From Denial to Acceptance
Tina Eady
May 21, 2013
During her 14 years of marriage, Laura A., who declined to provide her last name, became an everyday drinker. Her husband, George A., was a binge drinker who drank on weekends and holidays. George had a job in advertising that paid well. They had two kids, belonged to two country clubs, took trips... Read more »
Are you consumed by what you consume?
Eva Underwood
May 21, 2013
Food is a necessity for all living things. But there are some people who are tortured by the very thought of food when either eating or not eating becomes an addiction. According to the Mayo Clinic, those suffering from eating disorders are so preoccupied with food and weight that they focus on nothing... Read more »
The connection between alcoholism and drug abuse
Niklas Thim
May 21, 2013
Phil Gordon is a Scottish man in his 40s, who wears a big smile on his torn face. Although, for most of his life, that smile only appeared while Gordon was intoxicated. “We all do stupid things when we’re drunk,” Gordon says. “Some get into fights, some go skinny dipping. I did... Read more »
The reality of shopping addiction
Sara Cheshm Mishi and Manon Genevier
May 21, 2013
When people hear the word addict, many would likely think of alcoholism or drug abuse. But there is an addiction that can stem from doing something that many do every day: shopping. Oniomania is an uncontrollable desire to buy things. The word onios comes from the Greek meaning “for sale”... Read more »
Students prescribed psychological services
Niklas Thim
May 14, 2013
Since the tragic event happened on May 4, when Santa Monica College student Tian Lu committed suicide on campus, the psychological services provided by the school have been a topic of discussion. However, many students are not even aware that SMC offers free psychological help. To raise awareness of... Read more »
Acclaimed author speaks at SMC
Simon Luca Manili
May 14, 2013
Gilbert Gaeta is a struggling, working-class Latino father who is raising his 13-year-old daughter, Ana, while working as a fork-lift operator. He struggles to save money for a wedding ring for his girlfriend Joyce, so they can marry and move in together, and Joyce can escape from her abusive father.... Read more »
Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/Walk
Vanessa Barajas
May 7, 2013
Ten years after being diagnosed at the age of 25, Hillary Fogelson continues to spread awareness about melanoma after teaming up with the Melanoma Research Foundation through her online resource that launched in August 2011, Pale Girl SPEAKS. “I always say, if you have skin, you’re at risk... Read more »
Journalist talks poverty in America
Jasmin Huynh
May 7, 2013
They tell the stories of those who dwell in self-built shacks made of old billboard placards, who sleep in doorways, or sell their shirts to buy food. Journalist Dale Maharidge, Pulitzer Prize winner and associate professor at the Columbia School of Journalism, collaborated with photographer Micheal... Read more »
Say a little prayer
lpwe barry
May 7, 2013
More than 100 people gathered Thursday morning at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to observe the annual National Day of Prayer. Many religious groups were in attendance, such as Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans and Catholics, as well as Muslims and Jews.Church, military, business and community leaders... Read more »
Santa Monica walks to cure psoriasis
Jasmin Huynh
May 7, 2013
In high school, she was teased for her dandruff and breakouts. Today, Mabelynn Capeluj is Miss California USA 2013 and the ambassador for the Walk to Cure Psoriasis in Los Angeles. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis is a noncontagious, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin.... Read more »
