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Algae is Green in More Ways Than One: An Alternative Fuel

Santa Monica residents love their Priuses and other car companies have attempted to follow suit with their own brand of electric vehicles. Oil and alternative energy companies are therefore investing money to develop a surprising new fuel source compatible within the existing infrastructure. This source, made from algae, is the greenest fuel yet. Full story

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Victory Slips from Lady Corsairs

For all their hard work this season, the Santa Monica women’s soccer team’s season ended in defeat on the field of Ventura College on Nov. 24. The Lady Corsairs lost by a score of 4-3.

 

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SMC Eatery Recognized with Green Certification

On November 17, TCBY/Starbucks, located at the north end of Santa Monica College’s cafeteria, was announced as the college’s first green business as designated by the Santa Monica Green Business Certification Program (SMGBC).

 

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Famished Flock to Fourth Annual Feast

On Tuesday, SMC’s Eco Action Club presented the fourth Annual Feast, focusing on a local food theme. Funded by the Associated Students, the club provided pizza, salad, and drinks free of charge to all attendees. Volunteers from Sustainable Works, a non-profit environmental organization, assisted in the event along with SMC’s Club Grow.
 

Freeganism: Dumpster-Diving Rebels Opt Of Economy

An option out of capitalism, freeganism, or freeganomics, strives to be the ultimate boycott to society’s expectations. It’s a philosophy whose roots stem from the basic concept of eating for no cost and toning down people’s glutinous habits. However, it doesn’t stop there.

So Much For Stopping Sarah

She’s become a celebrity in the last year and a half. She has been interviewed on countless news programs, written a book and gone on a book tour. She tried to get one job, failed, and quit the job she already had. She sparks debate amongst Americans, draws criticism and sharps lines of division, but paints herself as a hockey mom that drives herself to work. Our differing views on whether or not Sarah Palin is the anti-Christ or the only one that can save our country, is beside the point. The point being that this someone from the middle of nowhere has become a phenomenon not only in the political world, but also in pop culture- a notion that many would be hard pressed to challenge.

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Tiger Needs A Driver

The incident that began last Sunday as an automobile collision with two inanimate objects has now ballooned into a saga of intrigue, drugs and illicit liaisons, except that no one can verify the validity of these claims.

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Corsairs Unable to Contain Dominating Dons; Lose Game 58-50

Struggling to find their offensive rhythm all night, the Santa Monica College Corsairs lost at the home game to the underachieving Dons of Santa Ana College on Thurs., Dec. 3, with a final score of 58-50.

High-Speed Rail is Costly, But Creates Jobs For Many

A $10 billion economic boost to California was implemented when Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined federal, state, and local officials to outline the funding of the state’s proposed high-speed train system.

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We are all familiar with cliches and traditions, especially when Christmas is coming-along. Los Angeles might not welcome Santa Claus with snow but its houses full of lights are warming up the streets of Beverly Hills, Westwood and Santa Monica making us feel like it is time to celebrate! Please click [ here ] to see this photo gallery.

Literary Lecture Series: Meeks Speaks

“Truth is what you make it. Each person has a different sense of truth.”
Santa Monica College English instructor and novelist, Christopher Meeks, gave a lecture for the last event in Literary Lecture Series for the fall semester at SMC last Tuesday entitled, “The Pursuit of Truth in Writing Fiction.”

Passion or Profession: Athletes Contemplate Motivation for Competing in Collegiate Sports

Regardless of the possession, sophomore Kymberli Galdamez loves every part of playing volleyball at Santa Monica College.

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Economy Demands Laissez-faire Touch

As the holiday season approaches, Americans are expecting another year of economic depression. With a new President and a new political party in office, the ideology has changed drastically.

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Corsair Basketball Defeats El Camino in Season Opener

As the collegiate basketball season tipped-off last week, the Santa Monica College Corsairs outstandingly won their season opener at home with a score of 65-50, outpacing the El Camino College Warriors while they struggled to keep up with the Corsair’s tenacious play.

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