By: Alessandra Catanese

Alessandra Cantanese explores the benefits and downfalls of embracing a gluten-free diet, the Raw Food Movement and many fractions of an emerging Rawvolution....

Mission IMPROVable comedy troupe entertains the Santa Monica community every Friday with their rousing, improvised routines....

By: Tene Anderson

Historic Downtown Culver City proves to be a hub of entertainment for Los Angeles residents, home to multiple theaters, a historic hotel, and restaurants....

By: Tieg Slattery

In preparing college students to enter into society, it is increasingly important that colleges offer courses rich in tolerance and cultural diversity. Classes with a heavy focus on LGBT issues are rare in community colleges. SMC, however, offers a cla...

By: Bryn Woznicki

Everybody's doing it (and you know what 'it and rdquo; is). Although plenty of SMC students are sexually active, many may not know how easily S-E-X can turn into S-T-D. Eli Martinez of the 'Man Up and rdquo; program is looking to change this issue one s...

By: Alessandra Catanese

GSA, F.I.E.R.C.E., and P.R.I.D.E. are three different clubs at SMC with one thing in common: LGBT support. Though many may stereotype them as strictly Gay Clubs, all three clubs hold separate identities and roles in the SMC campus community. The Gender S...

Various markets are held all over Los Angeles Country, from the northern San Fernando Valley to downtown Los Angeles. However, Santa Monica is the only locale that is home to four farmers markets all within a 10-mile radius of each other....

By: Emil Norlén

Author Vicki Forman's book, 'This Lovely Life, and rdquo; depicts the first two years after Forman and her husband lost their daughter to premature birth and the life after, focusing on the care of their remaining special needs son....

'Stitches, and seams, and zippers oh my! and rdquo; The design students at Santa Monica College are preparing for LA Mode 2010, which will be held in downtown's fashion district on May 26....

Did you know that you can go on an adventure to seek treasure in your own city? Alica Forneret explores the how-tos of geocaching and 'caches-in' on her experience....

By: John Stapleton IV

and nbsp;Last Sunday, millions of appreciated mothers received millions of appreciative flowers, but where did all this appreciation come from? and nbsp;...

The Malibu Grotto Trail is the perfect afternoon escape. Only a short drive from the SMC campus, this majestic nook in the heart of Southern California serves as a welcome reprieve from all things big-city....

By: Tene Anderson

The wisdom of the Nigerian proverb, 'It takes the village to raise a child and rdquo; isn't lost on all modern American families. SMC has a small yet determined population of full-time students who are also full-time parents. In addition to their pare...

A month dedicated to green living has gone by and Alessandra Catanese recaps her journey. From composting at her apartment to living trash-free, the experience has proved renewably rewarding....

College students are not exactly known for their stellar eating habits. Alessandra explores healthy options can't be missed: they're right on campus! and nbsp;...

Gotta dance? SMC's International Dance Club gives free dance lessons every Tuesday. The foot-tappin' club founder, James Zimmer, offers a wide variety of dance styles based on his ecclectic past....

Weekend getaways can just be a hike away in Temescal Canyon, CA....