Honoring The Fallen

Los Angeles National Cemetery hosted a Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 29 with hundreds honoring those who have lost their lives in military service.

Photo StoriesCaylo SealsJune 1, 2023Caylo Seals, veterans, memorial dayComment

Halle Bailey as Ariel: Part of Our World

Disney’s casting of Grammy winning artist and actress Halle Bailey, as Ariel in Disney’s new live action film version of “The Little Mermaid,” makes history.

Arts & Entertainment, EntertainmentJosh HoganJune 1, 2023Josh HoganComment

Local Coffee Shops: Cute But Overpriced?

Where are SMC students getting their caffeine fix?

CultureAkemi RicoJune 1, 2023Akemi RicoComment

L.A.'s Wellspring of Creativity

The Octavia Lab gives members access to free audio, music and photography equipment, and fuels one’s creative endeavors.

NewsShaylee GuerreroJune 1, 2023Shaylee Guerrero, Presley AlexanderComment

The Corsair Issue 6 (Spring 2023)

Print EditionCorsair StaffMay 29, 2023Comment

The Corsair Issue 5 (Spring 2023)

Print EditionCorsair StaffMay 29, 2023Comment

SMC Scenes: May 15-May 22

Photo StoriesAkemi RicoMay 29, 2023SMC Scenes, Akemi RicoComment

SMC Jazz Ensemble Performs Tribute to Wayne Shorter

On Monday, May 22 the Santa Monica College Music Department Jazz Ensemble paid tribute to composer saxophonist Wayne Shorter at Santa Monica College Performing Art’s Center with Conductor Frederick Keith Fiddmont and special guests John Beasley and Ralph Moore.

Photo StoriesKevin TidmoreMay 25, 2023Kevin TidmoreComment

SMC features award-winning poets and student showcase for National Poetry Month

SMC celebrated National Poetry Month throughout April with workshops and a showcase organized by the college's English and Library departments.

NewsVictor ChambersMay 25, 2023Victor Chambers, poetryComment

A night full of music, food, and entertainment

L.A. Taco hosted their Taco Madness event in downtown L.A. on Saturday, May 6.

Arts & Entertainment, EntertainmentAshley ChinchillaMay 25, 2023Ashley ChinchillaComment

“Guardians” Cranked Up on Vol. 3

The final film in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy is embraced by audiences.

Arts & Entertainment, EntertainmentJosh HoganMay 25, 2023Josh Hogan, MarvelComment

Hollywood is Overdue for a Strike

Streaming platforms dominate Hollywood, and writers have gotten lost in the sweeping change.

OpinionTaylor PariseMay 19, 2023WGA, Taylor Smith, opinion, Baleigh O'BrienComment

Victory Laps for SMC Women’s Swim

The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs women’s swim team took part in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) swim and dive state championship, winning first place in five relays.

SportsSasha FunesMay 18, 2023Sasha Funes, Women's swim, SMC, Nicholas McCallComment

The Case for Compassion at Coachella

Performers experience a level of peer pressure that, unless you are a performer, it’s hard to understand.

OpinionShaylee GuerreroMay 18, 2023Shaylee Guerrero, frank ocean, coachella, music, opinionComment

“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.