The Dying Wish of a Comedian Turned Sex-Educator
“I am so proud of your generation. And all the work you’ve done. But there is still so much you guys need to accomplish,” states Maria Falzone, a comedian, turned sex-educator, who utilizes her comedic chops to educate young people on sexual-wellness.
Fire Breaks Out at SMC Emeritus Campus
On Monday, November 26, the Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus campus was evacuated in response to a fire emergency that occurred that afternoon. At 4:06 p.m., the Santa Monica College Police Department (SMCPD) received a phone call claiming a fire had erupted on the second floor of the SMC building, in downtown Santa Monica.
Young Latino Lion Kevin De Leon
Running California Senatorial candidate Kevin de Leon lost the election against Senator Dianne Feinstein November 6. De Leon shared his election watch party along with other candidates at the Exchange LA in downtown Los Angeles.
Woolsey Fire Aftermath
Home owners from Thousand Oaks to Malibu, California, have felt the wrath of the Woolsey Fire as it has burned more than 97,000 acres and has been responsible for three fatalities and three firefighter injuries.
Borderline Bar & Grill Mass Shooting
Breaking news: Photos of the Borderline Bar and Grill House Shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.
Homecoming Halftime Crowd Delighted by Weezer Lead Singer: Rivers Cuomo
Hundreds of Santa Monica College students and alumni gathered in the stands of the SMC football stadium awaiting the performance of Rivers Cuomo, lead singer of the band Weezer, a musical alumni group.
Fall 2019 College Fair
Crowds gathered to talk to representatives from a wide variety of various respected universities, pitching their programs to prospective transfer students, ….
Hungry Pocket: Bringing Mediterranean Cuisine to Santa Monica
“This is the first restaurant to serve falafel in the Western United States, ever!” The owner of Hungry Pocket Falafel House, Jeff Javaherr, shares this with anyone who will listen.
Detained by ICE: The Story of Jorge Gomez
“My name is Jorge Steven Gomez, I am 19 years old, I came from Honduras and on September 19th, I was released on bond from the Adelanto ICE Processing Center,” said Jorge Gomez.
Santa Monica College Receives 200,000 Dollar Veterans Resource Center Grant
California Community Colleges Board of Governors gave out more than $8 million in grant money to the Veteran Resource Centers (VRC) of 59 community colleges across the state, including Santa Monica College (SMC). SMC’s VRC received a total of $200,000 in state grant money.
Out and about - Culver City Art Walk & Roll
In the heart of Culver City’s Arts District, Washington Boulevard was fenced off as thousands of people gathered to participate in the Art Walk & Roll Festival that took place on Saturday, October 6th.
Venom Movie Review: Sony Disappoints With a Poorly Produced Venom Movie.
Venom breaks record for largest October opening weekend in the box office but disappoints across the board. Its been awhile since we’ve seen Venom on the movie screen, and many are asking, was it worth the wait? The answer is no, unfortunately the long awaited venom movie fell short of its expectations.
Women’s Soccer Ends Drought with 4-3 Win Against Antelope Valley
The Corsairs returned home this Friday, Sept. 28, looking to break through a victory drought of four tied games. Currently ranked #16 in the country, Santa Monica College (SMC) faced plenty of adversity throughout the match against the Antelope Valley (AV) Marauders, who took the lead twice within the first minutes of each half.
Modernizing Storm Water Management
As the storm season approaches the southland yet again, LA County's use of storm water is being taken into account, especially since Measure W could affect that outcome.
“And Then They Came For Us” connects Japanese American incarceration to hate crime.
The Silver Gavel Award-winning documentary, "And Then They Came For Us," is a collection of personal interviews from former concentration camp children. First-hand witnesses combined with vivid historical data and photography brings 1942 closer to today. The touching testimonies of those recalling such an experience through the eyes of a once innocent childhood.
A.S. Welcomes New Board Members
At the start of the school year, the Associated Students and Inter Club Council board had a serious problem on their hands: a number of important positions were vacant. However, three students have arisen to the occasion to fill these positions.
Fashion at SMC
Diversity, pop culture, and fashion: take a few steps onto any one of the five campuses at Santa Monica College (SMC), and you’ll witness these three characteristics in students every few feet. Eclectic and traditional tastes come together across campuses to highlight SMC's proud cultural diversity, embracing the artistic pursuit of self-expression through fashion.
"The New Normal"
When we have L.A sheriffs talk about mass shootings as "the new normal," we may have become complacent when it comes to gun control. Tragedies like Sandy Hook and Parkland were meant to be the spark to ignite change, to make sure that no man, woman, child would lose their lives to crazy people with guns.
Five Quick and Healthy Restaurants in Santa Monica
As many students adjust to classes whilst balancing jobs, internships, and other tasks this semester, eating healthy can seem daunting when there are only so many hours in the day. Luckily for Santa Monica College students, there are many options within the city to grab lunch that will fuel your body with enough energy to thrive during your busiest days.