the special I.V. celebration. Every restaurant is packed and making pure profit, every liquor store is nearly sold out of Captain Morgan's signature concoction, and every house plays one song with lyrics that reflect the party mood: Let's get lost tonight.… Post the First Comment

The following are reports and incidents pulled from Campus Security's log. Oct. 12 A male inappropriately touched a female student near La Playa Stadium's upper restrooms. The Santa Barbara Police Department was contacted, and an officer met with the victim and security at her classroom.… Post the First Comment