Día de los Muertos: Honoring Spirits and Celebrating the Afterlife
Día de los Muertos began its second day of celebration on the Santa Monica Pier as the sun set over the ocean coastline on November 2, with Natives from the Tongva tribe joining Aztec members of the Kalpoli Tonelhuayo circle in ceremonies and blessings.
Art Department's Glass Pumpkins Blow Community Away
Towards the end of every year, the Santa Monica College Art Department raises funds by holding their annual Glass Pumpkin Sales and features beautiful handmade glass art from both students and staff.
Shouting Voices: Protests Erupt at City Hall
Protests against the Los Angeles City Council continued outside the doors of City Hall during a multi-organization demonstration Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.
Great Shakeout Drill Rolls Through SMC
The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is an annual opportunity for individuals and organizations across the world to practice earthquake safety and increase preparedness.
Students Supporting Diverse Designers
Los Angeles Fashion Week SS23 showcased diverse designs of East Asian designers with the help of SMC students behind the scenes.
Santa Monica Students Snack Their Way Around The World
Snacks–some like them sweet, some like them savory, but whatever shape, size, texture, colored packaging they come in, snacks will always be a fragrant and delicious reminder of home.
Angelenos Stand In Solidarity With Women Of Iran
Thousands of Los Angeles community members united in solidarity with the women of Iran at the Freedom for Iran Rally organized by Women’s March LA, in Pershing Square on Saturday, October 1. After the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, by Iran’s morality police, protests against her death have grown. Women are cutting their hair and burning chadors, demanding freedom.
Trails In The Sky From The Pacific Airshow
On Friday, September 30, 2022, the Pacific Airshow kicked off its return to Huntington Beach over the weekend putting on a show with high-flying stunts with performances from the FedEx cargo plane, BlackFly, and the Red Bull Air Force.
Club Awareness Day Returns In Person
Santa Monica College’s Club Awareness Day returns in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
ISA World Surfing Games Qualifiers For 2024 Paris Olympics
The city of Huntington Beach hosted the International Surfing Association’s World Surfing Games from September 16 to 24, where countries from around the world fought to earn their spots at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Celebrating Compton's Agricultural Roots
With over two hundred horses slow-trotting through the streets of Compton, the third annual El Dia Del Ranchero Cabalgata kicked off on Sunday, September 25. Through equestrian appreciation, non-profit organizations such as Connecting Compton, Compton Cowboys, and Urban Saddlers gathered together to bring awareness to the importance of keeping the agriculture zoning within the city of Compton.
Nicaraguan Community of Los Angeles Marches Downtown for their Freedom
Downtown Los Angeles is flooded with music and blue and white. From afar it seems that a celebration is taking place
SMC 'Starts Up' with Welcoming Event
Dancing, cheering and bustling stands greeted hundreds of students at Santa Monica College (SMC) Start Up event Tuesday, Sep. 13.
Cruising Low and Slow
Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) hosted the second Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, September 10.
Bringing the Heat at Muscle Beach
During a summer heat wave, bodybuilders gather at the Venice Beach Recreation Center to compete in The Muscle Beach Championship.
L.A. Bans Homeless Encampments near Schools Despite Protests and Outrage
Activists arrived at City Hall Tuesday to protest an amendment that would ban homeless encampments near schools and daycares, which was ultimately passed by the Los Angeles City Council.
The Reigning Super Bowl Champions Start Training For the Upcoming Season
The Los Angeles Rams opened the gates to eager fans for their first day of Training camp for the 2022-2023 football season on Friday, July 29, at UC Irvine Athletic facility.
MLB All-Star Weekend Kicks Off At Santa Monica Pier
MLB All Star week kicks off with the first ever beach event called the Capitol One All-star Oceanfront held at the Santa Monica Pier and beach on Friday, July 15, and continues on throughout the weekend.
Independence Day Sparks Rallies for Abortion Rights
Hundreds of abortion rights activists, protesters, and community members gathered for an
Abortion Rights Rally on the Venice Beach Boardwalk on July 4.