SMC campus reacts to Palisades arson mistrial: ‘The book shouldn’t be thrown at him’
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SMC campus reacts to Palisades arson mistrial: ‘The book shouldn’t be thrown at him’
SMC’s 96th Commencement celebrated graduates' achievements while recognizing the leaders who support student success.
After a three-week trial and two days of deliberations, a gridlocked jury resulted in a mistrial of Jonathan Rinderknecht.
During the SMC Foundation's annual luncheon, unsuspecting students learned they were being awarded life-changing scholarships.
After losing his home in the Palisades Fire, Malibu restaurant owner Joe D’Amore works to keep his family business alive amid the community’s recovery.
Students from the SMC Business Club gathered to pitch their startup ideas to potential investors.
SMC is offering a free noncredit English as a second language course during summer 2026 for day laborers.
After 30 years with the SMCPD, Capt. Jere Lee Romano leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to students and veterans.
Santa Monica College among nearly 9,000 institutions affected by the May 7 Canvas cyberattack, leaving students and faculty locked out of the site for hours.
The SMC Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to layoff 45 people as it moves to close a $16.9 million structural deficit.
Associate dean Wendi DeMorst, who manages tutoring and supplemental instruction programs, is among a handful of administrators cut as the college addresses a $17.4 million deficit.
AS board members approved funding for college clubs to participate in Club Row.
Parishioners of a burnt-down church show faith and the determination to rebuild in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
The LA Times will host its 31st annual Festival of Books, featuring over 500 authors, celebrity speakers, panels, and live music.
SMC Board of Trustees strike two cost-reduction measures from agenda amid public calls for transparency.
Jeffrey and Jenna talk about their thoughts on season 50 of Survivor with special guest Isabella. Listen to hear what they thought about the season, some stand out faves and flops, and what they are hoping to come next as the "open era" of survivor begins.
A review of Kristoffer Borgli’s latest feature, “The Drama,” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.
As immigration policies and visa regulations continue to evolve under the current U.S. administration, many international students are facing uncertainty about their academic and professional futures.
Cyberbullying has taken over the gaming industry, and it can encourage players to say whatever they want.
“ARIRANG” has a tracklist of 14 songs — with SWIM being the title track — and overall leans into a hip-hop and pop sound.
Students say SMC’s cafeteria offers average food and limited dining options, raising questions about campus food quality and the loss of vendors since 2020.
Nail Tech students and artists discussed nail art trends and the online influence clients bring into the salon.
A close look at the Center for Media and Design’s current dining options and whether they are a good substitute for a cafeteria on campus.
The Pete and Susan Barrett Art Gallery at SMC, in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition “Concrete Hope | Esperanza Concreta”, hosts the first of a two-part series of artist-on-artist discussions.
Adapted from the novel by Andy Weir, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller deliver a high-stakes interstellar epic starring Ryan Gosling and a co-star who’s not so human.
Akinola Davies Jr.’s semi-autobiographical directorial debut, “My Father’s Shadow,” is a psychopomp. We are guided through an era of turmoil and radical change into the daunting uncertainty of its smoking aftermath.
We are back to talk about season 4 of the reality TV series, The Traitors! The season just finished and we’re here to talk everything Traitors: what we loved, what we hated, our thoughts on how it ended, and everything in between.
Manager Mark DeRosa’s blunder ultimately does not cost Team USA a chance at the WBC title and trophy.
While the presence of petitioners promotes civic participation, students shouldn’t have to feel solicited while walking on campus.
In January, Minnesotans pushed back against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations using Los Angeles tactics.
SMC LGBTQ+ graduates participate in their own commencement ceremony with speeches honoring queer history and celebrating queer futures.
Oaxacans at SMC hosted a colorful traditional celebration at the SMC main campus.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, various mental health professionals, wellness practitioners, and students gathered in the school quad amid music, raffles and refreshments
Fans attended a documentary screening about the blues icon who sang “Hound Dog” first.
Holocaust survivor Mary Bauer reflected on Auschwitz, discrimination, and the importance of remembering history.
Xia visited SMC for a screening and Q&A of her documentary, “Out of Plain Sight.”
LA Metro extends the D line to Beverly Hills with three new stations, improving access ahead of the World Cup and future connection to UCLA.
