by Teddy Leshnick in News
Santa Monica College might have to increase tuition and class sizes because of the current California state budget crisis.
"We're facing a financial situation we have not seen before," SMC President Chui Tsang said in an interview yesterday. "It's really really bad.
The Corsairs football team beat L.A. Southwest at Santa Monica on Saturday night with a final score of 7 to 6.
by David Escobar-Cambay in Sports
It was bound to happen. Santa Monica improved to 2-4 in conference, 2-7 overall, separating themselves from East L.A. and Southwest, both sitting at 1-5 in conference. It wasn't the prettiest game to watch, but the end result was a success for the Corsairs, who celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the Junior Rose Bowl team.
by Aleksandrra Illcheva in News
"Any career can be a career serving the environment," said Ana Greenberg, Santa Monica College career services advisor and the facilitator of "Every Job is a Green Job" panel that took place on Thursday. This was the motto of the panel, which is a part of the Cool Careers series, and which included an environmental lawyer, a green cosmetologist, a National Parks ranger, and the director of business greening program at SMC's own Sustainable Works.
by David Kohan in Opinion
President-Elect Barack Obama takes the office engaged in two foreign wars and faces the greatest economic crisis since the Great
Depression.
Obama will face tough economic choices, and will need to demonstrate pragmatic leadership to solve these issues in the economy and our foreign policy.
Santa Monica College Career Services Center continued with their "Cool Careers" program of events with speakers in the sports industry on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
by Steve Han in Sports
SMC students from the Introduction to Kinesiology and Sports Management classes, as well as other students interested in careers in the sports industry were treated to presentations by three speakers in diverse fields and backgrounds related to sports.
Celeste Gehring is a producer and manager for Fox Sports Net and relates all the negative aspects of her high pressure job.
by Rob Lawrence in News
To pay homage to the United States' brave men and women on the 90th anniversary of Veterans Day, the Santa Monica College Student Veterans Association held an open assembly at the campus clock tower. Student veterans felt obligated to put together a last minute event so they could share their triumphs and tribulations they had overseas and at home, as well to answer questions anyone had about military service.
by Lisa Topiol in Lifestyles
Project Runway has been the birthplace of new designers for almost five years and much promising talent has been moved into the spotlight thanks to the show. Daniel Vosovic from the second season of "Project Runway" has been making a name for himself in the fashion industry ever since his time on the show.
5 Top Study Spots for the Thrifty Student
by Aavi Haas in Lifestyles
For the college student, studying can be an arduous task. The mere adage, "I've got to study" repeated over and over in one's mind can easily induce a rigid defense against why we shouldn't do it at all. Whatever the case might be, facing facts - we just have to buckle down and do it.
by Debby Vasquez in Lifestyles
It may have been windy, but that did not ruin the 10th Annual Day of the Child which was celebrated at Santa Monica Pier on Sunday. Hundreds of at-risk and foster youth had a day of play as they enjoyed the rides at Pacific Park, ate foods ranging from ice cream to hot dogs, joined dance contests, crafts and finger-painting and enjoyed gifts from all of the sponsors who donated items for this event.
Equality for all, Now!
by Lisa Anderson in Lifestyles
As anti-Proposition 8 marchers have been recently voicing their opposition to the proposition around the city, feminists have been more actively fighting for the equality that they feel they have been denied. Many people are still under the impression that feminism means women above men, and some even remain convinced that feminists are anti-men.
by Lisa Anderson in Lifestyles
Kevin Sandbloom, one of the many musicians who performs at the open mic Crimson Spot in Los Angeles, exhibits a passionate voice, soulful lyrics, and plays the guitar beautifully. Sandbloom describes his music as "soul and blues with some jazz... pretty eclectic.
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