Working out could be wearing you down
Vanessa Barajas
May 21, 2013
Too much of a good thing could be damaging. While good health is heavily promoted to encourage being active and maintaining a healthy weight, there has not been much awareness of those who work out in excess, and how it can potentially cause negative effects on the body. Amanda Ebner, a personal trainer... Read more »
Chad Ochocinco and T.O. practice at SMC
Alex Vejar, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 16, 2013
Former National Football League players Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Terrell Owens practiced with prospective athletes on the football field of Santa Monica College on Tuesday. Johnson was a student at SMCÂ from 1997 to 1999, and spoke to what it felt like to be back. “I’m back... Read more »
Playoffs a priority for men’s soccer
Trev Angone
May 14, 2013
In fall 2012, Santa Monica College fielded a men’s soccer team for the first time in over 20 years. The team narrowly missed the playoffs, and head coach Tim Pierce believes it was still successful. “For the first season, I think it went really well,” said Pierce. “We had a winning... Read more »
Great season for Jessica Goldbeck
raul cervantes
May 14, 2013
Playing every day, five hours a day, attending multiple camps, it was only a matter of time before Jessica Goldbeck began to rake in victory after victory. Her whole life, Goldbeck has been playing tennis, consistently being a top contender in the sport. “I stated to get serious about the game... Read more »
Terrence Luevano: Burning up the track
Trev Angone
May 14, 2013
He never had aspirations for being a track star, he did not even like running. He was more likely to be found on a baseball diamond or a basketball court. But after years of urging from his parents and friends, Santa Monica College freshman Terrance Luevano finally started to run and he has not looked... Read more »
In the wake of Jason Collins
rona navales
May 14, 2013
Machismo and masculinity have long been associated with sports. Stanford University graduate and current National Basketball Association player Jason Collins took a huge leap recently when he publicly announced he was gay. Going forward, it is a challenge that Collins will have to be prepared for. Santa... Read more »
SMC students weigh in on NFL Draft
Trev Angone
May 14, 2013
The 2013 National Football League draft was held from April 25 to April 27 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Even though Los Angeles does not have an NFL team, Santa Monica College students still root for their favorite franchises. The New England Patriots are famous for drafting successfully.... Read more »
High character for Jason Mallek
Trev Angone
May 7, 2013
Before his senior year in high school, Jason Mallek had never played competitive volleyball. “I played a little volleyball in middle school, and a little recreationally my sophomore and junior years but not much,” said Mallek. A surprise opportunity in his senior year led Mallek down the... Read more »
Corsairs football eagerly anticipating season
Trev Angone
May 7, 2013
The Santa Monica College football team is coming off back-to-back Pacific Conference championships for the first time in three decades. With an especially high turnover rate at the junior college level, it is difficult to win one conference championship, let alone back-to-back titles. The Corsairs... Read more »
Women’s tennis brings home conference honors, falls short at state championships
Tina Eady
May 4, 2013
The Santa Monica College Lady Corsairs finished the tennis season as the second ranked doubles team in California. In Ojai, Calif. from April 25 to April 27, Kaori Tsuda and Juliana Nelkin made it all the way to the doubles final of the State Championships before losing a close match to Fullerton Community... Read more »
