International Day

Photo StoriesBrianna JohnsonMay 22, 2024Brianna Johnson

SMC Under Federal Investigation – Again

Department of Education launches second investigation into SMC for alleged antisemitism.

NewsRenée Bartlett-WebberMay 22, 2024Renee Bartlett-Webber, Taylor Parise

“Project Fear” Feels Fresh

A new play that tackles challenges facing students living in “unprecedented times.”

ArtBunker KingMay 19, 2024Bunker King

Does Positive Exploitation in the Media Exist?

Two pieces of media cause a similar conversation regarding exploitation in the media.

OpinionJeffrey BerriosMay 19, 2024Jeffrey Berrios, Karuna Namala

Las Vidas De Fruteros

Exposing the reality of the lives of fruit vendors.

NewsSara MendezMay 19, 2024Sara Mendez, Danilo Perez, Saiya Williams

Cinco de Mayo: More Than Just a Fiesta

Heartfelt reflections highlight the cultural richness of Mexico’s history.

Photo StoriesMakaela FujimotoMay 19, 2024Makaela Fujimoto, Alexey Nosov

We Said No! No!: A Story of Civil Disobedience

A peek behind the scenes of Tadashi Madea’s documentary and Japanese American History

CultureGiovanni SosaMay 18, 2024Giovanni Sosa, Laurel Rahn

AI Directing Students’ Career Pathways

Students are collaborating hand-in-circuit with AI as they launch into the workforce.

NewsMakaela FujimotoMay 18, 2024Makaela Fujimoto, Alexey Nosov

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.

Photo StoriesChrissy WashingtonMay 16, 2024Chrissy Washington, Karen Lopez

Microforests at Earth Week

NewsSohrab PourjavadyMay 15, 2024Sohrab Pourjavady, Saiya Williams

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.

Photo StoriesDanilo PerezMay 14, 2024Danilo Perez

#1 Transfer School for 33 years

Students navigate the maze of transfer opportunities at Santa Monica College’s College Fair.

NewsMakaela FujimotoMay 14, 2024Makaela Fujimoto, Jamael Shotomide

The Florescence of Fashion at the Garden of Time

Which celebrities rose to the occasion at fashion’s biggest night?

ArtJeffrey BerriosMay 12, 2024Karuna Namala, Jeffrey Berrios

Venice Parade Marches Down Lincoln

The annual event features performances from local groups and SMC’s cheer team.

Photo StoriesBunker KingMay 11, 2024Bunker King

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.

NewsTaylor PariseMay 11, 2024Taylor Parise, Caylo Seals, Danilo Perez

SMC Celebrates Black Joy During Black Student Success Week

The Santa Monica College Black Collegians program celebrated Black Student Success Week.

CultureChrissy WashingtonMay 10, 2024Chrissy Washington, Karen Lopez, Alexey Nosov

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.

NewsTaylor PariseMay 9, 2024Taylor Parise, Caylo Seals

Sexual Assault Affects Us All

Sexual assault doesn’t discriminate, and the numbers are far too problematic for the minority to handle.

OpinionBrianna JohnsonMay 9, 2024Brianna Johnson

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.

NewsJake CrandallMay 9, 2024Jake Crandall