Back-to-school anxiety common but conquerable
Anilec Vita, Staff Writer
September 5, 2012
By the fifth day of the fall semester at Santa Monica College, Michele Davis, a 20-year-old history major, had already received four syllabi listing upcoming quizzes, papers and midterms. Before long, Davis began to feel the familiar stomach pain and sweaty palms that accompanied her realization of the... Read more »
Men’s Soccer Team Forming at SMC
Robert Gutierrez
May 15, 2012
Eager soccer students practiced their shooting and goal keeping on the Corsair Field last Wednesday morning, while Men’s Soccer Head Coach Tim Pierce observed the team from the sidelines, looking forward to what will be the first men’s soccer team at Santa Monica College in nearly a decade. “I... Read more »
Protests continue at SMC, president responds
April 4, 2012
Andy Riesmeyer: 2:40PST Student protesters led meetings on the Santa Monica College library steps Wednesday morning to discuss last night’s pepper-spraying incident, followed by another protest throughout the campus. A group of about 80 students marched south from the library steps to Pearl Street... Read more »
Is the SMC library turning into a nursery?
Daniel Dokter, Staff Writer
March 10, 2012
Walking through the library, anyone looking to study in a soft, plush chair will be sorry to see all of the seating taken up by “student nappers.” Most college students can agree that we do not get enough sleep, and that even a brief nap in the library can be crucial to a student’s sleep schedule,... Read more »
SMC Theater Arts major competes in national festival for first time in history
Andy Riesmeyer, Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
Anthony Cloyd, 23, walks the Santa Monica College Theater Arts Department hallways like a bona fide superstar. The energy of his presence outshines his small stature as the eyes of students follow him down the austere backstage hall. He slows down in front of huge auditorium doors as classmates, teachers,... Read more »
SMC’s Drescher Planetarium looking to fill black hole
Roger Morante, & Fatou Samb
November 25, 2011
The passing of John Hodge, a former director of the John Drescher Planetarium in 2005, left the Santa Monica College (SMC) Astronomy Department short not only a director, but also a qualified technician. Hodge ran the uniquely domed planetarium, but now the task falls on faculty and outside contributors. “When... Read more »
Five places for late night lattes and learning
Mai Sims and Janae' Franklin
November 23, 2011
The fall semester is coming to an end, and students are finally starting to see the hint of light at the end of the tunnel. Deadlines for term papers and semester projects are quickly approaching. So what happens if your internet stops working late at night during an all-nighter? Here are five after-hours... Read more »
Bowl game ends in disappointment
Wayne Neal
November 22, 2011
Corsairs’ loss to East L.A. ends in a brawl The East Los Angeles Huskies prevailed 42-28 at Saturday’s American Championship Bowl game at Santa Monica College. The defeat was further soured by a post-game fight that led the police to escort both teams to their locker rooms. As both teams came over... Read more »
Athlete Spotlight–Lee Lark
Morgan Doyle
November 22, 2011
YEAR: Sophomore SPORT: Basketball POSITION: Point Guard HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, Calif. MAJOR: Kinesiology GREATEST SPORTS MEMORY: “When I was ten years old, I hit a buzzer-beater to win our team’s championship game. It was such a good feeling and a great moment.” WHO INFLUENCES YOU? “My dad definitely... Read more »
Global Citizenship Festival highlights International Education Week
Samanta Kubon
November 17, 2011
With over 3000 international students, studying at Santa Monica College, classes buzz with thick accents and different languages. With its 11th annual International Education Week, SMC is celebrating its diversity with events, such as foreign movie screenings, music, dance and food from all around the... Read more »
