Art Walk: Not just for artists
Alex Vejar, A&E Editor
December 20, 2012
On a chilly night in downtown Los Angeles, with a little more commotion than usual, patrons could browse the local stores, restaurants and galleries displaying art from all over the world. Art Walk has been a monthly staple of Los Angeles for many years, and on Thursday, with nearly 50 different galleries,... Read more »
Eco Action club hosts free store
Henry Crumblish, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
After months of planning and a grassroots word of mouth campaign spearheaded by the EcoAction Club, Santa Monica College hosted the first free store on Tuesday, Nov. 20. There were 16 tables full of clothing, linens and books given away at the free store. The only stipulation was that all the items had... Read more »
Stellar play leads to starting role
Kou Collins, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
Going from the bench to the starting lineup is an aspiration for any athlete. Often an injury precipitates a move from the bench, but in the case of Keilan Horton, his standout play elevated him to starting status. According to head coach Jerome Jenkins, the Santa Monica College men’s basketball team... Read more »
Depleted Corsairs hope to grow from loss
David Yapkowitz, Sports Editor
December 5, 2012
Sometimes it’s just one of those nights. The Santa Monica College women’s basketball team shot only 28.2 percent from field, and had 33 turnovers en route to a 68-55 loss to East Los Angeles College in the opening round of the Lady Charger Classic on Friday night. “Nobody’s going to win a game... Read more »
Dominating win for the Corsairs
Kou Collins, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
As the ball was stolen from him, a Pasadena City College defender attempted to intercept a Santa Monica College pass. However, it was too late as the Corsairs sailed to a two-on-one fast break leading to an alley-oop that had the crowd on their feet. This play summed up the way the SMC men’s basketball... Read more »
Review: Hybrids, electrics mostly positive at L.A. Auto Show
Andy Riesmeyer, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
Santa Monica residents have long embraced alternative energy. Taxicabs are hybrids, busses run on compressed natural gas, and there are more bike lanes than botox clinics in Beverly Hills. While a Toyota Prius with a McGovern bumper sticker was once the hallmark whip for a Santa Monica resident, auto... Read more »
Red Cross Youth Run raises disaster awareness
Henry Crumblish, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
While most of Santa Monica was slumbering away, actor Josh Duhamel, the Red Cross and Ford Motor Company hosted the third annual Red Cross Youth Run on Sunday. Duhamel, a Red Cross spokesman, is no stranger to participating in charity runs. The “Transformers” actor has led two previous runs for relief... Read more »
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas
LeAura McCLain, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
The holiday season is finally here, and what better way to spread Christmas cheer than with a traditional Christmas concert? Santa Monica College’s music department embraced the Christmas spirit Saturday night by performing their Chamber Choir Concert at the Edye Second Space at the SMC Performing... Read more »
Downtown LA: Bruce Wayne’s new Batcave
Alex Vejar, Arts + Entertainment Editor
December 5, 2012
Adam West. Michael Keaton. Val Kilmer. George Clooney. Christian Bale. These actors have been in their fair share of movies and TV shows over the past few decades. But they all have one deep, dark secret. They are all Batman. On the Event Deck of L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, a red carpet welcomes... Read more »
$10 Tuesday: The Border Grill
Skya Eliand, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
It’s lunch hour and I find myself at The Border Grill, located in downtown Santa Monica. This hip, urban cantina with décor as wild and bright as a fiesta, features the bold foods and flavors of Mexico. From Monday through Friday, $10 lunches start from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each day features a different... Read more »
