Cinco de Mayo: More Than Just a Fiesta
Heartfelt reflections highlight the cultural richness of Mexico’s history.
We Said No! No!: A Story of Civil Disobedience
A peek behind the scenes of Tadashi Madea’s documentary and Japanese American History
AI Directing Students’ Career Pathways
Students are collaborating hand-in-circuit with AI as they launch into the workforce.
SMC pro-Palestine rally clashes with Israeli Independence Day celebration
Two opposing events were held on Santa Monica College’s main quad on Tuesday, commemorating both Israeli Independence Day and Nakba.
SMC Pan African Alliance Hosts First Annual Umoja Games
Santa Monica College Pan African Alliance faculty and Black Collegians students met on Corsair Field on Friday, April 26, for the first annual Umoja Games.
Scott Dixon Wins Grand Prix of Long Beach In Front of Record-Breaking Crowd
The annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach returned for its 49th consecutive year.
#1 Transfer School for 33 years
Students navigate the maze of transfer opportunities at Santa Monica College’s College Fair.
The Florescence of Fashion at the Garden of Time
Which celebrities rose to the occasion at fashion’s biggest night?
Venice Parade Marches Down Lincoln
The annual event features performances from local groups and SMC’s cheer team.
Los Angeles Laborers Unite in Hollywood
In honor of International Workers Day, Los Angeles laborers marched for fair wages, working conditions, rent control, and the rights of immigrant workers. Laborers also called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
SMC Celebrates Black Joy During Black Student Success Week
The Santa Monica College Black Collegians program celebrated Black Student Success Week.
Inside the Barricades: UCLA
Late Wednesday night and early into Thursday morning, UCLA pro-Palestine protesters allowed the media inside their encampment to see what happened behind the makeshift walls.
Sexual Assault Affects Us All
Sexual assault doesn’t discriminate, and the numbers are far too problematic for the minority to handle.
USC Removes Protesters’ Encampment Again
The University of Southern California cleared out the protest group Divest from Death’s Encampment for a second time with the help of LAPD and DPS on May 5, 2024.
A Fresh Take on Horror
The film “Abigail” is a dark horror comedy with a clever twist on the monster movie genre.
Illegal Graffiti: The Most Dangerous Sport
The untold stories of devious graffiti artists in the City of Angels.
The Spread of Artificial Intelligence in Academia
New programs such as ChatGPT have SMC students and professors divided on their uses.
Honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta
The AGS club organized a celebration of Chavez and Huerta at SMC. Chavez’s controversial past regarding his stand on immigration was also a topic of discussion, particularly during the AS board meeting.
Chicano Art featured at the California Heritage Museum
Curator Pablo De La Rosa speaks about some of the artists featured in “Arte Chicano: Hecho en Los Angeles,” currently running at California Heritage Museum.