Michal Berghoff highlight
Vera Hughes, Staff Writer
October 27, 2010
With a nationally renowned photography program and a multitude of art classes offered here at Santa Monica College, it might be just the environment to nurture your burgeoning creativity. Take Michal Berghoff, for example, who was an SMC student of two years. Berghoff cultivated her long existing passion... Read more »
Students taking a far too literal approach to “speed” reading
Vienna Urias
October 27, 2010
We have all been there: two in the morning, staring at that textbook with feverish frustration. If only there was something, anything, to help push through the piles of homework and overbooked schedule. Today’s students... Read more »
Cheap eats: Vegan Glory
By Lauren Walsh, Staff Writer
October 27, 2010
For many people, meat, dairy, or eggs are always part of their daily diet. But some people just say no. It sounds impractical and absurd, but to many vegans it’s a better way to live a healthier and happier life. Many restaurants and markets support veganism and provide a range of meat and dairy... Read more »
Thrill me, chill me, fulfill me
By Vera Hughes, Staff Writer
October 27, 2010
Fishnets, corsets, falsies and red lips are just the beginning. With an utter disregard to cold weather, decency or nudity laws, people line up nearly every Saturday night at midnight adorned in risqué, novel and halloween-esque clothing, on Santa Monica Boulevard and Sawtelle Avenue. With... Read more »
Sheriff scoffs at the popular vote
Jonathan Mendoza
October 27, 2010
The legalization of marijuana is an issue that continues to create one of the more bizarre shows put on by our country. While many Americans may be concerned with a question of moral judgment, come Nov. 2, it would seem that the more pressing issue presented by all this, should be one of civil liberties. Recently... Read more »
Dia de Los Muertos
By Zuleima Alvarado, Staff Writer
October 27, 2010
It’s that time of year again for ghosts, ghouls, candy, jack o’ lanterns and spooky costumes. Houses are decorated to resemble haunted houses and costume stores are at their highest selling peak of the year. Yes, this can only mean one thing: Halloween! But while everyone gets ready to trick-or-treat,... Read more »
Tennessee gun control soon to go largely uncontrolled
Ayla Pound
October 27, 2010
For most college students, the sight of a drunken brawl at a party is not an uncommon one. Within a matter of hours, and as little as a few drinks, alcohol is capable of turning the most-mellow individual into one looking for a fight. It also impairs judgment, which drastically increases the... Read more »
Haunted houses in our own backyard
By Albany Katz, Staff Photographer
October 27, 2010
Hollywood Forever Cemetery A corridor in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood has been reported as the scene of sightings of paranormal activity throughout the many corridors of the mausoleum. The Comedy Store The “Belly Room” of the Comedy... Read more »
Cal State undermines alumni’s savvy business sense
Sean Hunt, Staff Writer
October 27, 2010
Recent Cal State graduate, Ryan Stevens, recently got into trouble with the Cal State University system for creating NoteUtopia.com, a site selling students’ notes, homework, guides and other material related to classes. The site came under fire because California’s education code... Read more »
Preparations for Halloween 2010
By Stephanie Sommer, Staff Writer
October 27, 2010
Holiday recipe Going to a party and need to bring that perfect holiday dish? Better Homes and Gardens magazine offers many delicious recipes for Halloween parties that will satisfy not only a haunted theme, but also any guest’s appetite. One recipe offers a dressed up version of a crowd favorite:... Read more »
