Amelie Galzy 12/3/24 Amelie Galzy 12/3/24

Giving Thanksgiving 2024: SMC’s Annual Tradition to Support Students During the Holidays

For the seventh year, the SMC Foundation’s GIVING THANKS(giving) event was organized to provide thousands of students with groceries for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Katie Easterson 12/3/24 Katie Easterson 12/3/24

Westside Food Bank: Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Phoebe Huss 12/3/24 Phoebe Huss 12/3/24

A lively ode to symbol

Palestinian Youth Movement convened in Santa Monica to disrupt flow of commerce.

Sophia DiDio & Jamie Garcia 12/3/24 Sophia DiDio & Jamie Garcia 12/3/24

Homeless Service Work Certification; SMC's Response to LA’s Homeless Crisis

Since 2019, Santa Monica College has been proud to offer a program that provides training for homeless service workers.

Phoebe Huss 11/21/24 Phoebe Huss 11/21/24

‘A smile saved in a silent ponder’

Loved ones and supporting community members joined together to pay their respects to longtime SMC faculty member, Felicia Hudson.

Jake Crandall, Katie Easterson, and Ariella Kohanoff 11/21/24 Jake Crandall, Katie Easterson, and Ariella Kohanoff 11/21/24

One Year and Counting

A recap of memorials held on Oct. 7 in different areas of Los Angeles.

Jake Crandall 11/21/24 Jake Crandall 11/21/24

Maersk Unveils New Eco Ship, Marred By Controversy

Phoebe Huss 11/21/24 Phoebe Huss 11/21/24

Mourning Felicia Hudson By Sunset

The night after her passing, those who loved Felicia Hudson shared their initial impressions on the subject of their grief.

Amelie Galzy 11/21/24 Amelie Galzy 11/21/24

In memory of Dr. Angela Courtney: A passionate and cherished educator

Santa Monica College (SMC) mourns the loss of Dr. Angela Courtney, a Life Sciences instructor who passed away on Oct. 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 61.

Phoebe Huss 11/14/24 Phoebe Huss 11/14/24

Abdo: A Firebrand’s Endurance

Former mayor Judy Abdo, known for progressive advocacy, offers an informed perspective on the election.

Phoebe Huss 11/13/24 Phoebe Huss 11/13/24

On a Deep Exhale

Santa Monica College resettles after tense election, some more quickly restored than others.

Katie Easterson 11/13/24 Katie Easterson 11/13/24

Santa Monica College: Honoring All Who Served

Following the Veterans Day Ceremony on the main SMC Campus, which took place last Thursday.

Alexander "Lex" Lopez 11/12/24 Alexander "Lex" Lopez 11/12/24

Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves

A somber mood settles over Howard University as Harris accepts the end of her campaign.

Jake Crandall 11/12/24 Jake Crandall 11/12/24

The Final Rally

Kamala Harris' 171-day campaign for president of the United States ended with a final rally at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Pennsylvania on Monday, Nov. 4.

Adriana Brady 10/30/24 Adriana Brady 10/30/24

The Final Fright: Ursula's Costumes to Close after Halloween

After almost 30 years of serving the Santa Monica community every fall, local costume shop Ursula’s Costumes, is planning on shutting their doors in early November.

Katie Easterson 10/29/24 Katie Easterson 10/29/24

Felicia Hudson: Celebrating a Cherished Colleague’s Impact and Legacy

An article that honors Felicia Hudson, sharing stories and memories from those who knew her best, celebrating her joyful spirit and the positive impact she had on the Santa Monica College (SMC) community.