SMC counselors are the main source for student transfers
Fatou Samb
October 19, 2011
Transferring from a community college to a four-year university can be a daunting, stressful task. Students do not always know which classes to take to fulfill requirements, and the pressure of balancing schoolwork with other responsibilities can be too much to handle. A transfer is certainly possible... Read more »
Revenue ideas turned down by President Tsang
Nathan Gawronsky, News Editor
May 17, 2011
With California’s community college system reeling from budget cuts due to the state’s economic crisis, Santa Monica College has not been immune to the far-reaching decisions emanating from Sacramento. Due to these... Read more »
New Santa Monica College policy cracks down on slackers
Muna Cosic, Staff Writer
May 4, 2011
Starting a new semester at Santa Monica College brings one aggravating image to our minds. Students running around, desperately trying to add a class before someone else gets their spot. It turns into a game of “survival of the fittest.” Who can run faster? Who is better at charming a professor... Read more »
Students in Sacramento rally against proposed cuts
Moa Axelsson, Staff Writer
March 15, 2011
Approximately 20,000 students and faculty from California’s community colleges gathered in Sacramento on March 14, to protest against proposed budget cuts that will not only increase student fees but also cut classes and eliminate several student services. “Education is a fundamental right.... Read more »
New bill means new headaches for Cal State transfer students
Jonathan Bue, Staff Writer
November 16, 2010
Beginning next year, a bill signed this past September by outgoing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will guarantee transfer into the California State University system for thousands of California community college students. However, their CSU of choice may not be quite so easily secured. Also known... Read more »
Money matters at SMC
Miles Arnold, Staff Writer
November 9, 2010
Last year, California community colleges were one of the public sectors that were on the front line of state budget cuts. But it appears that this year may not be quite as bad as had previously been forecasted. Theresa Tena, director of fiscal policy for the Community College League of California, explained... Read more »
