2020 Elections, Culture Carolyn Burt & Drew Andersen 2020 Elections, Culture Carolyn Burt & Drew Andersen

Trump Cries Fraud: A Refusal to Concede

Trump’s made claims that the “Lamestream Media” is not the one to call the election. Even though President-elect Biden gave his victory speech on Sat., Nov. 7, Trump seemingly has no plans to publicly concede. In the hours before major media networks declared Biden the president-elect, Trump took to Twitter to announce his own victory. “I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!” said Trump in a tweet that has been flagged by Twitter.

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Culture Kimberly Aquino Culture Kimberly Aquino

History and Traditions of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos

Halloween became popular in the United States around the second half of the nineteenth century when Irish immigrants migrated to the U.S. due to the famine. Today, Halloween has evolved into a day of trick-or-treating, costumes, and festivals to make the holiday more family-friendly and community-focused.

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. It has grown to be celebrated throughout many Latin American countries, the Caribbean, and the United States.


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Culture, International Women's Day Niamh Moore Culture, International Women's Day Niamh Moore

New Organization Feeds Local Families

In late March, Suzie Crocker, a woman who works with Hope United LA, received a large food donation from Whole Foods. Unsure of what to do with it, she reached out to Cheryl Byrne, a neighbor of the church and a strong figure in the community. Byrne is now one of the co-founders of Feeding Families Santa Monica. She knew that she had to find people who she could help.

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Culture Parys Hall Culture Parys Hall

Jazz Musicians United Against Racism

On Saturday September 5, 2020 The World Stage and Just Jazz presented, "Jazz Musicians United Against Racism," the second performance in an ongoing series which is live streamed in real-time. The event took place at the iconic World Stage venue in Leimert Park, South Los Angeles and was streamed via Facebook Live to over 1,000 viewers.

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Culture Karoline Berg Culture Karoline Berg

Fashion Design Students Design from Home

Santa Monica College's (SMC) yearly fashion show, "La Mode," will be held online this year as a result of COVID-19. When the pandemic hit the US in March, the fashion department closed immediately on March 14, according to Professor Lorrie Ivas.

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Culture, Entertainment Rebecca Hogan Culture, Entertainment Rebecca Hogan

The Broad Stage - Among the First to Announce 2020/21 Season

During a time when many Performing Arts Centers are unsure about what the next season may hold, Rob Bailis, Artistic and Executive Director of The Broad Stage, along with Santa Monica College (SMC) Superintendent Dr. Kathryn Jeffery, and The Broad Stage Board President Richard Kendall, announce The Broad Stage’s impressive 2020/21 Season.

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