Setback on the Sand
Corsairs’ beach volleyball falls short to the Hope International Royals and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Santa Monica College warned by Office for Civil Rights over antisemitism claims
Santa Monica College was included in a list of 60 colleges and universities warned to uphold Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
At hushed community forum, Santa Monica mayor, police chief promise sanctum for immigrants
Lawyers and local leaders offer advice and promises to undocumented Santa Monicans.
Protest pileup on road to Oscars
In protest of the Oscars, differing political groups occupied the streets, resulting in citations.
Santa Monica, and Santa Monica College, respond to Trump administration immigration policies
Amidst the Trump administration's new policies on immigration, the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica College find ways to respond.
It’s time to run for office
Interested in learning how Santa Monica College funds clubs, campus events, and other programs that support student life? Now is the time to register to run for student government.
“Judith is the Math Lab”: Students revolt against Math Lab food ban, coordinator demotion
The contentious ban on food in the Math Lab is compounded with the demotion of tutoring coordinator Judith Eckstein.
IHOP Pancake Day breaks Guinness World Record
On March 1, 2025, IHOP hosted a 20th anniversary celebration of National Pancake Day at the Santa Monica Pier, where thousands of pancake fans enjoyed free short stacks of Buttermilk Pancakes.
Fired from National Park Service, rangers still speak for the trees
In the Santa Monica Mountains, Resistance Rangers protested federal layoffs.
SM13 gang graffiti found on SMC main campus
Gang tags from the Santa Monica 13 gang reading “SM” and “SMX3” were found graffitied at the top of Parking Structure Four on Santa Monica College’s main campus. Santa Monica College Police Chief Johnnie Adams says there is no alarm for concern.
Three years into a “three-day war”
Stand With Ukraine held their annual patriotic rally in Santa Monica
The Art of the Political Third Place
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ serves as a prudent third place for the undocumented.
50501 allyship collects in L.A.
Los Angeles joined state capitals in protesting Project 2025 and President Trump’s executive orders.
Inaugural protests demo differing rhetoric, surprising congruity
In response to Trump’s inauguration, citizens of Los Angeles rallied behind a multitude of ideologies.
Drive-by donations, money requested at Fire Relief Resource Drive
The College’s Disaster Support is in need of economic and physical funding.
Altruism in Tragedy: Shelter, Support, Community
Fleeing Angelenos find security and comfort at Westwood and Pan Pacific shelters.
‘Fire year’ erupts in Pacific Palisades
The Palisades Fire hit Los Angeles and is spreading rapidly, stifling containment efforts.
CMD Shooting Under Scrutiny: BoT Approves Outside Investigators
SMC Board of Trustees moves to hire OIR Group to investigate the Oct. 14 shooting.
Crews Contain Franklin Fire, Weakened by Humidity
The Franklin fire in Malibu has reached 20% containment with steady progress.
A lively ode to symbol
Palestinian Youth Movement convened in Santa Monica to disrupt flow of commerce.