SMC’s Drescher Planetarium looking to fill black hole
Roger Morante, & Fatou Samb
November 25, 2011
The passing of John Hodge, a former director of the John Drescher Planetarium in 2005, left the Santa Monica College (SMC) Astronomy Department short not only a director, but also a qualified technician. Hodge ran the uniquely domed planetarium, but now the task falls on faculty and outside contributors. “When... Read more »
Don’t be so scared of the Internet, America
Sam Ribakoff
November 25, 2011
Maybe you’ve seen the “Creativeamerica” people around campus. They’re very nice-looking young people wearing black polo shirts who politely ask you to sign a petition to “stop piracy of movies and music”. As their website says “Creativeamerica brings together actors, directors, studio employees... Read more »
Exploration #4: Dawn Mine
Zoie Matthew
November 25, 2011
Readers, before I tell you about this week’s exploration, let me just take a moment to preach to you about the wonders of jungle boots. Jungle boots, which are typically utilized by soldiers in humid, wet, jungle warfare situations, are a half-canvas, half-rubber, half-magic breed of combat boot... Read more »
Going the distance with education
Valerie Serrano
November 25, 2011
The popularity of distance education programs is on the rise in many states. It allows individuals with busy schedules, full time jobs, or those who live in remote areas to get a steady education. Though it is a good alternative for many, there have been concerns on whether something is lost in that... Read more »
Keep calm with mindful meditating
Christina Sziatinszky
November 25, 2011
As college students know, stressful assignments and long hours of study can take a toll on the body and mind. But there is a way to help relieve stress and get anyone back on track, and all it takes is a relatively simple process of meditation. Stephanie Nash, who professionally teaches meditation, describes... Read more »
Corsair TV: Campus news in motion Nov. 24
November 24, 2011
NaNoWriMo Memoir #4-Swamp part 2
Mia Shilpi
November 24, 2011
There were a half-dozen of us sitting in the corner of UCLA‘s Northern Lights café. Shrouded in the smell of chips and muffins, we chattered excitedly about odd topics like Victorian travel, vampires, aliens, and soap operas, all in one conversation. This off-kilter chatter was punctuated by timed... Read more »
Anna Collier leaves lasting impression
Janae’ Franklin
November 24, 2011
SMC Kinesiology Department Chair moves on to coach USC’s newest sports team Current Santa Monica College Kinesiology Department Chair, Anna Collier, will be stepping down from her position to become the University of Southern California’s new sand volleyball head coach for Spring 2012. “I was... Read more »
Civilian veterans find educational opportunities at SMC
Myles Johnson
November 24, 2011
In their transition to civilian life and entering California’s workforce, veterans will now find it easier to attend a community college and get an education. Currently, an estimated 400 veterans attend classes at Santa Monica College. Chancellor Jack Scott, from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s... Read more »
Detoxing to coax beauty from within
Vanessa Barajas
November 24, 2011
The practice of detoxification has been around for many years in different forms with different approaches to ridding the human body of harmful chemicals. With industrialization, humans are exposed to more toxins than ever before. Now the challenge is to help the body release harmful elements that can... Read more »
