Yuna Kim and South Korea looking for their first ever Olympic medal in figure skating
Steve Han
December 16, 2008
Yuna Kim started showing promise when she was only 11 years of age after winning the Triglav Trophy in Slovenia. Her first major accomplishment, however, was in 2006 when she finished first in Junior Grand Prix Final in 2005-2006 season after finishing second in the previous year. Kim, who won every... Read more »
The Corsair Online Staff Says Good Bye
Humberto Mendez
December 13, 2008
It’s the end of another semester here at SMC, and the Online staff of the Corsair would like to wish you happy holidays and luck with your finals (Unless you studied, then you’re covered.) Here at the Online version of the Corsair we had our own ups and downs, but we did our best given the... Read more »
Farewell Professor Baird!
Humberto Mendez
December 12, 2008
This is not only the last issue from this semester of the Santa Monica College Corsair, but also the last issue that Professor Barbara Baird will have the pleasure of over seeing. After 20 year s of teaching at SMC, Prof. Baird is retiring. “I’m looking forward t o unscheduled days. More... Read more »
Waiting is Half the Fun: H & M Opening at 3rd St Promenade
Humberto Mendez
December 11, 2008
The rain was starting to get heavy and there I was, standing in line, waiting. Why did I take this assignment? I kept thinking this question over and over, as images of my editor in her warm bed were flashing. The people at H & M were waiting to get our hard earn dollars before they’re spent... Read more »
Summer Concerts
Humberto Mendez
December 11, 2008
This summer is gone but the memories of three great shows two bands from the early 90s made it a memorable time. Tricky and My Bloody Valentine were these bands that influenced many people’s lives (as well as mine) but unfortunately demonstrated that good music is often found in the past. Henry... Read more »
SMC Synapse Dance Group Rehearsal
Humberto Mendez
December 11, 2008
Pictures by Brian
Photos from the Sports Museum of Los Angeles
Steve Han
December 8, 2008
The 32,000 square foot museum is displaying over 10,000 pieces of valued sports collectibles which are worth millions of dollars. Click here for Photo Gallery. The prized pieces have been collected by the museum founder and CEO Gary Cypres. The museum features items dating back from the 19th century... Read more »
Geared Up for the Holiday Season
Joseph Troiano
December 8, 2008
Rivaling the media spectacle and fan anticipation of a blockbuster movie’s opening weekend, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system launched its exclusive title, “Gears of War 2,” worldwide at 12:01 a.m. local time Friday, Nov. 7. A total of 20,000 retail locations in 20 countries... Read more »
“Propaganda – Listen, Watch, Focus” Rocks it at SMC this fall 2008
Terry Bryant
December 8, 2008
This year the rapper ” Propaganda” stopped by SMC at time warner studios to rock the SMC talk show ” Real Talk Just Listen” Hosted by Dj Matari . Propaganda gave the most amazing performance . propaganda also handed out CD s and T shirts , while... Read more »
The Art of Dumpster Diving
Teddy Leshnick
December 7, 2008
Imagine how much money you would save if you didn’t buy all your food. There are ways to get food without buying it from the supermarket or your favorite restaurant. Although most people wouldn’t think about searching a trash can for food and clothing, there are a growing number of dumpster... Read more »
