The Channels

The civil suit against City College for the rape of a student by former security guard Kent Kafatia was settled out of court for $1 million, Sept. 15. "After extensive consulting with our attorneys, we concluded that the settlement would be in the interest of the college as well as the victim," said Superintendent-President John Romo.… Post the First Comment

The days of the backyard mechanic are coming to an end and the City College Automotive Service and Technology Department is preparing a new generation of mechanics to deal with current developments such as hybrid cars and biodiesel engines. Record-breaking fuel prices, steadily rising for the last five years, have driven the industry to alternative combustion engines including hybrids that combine gas and electricity, and biodiesel engines, both increasing gas mileage and decreasing fossil fuel consumption.… Post the First Comment

A City College faculty member thwarted the attempted theft of a $900 overhead projector Wednesday afternoon in room 228 of the Business Communications Building. The suspect, who tore the projector from the ceiling before being interrupted by Bonnie Chavez, chair of the Business Department fled the room at 12:40 p.… Post the First Comment

Hot-button election issues like immigration and the Iraq war have sparked political action recently, and while marches are good, more unity is needed, said UCSB Professor, Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval, to City College students Wednesday. "I was very inspired by those marches," he said, "to see people moving and standing up for what they believe in, some of them risking deportation.… Post the First Comment

Guy Smith, City College School of Media Arts Director, dreamt of chalkboards, projectors, computers and cell phones when the state of California gave him $422,000 by way of a Small Systems and Devices Grant. The first move Smith made was to create a set of multimedia courses that will "help the college stay ahead of the eight ball.… Post the First Comment

Sungard® Banner, the new student information portal, is on schedule for completion by April, in time for students to register online for summer courses, said Project Director Daniel Watkins. Campus Data Specialist Connie Baker of Ventura College said registration has been easier since they installed Banner.… Post the First Comment

Diamonds and rubies can't buy happiness, but teaching students how to dig for precious gems, is enough of a reward for Geology Professor, Robert Gray. For his contribution to education, Gray was presented with the Dibblee Maps of Big Pine Quadrangle in the Los Padres National Forest.… Post the First Comment

City College security department has seen one theft over the last week, and one unsuccessful attempt to steal a $900 projector from a classroom. The Santa Barbara Police Department responded to the two thefts. A small fire and three student-related medical incidents were also reported.… Post the First Comment

The recent problem of E. coli in spinach has led City College to put a hold on serving the fresh produce at its eateries. "We haven't gotten the green light to bring spinach back," Marc Sullivan, food service director said. Although City College students have not reported any cases of E.… Post the First Comment

With 54 non-profit and government organizations lining the walkways of West Campus, Sept. 19, the eighth annual Helping Hands Volunteer and Job Fair was a success. The organizations came to the college in hopes of soliciting student involvement for their causes through volunteer work, internships and some paid employment opportunities.… Post the First Comment

Professor of behavioral medicine, Dr. Richard Sloan, will speak about the relationship between medical and religious worlds, Oct. 7 in the Fé Bland Forum on West Campus. The event, sponsored by the Humanist Society and the Center for Philosophical Education, will feature the New York psychologist and Columbia University Medical Center professor and his critiques on faith and medicine.… Post the First Comment

The Pacific Pride Foundation is holding its 16th annual AIDS walk, "Heart & Sole," at 8 a.m. Oct. 7 at Leadbetter Beach. "One of the reasons the AIDS walk is so important is that it raises funds for much needed services for HIV education regarding prevention and care," said AIDS Walk Co-coordinator Jodi Segal.… Post the First Comment