Who speaks for SMC students?

Peter S. Cheng, Staff Writer
May 16, 2012

Here at Santa Monica College, the Associated Students act as our official student government, but lately the loudest voice on campus has been the Student Organizing Committee, an independent group of student activists. The pepper spraying of protesters at the April 4th Board of Trustees meeting made... Read more »

Future of Contract Ed Uncertain

Andy Riesmeyer
April 19, 2012

Though two weeks have passed since students protesting the “Advance Your Dreams” program were pepper-sprayed by police at a Santa Monica College Board of Trustees meeting, tensions remain high on all sides of the issue. The Board of Trustees said that adding 50 self-funded classes at $180 per credit... Read more »

Attacks against A.S. president leadership raise tension at Monday A.S. board meeting

Fatou Samb, News Editor
April 19, 2012

The Associated Students public board meeting turned hostile on Monday when President of Alpha Gamma Sigma honor society, Ernie Sevilla Jr., confronted A.S. President Harrison Wills on his alleged fiery political rhetoric, which Sevilla said contributed to the April 3 pepper-spraying incident. “Will... Read more »