He Said/She Said – Porn Sex
Ale Catanese, Multimedia Editor, John Stapleton IV, Web Editor
February 24, 2011
He Said I assume that the last part of this question would read “to girls,” to which I’d say yes we understand, and no it doesn’t really matter. That’s like asking if guys understand that riding a roller coaster isn’t as much fun for the roller coaster: ... Read more »
SMC student launches Postyourbook.com
Muna Cosic, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Josh Hiekali, a self- proclaimed entrepreneur, is targeting Santa Monica College students with his latest website, postyourbook.com. Postyourbook.com was created in December 2010 for SMC students to post their textbooks online and sell them for their desired price. The students posting textbooks... Read more »
At-risk students seek new promotional certificate
Kimberly Berg, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Due to the vision and focus of a small group of determined individuals, a new certificate program in promotional work has launched at Santa Monica College for 25 at-risk students. To sponsor this program, SMC is partnering with PromaxBDA, a leading promotional resource within the entertainment industry,... Read more »
KCRW creates paid internships
Joan Walsh, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Thanks to a $25,000 donation, KCRW will pay interns for the first time. KCRW, a National Public Radio affiliate housed on Santa Monica College’s campus, previously offered only unpaid internships. ElectroRent CEO Daniel Greenberg and wife Susan Steinhauser have contributed $25,000 to create the... Read more »
Biology professor ventures to explore plastic pollution
Sophia Zhorne, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Santa Monica College professor Garen Baghdasarian is venturing on a ten-week expedition around the South Atlantic Ocean to find and observe potentially hazardous plastic particles in the ocean. “At some point, you’ve got to say ‘you know what? Am I going to be part of the solution or part... Read more »
3-D TV: Your 3-D gut can do without it
William Courtney , Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
2010 was supposed to be the year everybody went out and bought a new 3-D television to explore the world of 3-D sports, entertainment, and movies at home. Obviously people missed the memo, as sales for 3-D televisions have been unexpectedly... Read more »
Egypt: A Nation’s Journey
Carla Wilson, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Noted author, linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky once said, “In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued, they may be essential to survival.” In America our constitutional mantra is “life, liberty and the... Read more »
Naked pictures? Bad idea
Monique Kaminskaya, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
We all have that one girlfriend that loves taking pictures of herself. She sees a flash and immediately starts posing, she hears “picture” and starts fixing her hair, so when her significant other asks her to take some sexy nude pictures it shouldn’t be a problem, right? Wrong. Everyone... Read more »
Is sexting a dangerous game or a skillful talent?
Raven Wadley-Wright , Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Snapping a nude photo of yourself and sending it to a person you have the hots for has become a social norm rather quickly. It seems that young adults are quick to take naked pictures of themselves and send it via picture SMS (short message service) or e-mail. It doesn’t seem harmful until you... Read more »
SMC under represents its African American population during Black History Month
Zineb Hafiz, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
Black History Month is a celebration for achievements made by African Americans and is a time to recognize their contribution to American history. It is celebrated annually during the month of February. So why is it that I feel like no one is aware of it on the Santa Monica college campus? According... Read more »