Santa Monica College’s Vocal Jazz Ensembles delivered an evening of live vocal jazz at BroadStage, showcasing student talent, award-winning performances and the community built through music education.
The on-campus food pantry serves more than 100 students daily, offering produce, clothing, and hygiene items through partnerships with local grocers.
Santa Monica College’s Emeritus program hosted “Earth Day,” a free public event featuring short films and a panel discussion on eco-filmmaking, at the auditorium on the SMC Emeritus campus on Wednesday, April 22.
SMC’s Club Grow’s gardening workshops featured seed-planting and seed ball-making.
More than a dozen student organizations gathered on the campus quad to recruit members and highlight opportunities for involvement.
The event aimed to educate urban communities on how microforests work and how to get involved in increasing the biodiversity of any space.
Santa Monica College’s Black Collegians Center launches a weekly quilting event uniting students and faculty to build community.
CicLAvia Returns This Weekend to Help LA Rethink How To Get Around
War, visa restrictions and political tensions turned Iran’s World Cup experience into an exercise of resilience and endurance that extended well beyond the pitch.
The FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in Mexico.
The California Coast welcomed back the historic Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Led by standout diving performances and strong relay squads, SMC swimming and diving turns a home meet into a preview of conference and state potential.
Santa Monica College Women’s Tennis team took on College of the Canyons at Ocean View Park in Santa Monica on Tuesday, March 17.
Despite the heat, SMC had a perfect doubleheader in a nonconference game against the Cypress College Chargers and the Lassen College Cougars
SMC Corsairs win their doubleheader against the Bakersfield College Renegades and Glendale City College Lady Vaqueros
Santa Monica College’s women’s basketball team faced a shaky 2025-26 season, marked by short-staffed rosters and multiple injuries that forced the team to make an early departure before the season’s endgame.
The Santa Monica College softball team earns big takeaways in a loss against Moorpark College Raiders 16-0
Long Beach City College Vikings’ men’s volleyball team pushed the Corsairs into a five- set game on Wednesday, ending with the Corsairs saying “bye-bye” after their fourth conference win.
SMC Corsairs enjoy a competitive practice before their first conference match against Santa Barbara City College and Moorpark College.
Santa Monica College Men’s volleyball, aggressive, disciplined and determined. Claim yet another victory, this time from Antelope Valley College.
Angel City’s 21-year-old star defender is back after recovering from a cardiac arrest on the field in May 2025.
Despite wins from captains, Santa Monica College’s women’s tennis team dropped a tightly contested Western State Conference match to Ventura College, 3–6, at home.
First north region volleyball conference game of the season for Santa Monica College, and Los Vaqueros took the lead on game one. (3-1)
In this episode of Talking Too Much, Vicki sits down with bestselling author Jade Chang to discuss her latest novel, What a Time to Be Alive
Student Andrew Sanchez turns a five-minute classwork assignment into a three-episode TV series.
New addition to the SMC Art Department, Liv Aanrud brings encouragement, humor, color and solidarity to campus.
The Global Motion Dance performance took place at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage.
Santa Monica College percussion ensemble performed a variety of styles during a Friday afternoon performance.
Fourth months after his public execution, deathmatch wrestler Phil Insane returned to the ring.
On April 29, Synapse Contemporary Dance Theater dress rehearsed for their spring performances at BroadStage.
Shoppers at the Pico Farmers Market stopped to view handmade glasswork by SMC glass artists ahead of Mother’s Day.
Panels, Signings and Food Trucks Draw a Huge Crowd to USC for the 31st Annual Literary Celebration
Curated by Erika Hirugami, the exhibition highlights Latinx identity, joy, and complexity through nearly 40 photographers and lens-based artists, closing with a final reception on May 9.
Jazz drummer Carl Allen played at the Performing Arts Center as a part of the SMC Music Department’s Friday Night Jazz Series.
This past weekend, April 11th and 12th was Santa Monica's Theater Of Arts production of the plays Hamletta and 12th Bro which is a unique take on the classic William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and “Twelfth Night.”
The SMC Theater department’s run of Michael Frayn’s Noises Off was met with accolades and laughter
The Melrose Fashion Week celebrates local sustainable fashion for everyone to enjoy.
The four-day exhibit featured over 100 independent artists who sought to connect with collectors and celebrate their achievements at a time when AI-generated artwork is being sold for an unprecedented amount of money.
