The Corsair Fall 2026 - Issue 2
The Corsair Fall 2026 - Issue 2
The Corsair Fall 2026 - Issue 2
SMC hosts a forum introducing Candace Jones, the sole candidate advanced by the hiring committee for the superintendent position.
Santa Monica College Police Department says lit cigarette set dumpster ablaze outside of Pico Village classrooms on main campus.
Pepperdine University’s annual flag memorial honors the dead from 9/11.
After decades spent caring for patients and students, SMC nursing professor Bonnie Flores is rebuilding after losing her Malibu home in the 2025 fires.
SMC board of trustees nearly closes college’s deficit with 2026-2027 budget, but school officials say more cuts are needed.
SMC art professor Terri Bromberg charts a path forward with support from colleagues and students after losing her home and art in the Palisades fire.
Santa Monica College women’s soccer program's $9,000 funding gap was closed by the Santa Monica City Council before the start of their 2026-27 season.
Santa Monica College hosts annual architecture boot camp for minority students, displaying plans to rebuild Altadena after 2025 fires.
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.
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.
Why is the day that brought us all together now tearing us apart?
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.
Taking a deeper look into mathematics professor Kristin Ross.
SMC students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the flavor of tradition.
Students and faculty from SMC work with Heal the Bay to clean Santa Monica beach.
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, students reflect on where they were when word of his death spread.
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.
The Corsairs went up against the Norco College Mustangs in a six-goal match.
The Corsairs dominate with a 5-0 victory over the Roadrunners.
The Corsairs won two sets after trailing 2-0,but fell short in the fifth set.
The Santa Monica College Corsairs defeated the Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs 4-2 on Friday.
Cummings and Taase step up and lead Corsairs to 3-1 win over Santa Barbara.
SMC football extends its winning streak to five straight games in victory against the GCC Vaqueros.
SMC takes out OCC in three straight sets.
The Corsairs tied El Camino 1-1 in a heated match of soccer.
Santa Monica College wins game against Compton College Coyotes by 40 points in the second game of the season.
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
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.
The Santa Monica College women’s water polo team loses its fourth straight game as a small squad struggles to stay afloat.
After a tie and a loss to open the season, the Corsairs dominated the El Camino College Warriors 5-0, led by sophomore forward Ashton St. Claire’s hat trick.
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.
NEWS
STEM students and faculty demonstrate their knowledge through projects for donors.
SMC hosts a forum introducing Candace Jones, the sole candidate advanced by the hiring committee for the superintendent position.
Santa Monica College Police Department says lit cigarette set dumpster ablaze outside of Pico Village classrooms on main campus.
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
Taking a deeper look into mathematics professor Kristin Ross.
SMC students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the flavor of tradition.
Students and faculty from SMC work with Heal the Bay to clean Santa Monica beach.
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, students reflect on where they were when word of his death spread.
SPORTS
The Corsairs went up against the Norco College Mustangs in a six-goal match.
The Corsairs dominate with a 5-0 victory over the Roadrunners.
The Corsairs won two sets after trailing 2-0,but fell short in the fifth set.
The Santa Monica College Corsairs defeated the Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs 4-2 on Friday.
OPINION
Why is the day that brought us all together now tearing us apart?
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.
PHOTO STORY
The Santa Monica College women’s water polo team loses its fourth straight game as a small squad struggles to stay afloat.
After a tie and a loss to open the season, the Corsairs dominated the El Camino College Warriors 5-0, led by sophomore forward Ashton St. Claire’s hat trick.
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.
Print in the Digital Age
STEM students and faculty demonstrate their knowledge through projects for donors.