Increased police brutality on non-violent protesters, Gandhi would not approve
Christina Sziatinszky
December 6, 2011
Peaceful protest, is an American citizen’s right by law, but in the chaos brewing from the many Occupy protests, it seems as though the police may have forgotten that. It also appears they only know how to respond with brutal force, like using pepper spray, mace, tear gas, rubber bullets and other... 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 »
Why you definitely want to be in the college football business
Sam Ribakoff
November 15, 2011
On Nov. 9, a group of students at U.C. Berkeley decided to set up tents on campus to support of the international Occupy movement and to demand their own economic justice. At the end of the night, 39 students and one professor were arrested for unlawful congregation on school grounds. A video of U.C.... Read more »
SMC students struggle with basic skills courses
Zoie Matthew and Michael Yanow
November 15, 2011
The recently released draft of Santa Monica College’s 2011 Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Data report, reveals that many SMC students are still struggling to complete basic skills classes necessary for transfer to a four-year institution. The percentage of students receiving a grade of ‘C’ or... Read more »
Santa Monica parking meters will be upgraded
Maria Dimera
November 4, 2011
Fall 2010 was Anisa Tym’s first semester at Santa Monica College and, as most students know, it is important to come to school at least an hour in advance to avoid traffic jams and find parking. Tym did not believe that finding parking on Pearl Street would be much of a hassle, and her first day proved... Read more »
SMC Broadcasting Dept. upgrades “Lights, camera, action!”
Mel Rudkiewicz
November 2, 2011
Recent upgrades to the Santa Monica College’s Broadcasting department facilities allow students to learn like they already got the job. Over the past 18 months Frank Dawson, chair of Santa Monica College’s Broadcasting department and adjunct instructor Brad Lemonds, researched what equipment... Read more »
New report says California #1 in community college spending
Christina Sziatinszky
November 1, 2011
A new report by the American Institute for Research, titled “The Hidden Costs of Community Colleges,” found that California is ranked number one in statewide cost of attrition based on first-year drop-out rates. The report concludes that over five years, the U.S. spent an estimated $4 billion in... Read more »
SMC branding project brings unprecedented recognition
Eva Boguslawski
November 1, 2011
Updates to the new Santa Monica College branding project were presented at the Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 4, 2011, with co-founder Noreen Morioka of design firm Adams Morioka discussing recent developments for the $110 million project, which will create a distinct new style to represent SMC. Containing... Read more »
Huff and Puff kicks off spirit week
Jonathan Ghattas & William Courtney
November 1, 2011
This year’s Homecoming spirit week kicked off with the second-annual Huff and Puff football game last Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game, which pitted faculty and staff against students, took place on the lawn of the main campus quad. While students and staff alike watched from the sideline, Department Chair... Read more »
Bringing SMC study abroad program back on board
Luana Kasahara
October 14, 2011
Studying abroad can be a mixed experience for students who desire cultural adventures while working towards their education and nowadays most students cannot afford to take advantage of these benefits. The insufferable economy not only affects the Santa Monica College study abroad programs, but also... Read more »
