The true reality of Santa Monica College’s (SMC) future as a remote learning environment showed its face at the college’s Board of Trustees meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, which was held via Zoom. The discussion of possible technological shortfalls, severance of academic programs, and reopening development plans only scratched the surface of SMC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
Read MoreCARES ACT, $12 million emergency relief money for Santa Monica College, will distribute $6 million to students affected by the pandemic and the rest for institutional support. Primarily pell grant students qualify, while undocumented and international students are left out. Administration sends out surveys necessary to determine if a student qualifies. Students can reapply for financial aid if income has been affected due to COVID-19.
Read MoreThe board members of Associated Students (AS) unanimously approved and sponsored the “Expressing Solidarity for Jewish Students at Santa Monica College” resolution at their Zoom-hosted board meeting on Monday. This approval comes after a week’s worth of impassioned criticism and support of the resolution from Santa Monica College (SMC) students and members of the public.
Read MoreSanta Monica College (SMC) basketball head coach Joshua Thomas was named one of 50 most impactful Junior College basketball coaches nationally. This achievement comes on the heels of coach Thomas finishing his third season leading the Corsairs
Read MoreAcross the Santa Monica College (SMC) Athletics Program coaches and athletes are looking to move forward and continue to adapt to the restrictions that were put on the sports world.
Read MoreI cannot remember the last time I struggled so deeply to push a button. I cannot remember the last time a green icon instigated such intense feelings of guilt and indecision.
Read MoreBeing a doctor during a global pandemic is one thing. Being an expectant mother during a global pandemic is another thing.
But being pregnant and a medical physician in the age of coronavirus? The combination is bound to create an experience like no other.
Read MoreOn April 22, the Aga Khan Museum, located in Toronto, Canada opened its virtual doors for guests to enter “a window into worlds unknown” and experience #MuseumWithoutWalls.
Read MoreSelf-help books are typically filled with sickening positive affirmations, foggily ethereal advice, or just straight up condescension. Sarah Night, self proclaimed "anti-guru" and author of "Calm the %*@# Down", has, however, catered to the market of people who absolutely abhor being told what to do, the crowd that prefers their information blunt and pragmatic.
Read MoreCurrent sheltering-in-place may be to blame for Los Angeles Animal Shelters quickly running out of adoptable animals. So many people are trying to adopt or foster animals right now, that shelters are actually having trouble meeting the demand.
Read MoreA protest amidst stay-at-home orders in Huntington Beach, California on May 1, 2020. As weather warmed up last week, Governor Gavin Newsom called images of gatherings on Orange County beaches "disturbing" and ordered all of the beaches closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreOur Commander-in-Chief lied about him and his campaign’s proven collusion with Russia during their coordinated attack on America during the 2016 election. He lied about him and his administration’s obstruction during Robert Mueller’s investigation into that Russian attack on our American democracy.
Read MoreThe recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID19) can be stressful. Scrolling through emails and news updates on social media can cause an abundant amount of unnecessary noise, and it can be easy to get lost in what’s going on. Now is an important time to focus on self-care and ways to stay busy at home, while also leaving space for others to practice social distancing.
Read MoreCelebrities have come together online to sing to you again, but this time it’s for a cause.
Read MoreCalifornia’s four steps to reopen include the retail industry and manufacturing, while gyms, hair and nail salons will follow later. Offices that are able to work virtually, will continue to do so in an attempt of maintaining social distancing. Fourth step is the end of "Safe at Home" measures, while people fear for their financial situation during this process.
Read MoreSanta Monica College announced on Thursday, April 30, that classes in the coming fall semester will be held online as part of the college’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The main campus, and all the satellite campuses will remain quiet through the end of 2020.
Read MoreStaff photographer, Yasamin Jtehrani, found an outdoor guerilla market for face masks on the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
Read MoreSanta Monica College (SMC) announced on Thursday, April 30, that classes throughout the Fall semester would continue to be held online as part of the college’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic gripping the nation.
Read MoreIn a driveway in Santa Monica, two young artists display their own art for patrons to enjoy (from a six foot distance) and even take home any pieces they like.
Read MorePresident Donald Trump recently announced he would halt all U.S. funding of the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international health organization, pending a review of its coronavirus response by his administration.
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