The cast of "By The River Rivanna," surround Tia Jiji, dressed in the white robes of the Yoruba Ancestral Spirits, during the final scenes of the play performed on Tuesday Oct. 17th, 2023 in Santa Monica, Calif. at the Santa Monica Colllege Studio Stage. (Akemi Rico | The Corsair)

 In preparation for the opening night of “By the River Rivianna,” cast members rehearse while 14 SMC organizations plan to protest.

The 2020 Census revealed challenges in categorizing race for the Hispanic population with “some other race” as the second largest racial identity. 

Katelina “Gata” Eccleston stopped at SMC on Oct. 10 to discuss the Afro-Latine roots of reggaeton music.

The newest theater production at SMC is steeped in controversy just days before opening night.

The largest healthcare strike in U.S. history ends without an agreement.

As classes and faculty get slashed, students speak up.

With a budget deficit and low enrollment SMC President Dr. Kathryn E.  Jeffery expresses the layers of emotion as this unique academic year unfolds.

On Sept. 23, 2023, SMC will be holding a coastal cleanup event at the historic Inkwell beach.

Santa Monica College’s Start Up event brought students together on September 12th to explore campus resources, enjoy free food, and kick off the new academic year.

Cut courses were largely sidelined in favor of making the college culturally rich

The SMC Film Club will introduce three initiatives this Fall semester to address long-standing issues at the CMD campus.

SMC students will finally celebrate graduation with all their loved ones on ground at the Corsair Field.

The Octavia Lab gives members access to free audio, music and photography equipment, and fuels one’s creative endeavors.

SMC celebrated National Poetry Month throughout April with workshops and a showcase organized by the college's English and Library departments.

Corsair Connect will be receiving an update focused on accessibility and improved features. 

Dozens of student clubs and organizations gathered in the main campus quad for Club Row on Thursday, April 27, shining a spotlight on the many groups that SMC has to offer for students.

Picketing began at multiple studio locations across the city as WGA members demand better compensation.

Santa Monica College Police extinguish a fire in Drescher Hall, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.

In her first State of the City address, Mayor Bass focused on discussing the homeless crisis, policing and the city budget.