Black History Month at SMC: A reflection

A reflection on Black History Month at SMC hosted by Black Collegians and Pan African Alliance.

CultureAndre'a BrownMarch 4, 2025Andre'a Brown, Tom Rosholt

Better Together: Black Collegians’ Open Mic Displays SMC’s Unshakeable Literary Community and Black Excellence

Santa Monica College Black Collegians Program hosted an open mic night to start a week of Black History month celebrations.

CultureMollie BishopMarch 1, 2025Mollie Bishop, Lisa Whitmore

“Psyched” to learn about African American women in psychology

The second museum event hosted by the Santa Monica College Psychology Department highlighted female African American psychologists.

CultureAna Sanchez VenegasFebruary 28, 2025Ana Sanchez Venegas

Face-to-Face with the Border Line, Gangs and Discrimination: Elvira’s Journey

As a Mexican woman struggling for nearly 40 years through Santa Monica’s changing landscape, Elvira Chagoya witnessed many challenges, all while raising her children alone in the same apartment.

CultureSara Villanueva GomezDecember 16, 2024Sara Villanueva Gomez

Latina Voters Reaction to Increase in Latino Trump Supporters.

Exit polls show that Latino/Hispanic support for Trump has risen during this election. But why?

CultureJeffrey BerriosDecember 3, 2024Jeffrey Berrios

From Silence to Strength

Indigenous Scholars Club Spread Awareness on Upcoming Orange Shirt Day.

CultureJenna TibbySeptember 28, 2024Jenna Tibby, Jake Crandall

SMC’s Latinx/e Heritage Month

Santa Monica College celebrates Latinx/e Heritage Month and plans events from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17.

CultureKaren LopezSeptember 19, 2024Karen Lopez

Public Speaking Tournament

SMC’s annual public speaking tournament crowns their winners.

CultureJeffrey BerriosJune 13, 2024Jeffrey Berrios, Karen Lopez

Loneliness Is On The Rise, and Capitalism may be to Blame

A Global epidemic is on the rise As technology and capitalism continue to influence day-to-day life.

CultureAva CyrJune 2, 2024Ava Cyr

SMC Celebrates APIDA Heritage Month With Graduation Ceremony

SMC hosts the first Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) graduation ceremony to honor students with Asian heritage.

CultureChrissy WashingtonMay 31, 2024Chrissy Washington

Yoav Sarig: A Healing Hand for Israel

As International student Yoav Sarig struggles being so far from his home in Israel during challenging times, he makes room for discourse.

CultureRenée Bartlett-WebberMay 23, 2024Renee Bartlett-Webber, Alexey Nosov

Yousef Khafaja: From Stateless in Germany to Palestinian Leader in Los Angeles

SMC international student, Yousef Khafaja, is proud to be Palestinian, now more than ever.

CultureRenée Bartlett-WebberMay 23, 2024Renee Bartlett-Webber, Taylor Parise

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

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

Illegal Graffiti: The Most Dangerous Sport

The untold stories of devious graffiti artists in the City of Angels.

CultureMakaela FujimotoMay 7, 2024Makaela Fujimoto

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.

CultureAnnabel AgustinMay 5, 2024Annabel Agustin, Luarel Rahn