Bring student rights back to education

Cameron Espinoza, Letter to Editor
April 19, 2012

Contract education has been a vital component of Santa Monica College since its establishment in 1993. The initial purpose of the program was to “provide assistance and customized training support to employers (…) and increase the productivity of their workforce,” according to SMC’s website. This... Read more »

September is National Preparedness Month

Morgan Doyle
September 16, 2011

September 6, 2011 marked the eighth annual National Preparedness Month informing the public that preparation policy for natural disasters starts at the local level. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency management Agency, National Preparedness Month encourages everyone to take simple steps to prepare for... Read more »

President Tsang addresses budget concerns at Town Hall meeting

Nathan Gawronsky, Staff Writer
March 28, 2011

Santa Monica College’s President and Superintendent Dr. Chui L.Tsang hosted a Town Hall meeting last Wednesday. The meeting was open to the public and took place in the Theatre Arts auditorium; the purpose of the meeting was to discuss next year’s projected budget dilemmas, along with objectives... Read more »

Tsang talks budget cuts

Juan Lopez, Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

Dr. Chui L. Tsang, Santa Monica College president, made a last-minute stop at the Associated Students Board of Directors meeting Monday before heading up to Sacramento. “I know what’s on everyone’s mind is the budget, and I want to at least have a chance to talk to you face to face... Read more »

Strife in Sudan

Nisha Anais, Staff Writer
November 23, 2010

A slight woman wearing a blue shawl over her head, Najwa Gadaheldam is beautiful, and seems quiet, almost docile. But as she took the podium, a powerful voice rang out through a thick Sudanese accent and took hold of the room, which enthralled everyone in the seats. The lecture room in the Art section... Read more »