Cross Currents: Should we get rid of standardized tests?
WEBApr 23, 2021 · Standardized tests are not a proper way to measure intelligence or comprehension, and should be removed or replaced in order for today’s public education system to make any sort of progression in the future. Standardized aptitude tests have been around for a long time—at least 150 years. They’re required for military service and many ...
Cross Currents: Should the voting age be higher than 18?
WEBOct 23, 2020 · The voting age should remain at 18, and raising it won’t help make things better. The 26th Amendment that made 18-year-olds eligible to vote is taken for granted in this era of performative online activism and separation. When I look online I either see people who are all-in with their cause and information, or those who are blissfully ...
Public art is a creative solution to vandalism, supports local culture ...
WEBFeb 28, 2020 · It can be used to highlight a changing culture, like the vibrant eclectic murals in the funk zone in Santa Barbara. It can pay tribute to the past like the pieces in Lompoc dedicated to the native ancestry of the area. It can even display a vision for the future. While public art is not totally immune from vandals, it’s a start.
Rodrigo Hernandez - The Channels
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SBCC’s ‘The Thin Man’ provides a robust, humorous radio experience
WEBApr 26, 2021 · Robert Allen, Laksmini Wiyantini and Madison Widener act out an old Commercial to serve as a smooth transitional between acts for City College’s virtual performance of the radio drama “The Thin Man” on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Performers are separated by plexiglass at all times while on stage to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Cross Currents: Should presidential age requirements be updated?
WEBFeb 1, 2021 · There shouldn’t be an age requirement for eligibility to run for President of the United States. Right now, the age requirement to be president is 35. This is too high. An American president needs to be in tune with and understand the latest social issues and trends to be an effective leader. A younger president would naturally relate to and ...
Thrift stores offer a sustainable, unique alternative to fast fashion
WEBJan 31, 2020 · Additionally, it produces tons of textile waste, generates greenhouse gas emissions and deposits chemicals into our soil. Shopping in thrift stores is a significantly more sustainable way to shop. When you choose second-hand over fast fashion, it decreases the demand and as a result, causes less …
Learning how to love my height was a new opportunity for growth
WEBMay 6, 2022 · It is for me. I love being tall. I love walking into places and seeing the tops of people’s heads. I love wearing heels and platform shoes to accentuate my height. I love how powerful and intimidating being tall makes me feel. Growing up tall made me very self-conscious. But I learned to view my height from a new perspective which has led me ...
Foreign students connect through the Language Exchange Program
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Santa Barbara City College. SBCC. From in-person to online, the Language Exchange Program (LEP) has continued to operate virtually despite the return to campus. The Language Exchange Program started in 2005 by the International Education Center and has been active ever since. The program lets students assist each other in …
Cross Currents: Are zoos ethical? – The Channels
WEBMar 16, 2020 · Of the 238 accredited facilities by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in America, widely considered the best organization to determine if a zoo is ethical, only 54% of them are non-profit. The rest are public or for-profit; the latter exploit animals for money, and the former relies on subsidies sometimes halted by government shutdowns.