When socio-political issues come in the form of a tragedy, such as the evolving Ahmaud Arbery case, colleges and universities often provide a breathing ground for expression and discussion.

After nearly a month of lighting up shores from Baja California to Santa Cruz, the bioluminescent waves have faded. The phenomenon, which drew national media attention, entertained thousands of people eager to see the rare spectacle despite California’s beaches being closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Along several beaches, some local police gave up trying to enforce beach closures due to the large crowds.

Four Corsair photographers made the drive to the high desert to capture fields of California Poppies in bloom.

CARES ACT, $12 million emergency relief money for Santa Monica College, will distribute $6 million to students affected by the pandemic and the rest for institutional support. Primarily pell grant students qualify, while undocumented and international students are left out. Administration sends out surveys necessary to determine if a student qualifies. Students can reapply for financial aid if income has been affected due to COVID-19.

Being a doctor during a global pandemic is one thing. Being an expectant mother during a global pandemic is another thing.

But being pregnant and a medical physician in the age of coronavirus? The combination is bound to create an experience like no other.

A protest amidst stay-at-home orders in Huntington Beach, California on May 1, 2020. As weather warmed up last week, Governor Gavin Newsom called images of gatherings on Orange County beaches "disturbing" and ordered all of the beaches closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Celebrities have come together online to sing to you again, but this time it’s for a cause.

California’s four steps to reopen include the retail industry and manufacturing, while gyms, hair and nail salons will follow later. Offices that are able to work virtually, will continue to do so in an attempt of maintaining social distancing. Fourth step is the end of "Safe at Home" measures, while people fear for their financial situation during this process.

Santa Monica College (SMC) announced on Thursday, April 30, that classes throughout the Fall semester would continue to be held online as part of the college’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic gripping the nation.

President Donald Trump recently announced he would halt all U.S. funding of the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international health organization, pending a review of its coronavirus response by his administration.

On March 19, Santa Monica College (SMC) faculty received an email with the subject line “Proctorio -- test proctoring software now available” from Interim Dean of Instructional Services, Jason Beardsley. The email explained that an online software known as Proctorio had become available to all SMC faculty that use Canvas, in an effort to “enhance academic integrity by monitoring each student’s behavior during an exam.”

Each time you leave your home, even if just to take a walk around your neighborhood, you should wear a mask, bandana, or some form of protective covering. Not just for your own safety, but for the safety of others.

Anxiety and fear grow in hospitals around Los Angeles as the nation's healthcare system is overwhelmed by coronavirus victims. Medical professionals across the United States are experiencing a critical shortage of protective supplies and are unable to protect themselves from the virus when providing patient care.

While the world is thrown into chaos, America is in crisis, and everyday citizens are affected by the Covid-19 virus in some way or another, celebrities have beamed onto our screens to tell us to “stay positive” and “we’re all in this together." But as they remind us to stay indoors and give us their personal opinions on the matter, many find their attention focused on something else entirely.

COVID-19 has escalated more and more over the last few weeks, with more than 500,000 cases in the US and 1.6 million cases worldwide. Everyone is told to stay at home and practice social distancing to avoid spreading the virus. As we are moving into the fourth week of quarantine, people are probably beginning to feel the effects of isolation on their mental health.

Beaches are closed, social distancing is now the norm, and the usually busy and colorful Venice Beach seems unusually tranquil.

As America finally begins coming to grips with the new reality of the coronavirus winter, the 2020 presidential election pushes on.

With closure of dine-in restaurants throughout California, the demand for takeout services has increased. Third party ordering platforms such as "Grubhub," "Postmates," and "DoorDash" have quickly grown in popularity due to current circumstances. Major food delivery apps have assisted owners during this transition to help generate income and keep business afloat.

Half a million of Americans are now infected with COVID-19 and fatalities numbers surpassed every other country. Los Angeles extended measures till May 15 and Santa Monica Closed beaches and markets amid Easter weekend. Free testing in LA comes with priorities. Food and ventilator donations due to the pandemic’s financial crisis.

In the midst of a pandemic, the traditional graduation ceremony of the year 2020 transitioned to a virtual event. Students graduating this year will not walk the commencement stage, but they will be honored for their academic achievements.