Lack of Undocumented Representation in Politics

Undocumented students share their frustrations with the election cycles.

CultureCarmen GonzalezJune 4, 2022Carmen Gonzalez, undocumented students, DACA, mayoral race, primary electionComment

Mental Health Must Be Taken Seriously in Fight Against Homelessness

As homelessness takes center stage in debates between candidates this election season, it is important to recognize many of the root and systemic causes of homelessness.

OpinionAshley CoxJune 4, 2022Ashley Cox, Gavin Quinton, homeless, mayoral race, primary electionComment

Why the Next Mayor's Plan to Fund the Police Will Not Work

The majority of L.A.'s mayoral candidates aim to invest in the police to fight crime, but the real solution is to invest in the community.

OpinionAja MarshallJune 4, 2022Aja Marshall, LAPD, mayoral raceComment

The Cost of War

Due to the onslaught of suffering in the news, humans become desensitized, in a way, to violence. But seeing the Ukrainian refugees in-person can change that perspective entirely, allowing us to see true cost of war.

OpinionLeo GiladJune 4, 2022Leo GiladComment

Thor: Love and Thunder is the most exciting movie of MCU Phase 4

“Thor: Love and Thunder “ is the next Marvel Cinematic Universe film released by Disney in partnership with Marvel Studios that is the long-awaited sequel to 2017's Thor Ragnarok.

Arts & EntertainmentZipporah PruittJune 4, 2022Thor, movie, marvel, Zipporah PruittComment

Adam Conover Talks Los Angeles Primaries

Adam Conover, a comedian who hosted the show “Adam Ruins Everything” on TruTV and created a brand-new comedy-documentary series about how the government works, “The G Word,” on Netflix, talks about the 2022 Los Angeles primaries.

Arts & EntertainmentSarah NachimsonJune 4, 2022Sarah NachimsonComment

Male Artist Dominance Still Exists

Whether it be through painting, drawing, or sketching visuals, art is entailed in all of these activities. One thing that not many people may realize is that the amount of male artists over the years outweighs women, which is an issue that has been taken to heart.

Arts & EntertainmentAaron SchuchmanJune 4, 2022Aaron SchuchmanComment

The Prouds are Proud to be back!

Louder and Prouder is a revival of its original predecessor “The Proud Family'', seeing many changes from its 17-year absence, including the introduction of social media, modern technology and LGBTQ+ topics.

Arts & EntertainmentAaron SchuchmanJune 4, 2022Aaron SchuchmanComment

Life Today Too Lucrative for Poorly Paid Youth

OpinionSydney Adams-SmithJune 4, 2022Comment

The Corsair Issue 8 (Spring 2022)

Print Issue, Print EditionCorsair StaffJune 3, 2022Katheryne Menendez, Gavin QuintonComment

The Corsair Issue 7 ( Spring 2022)

Print EditionCorsair StaffJune 3, 2022Katheryne Menendez, Gavin QuintonComment

Trae Smith: From SMC to Sports Agency CEO

SMC Alumni Trae Smith talks time at SMC to being CEO and founder of Powerhaus Agency.

SportsCelso RoblesJune 3, 2022Anna Sophia Moltke, Ceslo Robles, alumni, SMC AlumniComment

Burnout Is Stunting Student Academics

As finals season is among us, many college students feel their academics are suffering due to burnout.

OpinionDylan SmithJune 3, 2022Dylan Smith, Katheryne Menendez, student life, finalsComment

Women Fight to Get Bans Off Their Bodies

On Saturday May 14, thousands of people went to the "Bans Off Our Bodies" rally in Downtown Los Angeles following a leaked Supreme Court opinion draft indicates a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Photo StoriesMarc FedericiJune 3, 2022protest, Roe v. Wade, Ashley ChinchillaComment

Waterfalls of the West Coast

With summer break right around the corner, there's no better way to celebrate than by experiencing the great outdoors with friends and family. No matter if you are planning to stay locally or travel up the coast, we've handpicked eight incredible waterfall locations to visit.

MultimediaEmily MiedemaJune 2, 2022Emily MiedemaComment

Laguna Niguel Goes Up In Flames

The Orange County Fire Authority and surrounding fire departments respond to a small brushfire that started about 2:45 pm on May 14, 2022 in Laguna Niguel, California.

Photo StoriesDanilo PerezJune 2, 2022fire, Danilo Perez, firefighters, Laguna NigelComment

K-Pop Band BTS Continues Skyrocketing to Popularity during COVID-19

As K-Pop band BTS continues to gain popularity, Las Vegas welcomes BTS "Armys" to the city that never sleeps.

Arts & EntertainmentAshley ChinchillaJune 2, 2022Ashley Chinchilla, BTSComment

The Hypocrisy of Hollywood

The racist roots of Hollywood became exposed recent events showcase hypocritical responses to the actions of actors.

OpinionZipporah PruittJune 2, 2022Zipporah Pruitt, opinion, hollywoodComment

SMC Performs "The Bat (Die Fledermaus)"

Santa Monica College Opera Theatre prepares for their production of Johann Strauss II’s The Bat (Die Fledermaus), despite Covid-19 scares that nearly halted the program.

Photo StoriesNicholas McCallJune 2, 2022opera club, SMC, theatre, Nicholas McCall, Nick McCallComment

Adventures From "Treasure Island"

Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department performed Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island on May 21-29. Treasure Island was SMC’s second Main Stage production for the Spring 2022 semester.