“Locals' Night” on the Santa Monica Pier

A monthly event on the Santa Monica Pier, relevant to the culture of Santa Monica locals, with all activities and presentations having ties to Santa monica.

CultureRebecca HoganMay 18, 2023Culture, Santa Monica, Rebecca Hogan, Akemi RicoComment

A New Texas Decalogue

Senate Bill 1515 would require public schools in Texas to “display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of these Ten Commandments.” Gov. Greg Abbott has some suggestions.

OpinionSydney PartykaMay 17, 2023Sydney Partyka, opinion, Satire, Presley AlexanderComment

Blown Away: Open House at SMC

The Santa Monica College Glass Blowing class opened their studio alongside the annual Open House to showcase the glass blowing process and sell student and faculty art.

Rare Superbloom Covers Carrizo Plain National Monument in Wildflowers

The wet weather this year has created optimal conditions for wildflowers, resulting in a “superbloom” that can be seen from space.

Photo StoriesAkemi RicoMay 16, 2023Akemi Rico, Superbloom, WildflowersComment

Corsair Connect to Undergo Redesign After 17 Years

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

The Power of Art and a Vision

Matika Wilbur wraps up her year as Santa Monica College's Artist-In-Residence with a talk, reception and book signing.

Art, Arts & EntertainmentAkemi RicoMay 15, 2023Matika Wilbur, Akemi Rico, Native AmericanComment

Japanese Festival Draws Large Crowds on Mother’s Day

Weekly LALALA, a Japanese entertainment weekly magazine, celebrates their 20th anniversary with a festival highlighting Japanese food, performances and vendors.

Photo Stories, CultureAkemi RicoMay 15, 2023Akemi Rico, photo stories, CultureComment

LAFC Shutsouts Philadelphia Union, Returns to CONCACAF Champions League Final

LAFC beat Philadelphia Union 3-0 to advance into the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League Final. LAFC will face off Club León in the finals on May 31 and June 4.

SportsDanilo PerezMay 9, 2023Exposition ParkDanilo Perez, SportsComment

SMC Celebrates Black Student Success Week

Members of the Santa Monica College Black Collegians Club gathered in the quad to kick off a week dedicated to the success of Black students.

CultureTorrie Krantz-KleinMay 7, 2023Torrie Krantz-Klein, Culture, Black CollegiansComment

Faly Rakotohavana talks new Hulu show and his approach to acting

SMC alumnus Faly Rakotohavana stars in Hulu’s “UnPrisoned” alongside Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo.

Arts & Entertainment, EntertainmentVictor ChambersMay 5, 2023Victor Chambers, Akemi RicoComment

Race Relay Initiative Arrives at Santa Monica College

A safe and non-confrontational space to have a candid discussion about racism and how it affects different marginalized communities.

CultureBryan Antunez & Rafaella RamacioteMay 4, 2023Culture, Race Relay, Rafaella Ramaciote, Bryan AntunezComment

First College Night at the Getty Villa Post-Pandemic

College students from around Los Angeles experienced a free event at the Getty Villa Museum with food, music, art and many different attractions for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

CultureRafaella Ramaciote & Ilayda GercekMay 4, 2023Culture, Rafaella Ramaciote, Ilayda Gercek, Getty VillaComment

Olympique Lyonnais Dominance Continues as they Conquer Angel City FC

Angel City FC played their first 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup group match against OL Reign on Wednesday, April 19.

SportsDanilo PerezMay 4, 2023Sports, Danilo PerezComment

Club Row: Meet the Clubs of Santa Monica College

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.