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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Right off the coast of Santa Barbara is one of the world’s biggest natural oil seeps. Its natural abundance has benefited the community of Santa Barbara for decades. In recent years, oil rigs were ...

English professor and visionary behind the Raíces initiative at Santa Barbara City College, Melissa Menendez has been honored with the Hayward Award for “Excellence in Education.” The Hayward Award ...

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” ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Celebrities’ private jet use spotlights a gap between environmental advocacy and action as climate concerns mount. Carbon emissions are released into the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide. CO2 ...

As part of the nationwide Hands Off protest, thousands filled De La Guerra Plaza at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Organized by local activist groups Indivisible Santa Barbara and Women’s March, ...