The Corsair Issue 5 (Fall 2024)

Print EditionCorsair StaffNovember 22, 2024

Loved ones and supporting community members joined together to pay their respects to longtime SMC faculty member, Felicia Hudson.

NewsPhoebe HussNovember 21, 2024Phoebe Huss, Jake Crandall

One Year and Counting

A recap of memorials held on Oct. 7 in different areas of Los Angeles.

Maersk Unveils New Eco Ship, Marred By Controversy

NewsJake CrandallNovember 21, 2024Jake Crandall

Mourning Felicia Hudson By Sunset

The night after her passing, those who loved Felicia Hudson shared their initial impressions on the subject of their grief.

NewsPhoebe HussNovember 21, 2024Phoebe Huss, Jake Crandall

Corsairs Men’s Soccer Defeats Mira Costa

Santa Monica College Corsairs, men’s soccer team, won against Mira Costa College Spartans.

SportsRebecca VillagraciaNovember 21, 2024Rebecca Villagracia

Diversity of Glass Art Celebrated in “Still Blowin’” Exhibition

42 years and going strong, the Barret Art Gallery showcased SMCs talented glass-blowing artists

ArtPhoebe HussNovember 21, 2024Phoebe Huss, Mary Funsten

Another Win for the Corsairs

Santa Monica College Corsairs, football team, won against the Los Angeles Pierce College Brahma Bulls.

SportsKaren LopezNovember 21, 2024Corsair FieldKaren Lopez, Rebecca Villagracia

Another Conference Win and Shutout for The Corsairs

Men’s soccer secures second conference win against Antelope Valley College 1-0.

SportsRebecca VillagraciaNovember 21, 2024Rebecca Villagracia, Danilo Perez

Corsairs Shutout the Marauders on Sophomore Night

Santa Monica College (SMC) women’s soccer secured the Conference title and shutout the Antelope Valley College Marauders completely on their sophomore night.

SportsKaren LopezNovember 21, 2024Karen Lopez, Robert Bamunkh

The bann’d book is ideology

Even in the absence of books, the bookbanning craze is perpetually relevant

OpinionPhoebe HussNovember 21, 2024Phoebe Huss, Gregory Hawthorne

Celebrity and Politics: A Losing Battle

The internet’s response to Chappell Roan’s and Taylor Swift’s endorsements, or lack thereof, proves that celebrity and politics don’t mesh well

OpinionJeffrey BerriosNovember 21, 2024Jeffrey Berrios, Jenna Tibby

Corsair Basketball Grips Another Preseason Win

Corsairs’ women’s basketball wins another preseason game against the Los Angeles Trade-Tech Bucky Beavers.

SportsBri Minor & Karen LopezNovember 21, 2024Bri Minor, Karen Lopez

In memory of Dr. Angela Courtney: A passionate and cherished educator

Santa Monica College (SMC) mourns the loss of Dr. Angela Courtney, a Life Sciences instructor who passed away on Oct. 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 61.

NewsAmelie GalzyNovember 21, 2024Amelie Galzy

Bringing out the Brooms

The Corsairs push through the end of conference play as they sweep the Bakersfield College Renegades and the Antelope Valley Marauders.

SportsAdriana BradyNovember 19, 2024Adriana Brady, Mary Funsten

Shutout At Corsair Field

SMC women's soccer shutout the LA Valley College Monarchs 7-0 to secure their first place in the southern division of the 2024 Western State Conference Women’s Soccer.

SportsDanilo PerezNovember 18, 2024Danilo Perez

A look at the Music Department's Latest Performance

The SMC student musicians highlighted their various talents and expressed love for their labor.

Arts & EntertainmentKatie EastersonNovember 16, 2024Katie Easterson

Throwback on West African Music: What Inspired Today’s Beats

Griots of West Africa are the pioneers of today's music. Hip hop, jazz, and blues is inspired by their music as they brought their history, culture and sounds across continents.

ArtAmelie GalzyNovember 14, 2024Amelie Galzy, Diego Kersh

Abdo: A Firebrand’s Endurance

Former mayor Judy Abdo, known for progressive advocacy, offers an informed perspective on the election.

NewsPhoebe HussNovember 14, 2024Phoebe Huss, Tarelle Butts

On a Deep Exhale

Santa Monica College resettles after tense election, some more quickly restored than others.

NewsPhoebe HussNovember 13, 2024Phoebe Huss, Rebecca Villagracia