Hundreds Protest Against Syria Strikes in Pershing Square
On the night of April 13, 2018, president Donald Trump announced his order of launching strikes on Syria. This led to hundreds of people protesting the air strike the following day, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Pershing Square.
March For Science 2018: LA
An estimated 5,000 people gathered for the second annual March For Science event at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 9 a.m.
NEDA Visits Santa Monica
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those affected by eating disorders.
Election Results: Associated Students
After two weeks of furious campaigning, fraught with controversy and scandal, the 2018 Associated Students election has come to an end. The slate "Step Forward" performed excellently, winning seven of the eight seats in which they ran a candidate, most of which were contested.
Fire Destroys Interior of Burger Joint Big Tomy's in West L.A.
A fire broke out Friday afternoon at West L.A. burger joint Big Tomy's.
Santa Monica College Streamlines Parking Enforcement
Santa Monica College will be implementing changes to the way parking permits are handled on campus with an automated system that recognizes license plates.
"Homeless" Billboards in L.A.
Billboard campaign aims to bring awareness to the homeless issue.
A.S. Defends Efforts in Publicizing Elections
As elections begin, confusion, apathy, and lack of knowledge appear to bring low voter turnout this semester. When a reporter asked on Monday, April 3, the first day of elections week, what efforts the Associated Students (A.S.) board had made to promote and educate students about…
UC Discussing Possible Increase in Opportunity for Community College Transfers
The UC system could soon be offering an increased rate of guaranteed admission for students transferring from California community colleges like SMC.
A.S. Candidate Reported to Campus Disciplinarian Over Allegations of Intimidation
Two days into the Associated Students election, Santa Monica College’s election committee gathered in the Cayton Center’s conference room. Three violations were discussed, one of which resulted in one A.S. candidate being reported to the campus disciplinarian for allegations of a threat.
The Corsair Sponsors Third Annual A.S. Candidates' Forum
Approximately 100 students and Santa Monica College staff members gathered on the college’s quad this Tuesday, April 3 on the main campus to listen to what candidates running for SMC's student government, the Associated Students (A.S.) Board of Directors, had to say.
A.S. Election Rule Deviation Brings A Disadvantage to Candidates
Last week, the A.S. election committee made an informal deviation to the rules, allowing candidates to distribute campaign materials without an official stamp. But because the committee did not inform all the candidates of this change, some of those running for election face a disadvantage.
SMC Decides Against Allowing Students to Opt Out of Optional Fees Online
The student ID card and A.S. fees are still optional, but not if you pay online.
SMC Associated Students Celebrate Return from D.C. Conference
National conference taught A.S. how to advocate for community college issues.
March For Our Lives: Los Angeles
The streets of LA flooded with protesters over gun violence
Counter-protesters Defend Second Amendment on DTLA March
The Saturday march not only had protesters fighting for gun-control but also individuals fighting for their second amendment rights.