For cosmetology professor Jila Assadi, teaching professional skills for the beauty industry is also about instilling confidence for long term success.
LA Mode 2026 showcased student-designed collections inspired by this year’s theme, “Above the Clouds,” blending creativity, sustainability, and real world fashion innovation.
Inside the hot shop at the Santa Monica College Art Complex, students shape molten glass.
Historic Filipinotown showcases the deep relationship between Angelenos and Filipinos.
During the spring of 2026, performers on the Santa Monica Pier created a lively public space for residents, visitors and passing crowds.
Oak Soonthornwan’s DS Night Market in Chinatown serves up Thai cuisine along with art, music, and culture.
With 21 collections, student crews and real production roles, SMC students prepared for LA Mode 2026, the college’s annual fashion show, held this year at the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center.
The Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra presented its Spring Children’s Concert, a family-friendly, interdisciplinary show on Sunday, April 26, at BroadStage at the SMC Performing Arts Center.
Santa Monica College held three days of events on main campus to celebrate Earth Week 2026.
Corsairs swimmers and divers embraced the emotional highs and lows of the 3C2A State Championship, proving that growth and grit matter as much as medals.
The Corsairs may not have won a game this season, but it would be hard to tell by their positive and supportive attitude during each game.
As Santa Monica College’s Morrison Track and Corsair Field underwent major renovations, athletes and coaches got creative with training across the city and stayed competitive despite limited access to practice facilities.
Led by violinist Etienne Gara, the chamber orchestra of strings and synthesizer prepared for two concerts in its home city.
The longtime Austin festival and conference blended music, film, and technology across the city, reaffirming its role as a launchpad for emerging talent and creative ideas.
The 41st annual Los Angeles Marathon drew more than 27,000 registered participants along with volunteers, supporters, and spectators.
NEWS
Faculty, students and staff shared their opinions on who is to blame for the 2025 Palisades fire.
SMC’s 96th Commencement celebrated graduates' achievements while recognizing the leaders who support student success.
After a three-week trial and two days of deliberations, a gridlocked jury resulted in a mistrial of Jonathan Rinderknecht.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
In this episode of Talking Too Much, Vicki sits down with bestselling author Jade Chang to discuss her latest novel, What a Time to Be Alive
Student Andrew Sanchez turns a five-minute classwork assignment into a three-episode TV series.
New addition to the SMC Art Department, Liv Aanrud brings encouragement, humor, color and solidarity to campus.
The Global Motion Dance performance took place at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage.
CULTURE
SMC LGBTQ+ graduates participate in their own commencement ceremony with speeches honoring queer history and celebrating queer futures.
Oaxacans at SMC hosted a colorful traditional celebration at the SMC main campus.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, various mental health professionals, wellness practitioners, and students gathered in the school quad amid music, raffles and refreshments
Fans attended a documentary screening about the blues icon who sang “Hound Dog” first.
SPORTS
War, visa restrictions and political tensions turned Iran’s World Cup experience into an exercise of resilience and endurance that extended well beyond the pitch.
The FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in Mexico.
The California Coast welcomed back the historic Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Led by standout diving performances and strong relay squads, SMC swimming and diving turns a home meet into a preview of conference and state potential.
OPINION
Jeffrey and Jenna talk about their thoughts on season 50 of Survivor with special guest Isabella. Listen to hear what they thought about the season, some stand out faves and flops, and what they are hoping to come next as the "open era" of survivor begins.
A review of Kristoffer Borgli’s latest feature, “The Drama,” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.
As immigration policies and visa regulations continue to evolve under the current U.S. administration, many international students are facing uncertainty about their academic and professional futures.
Cyberbullying has taken over the gaming industry, and it can encourage players to say whatever they want.
PHOTO STORY
For cosmetology professor Jila Assadi, teaching professional skills for the beauty industry is also about instilling confidence for long term success.
LA Mode 2026 showcased student-designed collections inspired by this year’s theme, “Above the Clouds,” blending creativity, sustainability, and real world fashion innovation.
Inside the hot shop at the Santa Monica College Art Complex, students shape molten glass.
Historic Filipinotown showcases the deep relationship between Angelenos and Filipinos.
Print in the Digital Age
Faculty, students and staff shared their opinions on who is to blame for the 2025 Palisades fire.