Prop. 30 meets opposition
The calls to vote for the November ballot initiative Proposition 30 are everywhere. Advertisements in support are playing on TV, and the cries to “save education” can be heard at voter rallies across California. The effort to urge voters to vote for Prop. 30 is at Santa Monica College too, with... Read more »
AS vacancies filled; sights set on Prop. 30
William Duggan, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Directors of the Associated Students voted Monday to fill three vacancies on the board, which have come amid efforts to register potential new voters and promote awareness of the November elections. Vacancies of the three board seats— AS secretary, director of activities, and director of sustainability—have... Read more »
Prop. 37 would require GMO labeling, issues remain
Rachel Spurr
October 10, 2012
If the GMO labeling initiative Prop 37 passes in the November election, California would be the first state in the nation to require labeling on genetically engineered crops or processed foods. According to the official voter information guide for California’s general election, supporters of the proposition... Read more »
Be heard and vote!
Tina Eady, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012
The Santa Monica College Associated Students launched a voter registration rally to get students to vote in this upcoming, crucial November election. The first 100 students who registered to vote got free pizza. Now that’s the way to get students to take interest in voting; give them free pizza. Riling... Read more »
Student groups rally potential voters
Allie Silvas, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012
The campus of Santa Monica College was buzzing yesterday with talk of the November elections as students, volunteers, and administrators participated in National Voter Registration Day. Much of the focus was centered on Proposition 30, a state ballot initiative that will raise taxes to pay for schools.... Read more »
Letter from the editor: The Young Voter
“Does my vote count?” or “Why should I vote, when it doesn’t really matter?” or “I would love to, but I’m Swedish.” If you were to take a stack of voter registration papers through Santa Monica College’s campus, and ask people whether they’re registered to vote or not, you’ll... Read more »
AS, VP Debate Financial Solutions
Molly Philbin & William Duggan, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
Executive vice president of Santa Monica College Randal Lawson appeared before leaders of the Associated Students Monday to discuss possible solutions to the budget crisis and the elimination of winter session. Lawson said that the administration understands and sympathizes with students whose... Read more »
Winter session is out of session
Muna Cosic, Opinion Editor
September 12, 2012
Budget cuts, fee increases, course reductions and so many other unjustified rulings have been declared in the past few years, slapping community college students across the face while laughing at our miseries and struggles. Now, get ready for another hard slap and say goodbye to winter sessions at Santa... Read more »
Say yes on Prop 30: Vote for Prop 30 or face the consequences of a $6 billion state budget cut
William Duggan, Staff Writer
September 12, 2012
Election season is in full swing and while much of the focus is centered on the presidential race, Californians face an issue on the November ballot that could have a direct impact on every resident in the state, whether positive or negative, because of the possibility of an increased state sales and... Read more »
A.S. election results announced
Johnathan Bue, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2011
After a two-week delay, a new Associated Students board, headed by President-elect Harrison Wills, was selected after a special meeting was conducted by an Election Committee this past Friday to resolve whether certain candidates had violated the election code in their bid for a seat on the board. Although... Read more »
