“Highwater” Premier: Surf Documentary
Sara Rabuse
May 27, 2009
Surfers and movie lovers gathered on the Santa Monica Pier for the world premiere of the almost finished film “Highwater” on May 22. Hundreds joined on the cool Friday evening and sat in lawn chairs underneath the bright lights of the Ferris wheel to catch the Surfing flick on a giant screen... Read more »
Swinging Sundays at the Cicada Club
Naomi Iwamoto
May 27, 2009
It is 5 past 8 and the dance floor is bare except for the movements of one man outlined by a sequined hat, tuxedo and porcelain colored gloves. The figure moves with ease across the floor as a hushed silence rests on the lips of onlookers. Within a matter of minutes a second silhouette joins in unison... Read more »
Glass, Ceramic and Paint, Oh My!
Daire Wolf
May 27, 2009
Santa Monica College’s Art Department offers a diversified selection of courses for those who have an interest in pursuing art as a major as well as those who are exploring art as an elective or a hobby. The classes range from sculpture to painting to ceramics and glass blowing among many others.... Read more »
The Best of the Rest
May 27, 2009
Late night deadlines, high pressures and tons of hard work. That’s what it takes to get this paper together every week. But about the pictures that never make it in to the paper? Where does all the photographer’s hard work go? At most papers, the trash. Deadline’s over, and the picture... Read more »
Photojournalists at Work
May 27, 2009
A collection of photos from this semester’s Corsair Photojournalists.
“Green” Blue Jeans: Dressing with a Conscience
Sofia Jansson
May 27, 2009
In 2009, different ways of taking care of our Mother Earth are on everyone’s mind in some way or another. As we are bombarded by a constant stream of news about the alarming dangers of global warming and the risk of using up all of our natural resources, it is not an exaggeration to claim that... Read more »
Corsair Tips and Tricks: How to Pull an All-Nighter Without Pulling Out The Adderall
Jack Stulic
May 27, 2009
It seems like everyone on the planet agrees that sleep is a good thing and that people should generally sleep more. Scientists have even gone out of their way to prove that sleep has an amazing effect on the human mind and is a gateway toward higher intelligence. Yes, forget about prescriptions, sleep... Read more »
Tougher Standards for UCLA Transfers
Laure Bouys
May 27, 2009
“It doesn’t feel real!” said Logan Yuzna, 21, about his recent admission to UCLA from Santa Monica College. Yuzna is transferring as a European Studies major with a 3.56 GPA. When he read he was admitted for the fall quarter of 2009, he says: “I felt really good but couldn’t... Read more »
Market Becomes Scarce for Summer Jobs
Jack Stulic
May 27, 2009
It is actually impossible for anyone to be unaware that America is going through a recession. This being said, it should come as no surprise to anyone that jobs are scarce. Especially for teens and young adults who have dry resumes and no connections. This fragile position for young people will cause... Read more »
California Governia Pays a Surprise Visit
Jonathan Ramos
May 27, 2009
“Where did I go wrong?” That’s the question that most would assume Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would ask himself after his attempt to alleviate the economic crisis facing California failed as voters rejected five of six proposed measures last Tuesday. However, as an aspiring body builder... Read more »
