Detoxing to coax beauty from within
Vanessa Barajas
November 24, 2011
The practice of detoxification has been around for many years in different forms with different approaches to ridding the human body of harmful chemicals. With industrialization, humans are exposed to more toxins than ever before. Now the challenge is to help the body release harmful elements that can... Read more »
Where is SMC’s mascot Pico the Pirate?
Wayne Neal
October 8, 2011
For the past two years, Santa Monica College athletics has had a mascot consistently present at most sporting events. This year, the SMC mascot Pico the Pirate has yet to be seen. He was last spotted at an Associated Students’ party, which was governed by fellow SMC students. If you haven’t heard... Read more »
Occupy L.A. movement gains momentum
Zoie Matthew, Mia Shilpi, and reported by Jonathan Bue
October 4, 2011
Over the past few weeks, hundreds of events sprung up in solidarity with New York’s Occupy Wall Street movement. The gatherings took place in metropolitan areas across the U.S., and even internationally. This week, the movement emerged on the West Coast. “California is ripe for this kind of movement,”... Read more »
Google Plus takes Facebook to the ring
Jay Be Brookman
September 14, 2011
Remember Myspace? It wasn’t too long ago that people thought Myspace would keep growing and continue to be successful…that was until Facebook took the position as the top social networking website. Today, Facebook is a household name and even grandma has a Facebook account. Meanwhile, the use... Read more »
The rise of the flash mobs
Alyson Feldman
September 6, 2011
Just like a herd of gazelle majestically galloping to the same beat, a flash mob incorporates the passion and free expression of a group of individuals. Walking through a public place, the experience of unexpected dancing routines or movements by a flash mob can surprise and enlighten you. Imagine seeing... Read more »
He Said/She Said – Facebook Face-Off
Vera Hughes & John Stapleton Iv, Relationship Experts
May 11, 2011
My boyfriend spends a lot of time on Facebook, and most of the time he’s talking/tagging/posting to the same girl. I have no idea who she is, but it seems like he’s flirting. Should I be worried? HE SAID Stop it. Seriously, just stop it. Despite the fact that we have evolved... Read more »
Chat the Web away
Joan Walsh, Staff Writer
May 10, 2011
Envision learning a language without having to memorize monotonous phrases from books, or taking harrowing verb conjugating tests. Through technology, even the approach to learning a language might be altered forever. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace have made social interacting paramount... Read more »
The dangers of the cyber world
Ayla Pound, Lifestyle Editor
April 27, 2011
While venturing into the wonderful world of the web, it is safe to assume that not everything is as it seems. The hot chick you see on Facebook could in reality be a creepy, elderly man looking to rendezvous in a secluded location and leave with a happy ending. Even your friend asking for money and help... Read more »
Facebook channels Cyrano de Bergerac
William Courtney, Staff Writer
March 15, 2011
Facebook is the norm in social networking these days. What starts as slight procrastination to avoid the dreadful task of homework, can veer towards addiction where hours are spent scouring the infinite depths of Facebook, and can ultimately affect how we see ourselves. Who can blame us though? ... Read more »
Colleges reading students like an open Facebook
Nayla Paschoa, Staff Writer
March 8, 2011
Yes, we know some colleges and universities are looking at our Facebook pages to help determine which applicant to admit. This should not completely dismantle social networking, but could involve some plucking. Ambitious students who dream of being accepted into prestigious institutions may start to... Read more »
