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A year in review for AS

The 2009-2010 Associated Students fought an uphill battle against budget cuts, student apathy and campus culture. Although under fire regarding accusations of disorganization and bureaucratic inefficiency, the student representatives implemented and pursued a variety of issues that have left a lasting mark on AS history. Full story

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Performance-enhancing drugs tarnish the modern athlete

Athlete's use of drugs to gain advantage over competition diminishes the genuine nature of sports and the idea of the athletic role model.  Full story

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Oil Spill, BP Deepwater Horizon

Oil spill tragedy: tragically over-hyped

According to the media, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is the worst oil disaster to ever occur in the Gulf, but the truth is, its not. While any oil spill is tragic, this one is relatively small, and is only affecting an ecosystem that has already been contaminated by the largest oil spill in history of the world. Full story

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Theater students explore their offbeat nature

The Corsair has a sneak peek into the latest musical theater workshop, "What the #@%& was that?" Full story

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Brian White

Get Your Laugh On At Westside Comedy Theater

Mission IMPROVable comedy troupe entertains the Santa Monica community every Friday with their rousing, improvised routines. Full story

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The Cicada Club

Ties and cufflinks are perfect. Hair and lipstick are exquisite. For dinner dating, the Cicada Club kicks it up a notch by transporting couples back in time to the swinging Big Band era. The detail-oriented, period-themed restaurant captures the art-deco look and swinging feel of America’s Golden Age of Swing, from the roaring 20’s to the shorty 40’s. Full story

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Circle Bar

 This semester’s Barfly has seen a full gamut of beertastic drinkeries, from country bars to gay bars to posh-ass whiskey bars; from the relaxed and refined to the utterly chaotic. We’ve done whiskey flights, tequila flights, and flights of liquor shop libations right at home sweet home.

AS Board

A year in review for AS government

The 2009-2010 Associated Students fought an uphill battle against budget cuts, student apathy and campus culture. Although under fire regarding accusations of disorganization and bureaucratic inefficiency, the student representatives implemented and pursued a variety of issues that have left a lasting mark on AS history.

Sustainable

Sustaining SMC for the years ahead

Over the past couple of years, sustainability has become a popular movement at Santa Monica College. Students have been seeing more recycling posters and recycling cans instead of trashcans, and compost bins set up at each event hosted by the Associated Students.

job fair

Students flock to job fair seeking enlightenment

While the Bureau of Labor report the April California unemployment rate at a record high, student confidence in the current job market is still running low. But Arlene Karno, owner of Java Juice Inc. and a student at Santa Monica College, said that, “the economy offers a plethora of opportunity at this time.

Lecture

Another side of immigration

It’s midday in the sweltering heat of the United States/Mexican border. A line is drawn in the dirt. The north side is considered the land of dreams, which is why many risk their lives to cross over. This is a reality for thousands of Mexican migrants whose only wish is to make a better life for themselves and their families in the U.

Performance-enhancing drugs tarnish the modern athlete

Athlete's use of drugs to gain advantage over competition diminishes the genuine nature of sports and the idea of the athletic role model. 

SMC Weekly Fitness: Charlie Oriel

Point guard Charlie Oriel demonstrates the components of his athletic lifestyle that give way to his success on the court.

A breakthrough year for SMC women's tennis

A year in review of the Lady Corsair's dominant tennis season.

Capitalism

Ignorance: the new standard in educating America

Right-wing, conservative Texas ideology leads American students down the road to ignorance. 

Oil Spill, BP Deepwater Horizon

Oil spill tragedy: tragically over-hyped

According to the media, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is the worst oil disaster to ever occur in the Gulf, but the truth is, its not. While any oil spill is tragic, this one is relatively small, and is only affecting an ecosystem that has already been contaminated by the largest oil spill in history.  

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Culver City: A New Walk Through An Old Town

Historic Downtown Culver City proves to be a hub of entertainment for Los Angeles residents, home to multiple theaters, a historic hotel, and restaurants.

Brian White

Get Your Laugh On At Westside Comedy Theater

Mission IMPROVable comedy troupe entertains the Santa Monica community every Friday with their rousing, improvised routines.

Gluten: Good for Gluttony?

Alessandra Cantanese explores the benefits and downfalls of embracing a gluten-free diet, the Raw Food Movement and many fractions of an emerging Rawvolution.

MTW performance

Theater students explore their offbeat nature

The Corsair has a sneak peek into the latest musical theater workshop, "What the #@%& was that?"

The life of Zora Neale Hurston

Movie documentary "Jump at the Sun" brought people in from the rain and gave a taste of Afro-American Zora Neale Hurston's work through history.

Prince of Persia sinks in the 'sands of time'

Disney’s ‘Persia’ probably won’t offend any fans of the long-standing video game franchise. However, adult moviegoers not familiar with the game may find that the picture is lacking any real cinematic spark.

L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center reaches SMC students

Levi Chapin is sitting comfortably at a small table in the middle of a crowded coffee shop amid a throng of buzzing Hollywood socialites – emphasis on “comfortably.” He is openly recounting his personal history with so much expressive enthusiasm that you would never guess that Chapin’s childhood was filled with alcoholism and drug abuse; or that he’s currently homeless; or that he’s gay.

Top 5 Gay Music Icons

The Corsair lists five music artists that contributed to the industry in several ways.

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Top 10 Gay Movies

Ten films that brought the gay community in the spotlight -- Both dramatic and comedic.

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Gay athletes in an unknown league

The country appears to be divided on whether or not people should utter the words “gay” and “sports” in the same sentence. Because of the taboo nature of the subject, it is difficult to fully determine the extent of homosexuality within the sports world.

“The Normal Heart” continues raising awareness after 25 years

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of “The Normal Heart,” Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse hosted a star-studded script reading for a one-night-only charity event, directed by original cast member Joel Grey.

LA Rebellion: Blurring sexuality lines one tackle at a time

Dusk is settling over Eagle Rock recreational center, baseball practice is all but over and the last antagonistic screams of an elementary school team’s answer to Yogi Berra are finally melting away into the night. Now it’s time for a real sport, played by some real men.

A night of burlesque and costumes at Hamburger Mary’s

Hamburger Mary's, a restaurant in West Hollywood, provides a multitude of fun shows every night. This is just one of them.

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