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A security guard at CVS in Pasadena, Calif., surveys the parking lot on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. While many Americans have been laid off or furloughed due to the coronavirus, those that cannot self-isolate have been forced to adapt to the times. (Michael Goldsmith / The Corsair)

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Games That Will Have You Feeling Nostalgic | As college campuses across the country are sending students home for the remainder of the semester, many have found themselves with a bit more time on their hands than they had originally anticipated. While there are plenty of ways to stay productive - reading a book, organizing your room, going on a social distanced walk around the neighborhood - giving the brain a break has its benefits as well. More at the link in our bio. (Article & Illustration by @carolynburt/The Corsair)
PHOTO STORY | Signs of the Time | Student Juan Herrera noticed a number of marquees in the area had posted messages of hope, though the marquee at the Palace was still advertising a show that took place before the coronavirus shutdown. More at the link in our bio.
Coronavirus and the effects on climate change | In addition to a global recession, this period serves as a wake-up call for climate change. The demand of toilet paper being on the rise is furthering deforestation, and more people purchasing water bottles will lead to more plastic waste. These are both major factors when taking into consideration the health of the ecosystem. More at the link in our bio. (Article by Kodi Mabon & Illustration by Dana Binfet/The Corsair)
What Do We Do When Apocalypse Hits? | “I think we have to be painfully honest here tonight, that we’re about to enter into a new way of living here in Los Angeles for a period.” These words are from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s press conference on March 19 and it’s safe to say they were right on the money. For many, myself included, the rapid development of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, has turned everyday life on its head. I’ve spent more hours on my couch in the past week than I would like to admit and it’s getting harder every day to remember what real pants feel like. More at the link in our bio. (Article & Photo by Johan Rosdahl/The Corsair)
LA Mayor requires Face Masks for all Essential workers; Enables businesses to deny unprotected patrons | Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered most essential workers, patrons and guests to wear protective face coverings or masks in a press conference Tuesday afternoon. More at the link in our bio. (Article by Kiran Baez & Photo by Michael Goldsmith/The Corsair)
Stimulus Package Pay Day is Near, While Angelenos are Called to Wear Masks | The Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases of the world surpassed one million this week according to the Worldometer, while the U.S. remained in first place with a growing number of 300 thousand cases and more than nine thousand fatalities. More at the link in our bio. (Article by @chrissa_loukas | Photo by Michael Goldsmith/The Corsair). #santamonicacollege #smc #corsair #springsemester2020 #smccorsair #studentnewspaper
Should We Take Out the Take-Out? | The continuing progression of how the country is handling the COVID-19 pandemic has California currently in a “Stay at Home” order, along with at least 30 other states. People are not to leave their homes unless they are doing an “essential” activity. These essential activities include, but are not limited to, allowing people to go to the grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants (for pick-up only). More at the link in our bio. (Article by @parisiswise | Illustration by @danabinfet /The Corsair) #santamonicacollege #smc #corsair #springsemester2020 #smccorsair #studentnewspaper
Global Pandemic affecting International Students | As colleges across the country close their campus and switch to online format due to COVID-19, many students fear the unknown. International students face an even more unpredictable outlook as they grapple with the choice to stay in America or attempt to rush back home to familiar surroundings. More at the link in our bio. (Article by James Shippy & Karoline Berg | Photo by William Espinosa/The Corsair) #santamonicacollege #smc #corsair #springsemester2020 #smccorsair #studentnewspaper
Now Playing, On a TV Near You | What does twenty bucks buy in the COVID-19 economy? Well, it can buy 23.8 rolls of toilet paper. While it’s probably smart to stock up on those, another Andrew Jackson can be used to stream one of several major motion pictures - still in theaters - at home. More at the link in our bio. (Article by @alotlouder | Illustration by @carolynburt /The Corsair) #santamonicacollege #smc #corsair #springsemester2020 #smccorsair #studentnewspaper
TAKING BACK HIS SHOT: JA'SHAWN CHISEL | Ja'Shawn Chisel, 20, is a basketball player from Denver, Colorado currently playing for the Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs and stepping into his sophomore year. Chisel had a successful first season by being a key component on the team and he doesn't only plan to continue to grow and improve on the court, but off of the court as well. More at the link in our bio. (Article by @parisiswise | Photo by Michael Waas/The Corsair) #santamonicacollege #smc #corsair #springsemester2020 #smccorsair #studentnewspaper
Music Department Rocks Through SMC Campus Closure | The Music Department at Santa Monica College (SMC) is home to many aspiring musicians. The curriculum prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions, or to gain an Associate’s Degree in the Music Major. COVID-19 has altered this process, as it has sent everyone away from all SMC campuses. More at the link in our bio. (Article by @chrissa_loukas | Illustration by @carolynburt / The Corsair). #santamonicacollege #smc #corsair #springsemester2020 #smccorsair #studentnewspaper #musicdepartment #smcmusic #SMCAloneTogether
SMC Extends Withdrawal deadline; Transcript adjustments available for instructor-initiated drops | As of 5 p.m. on March 31, Santa Monica College (SMC) announced to its faculty via email that all instructor-initiated dropped courses taking place on or after March 4 through the “Guaranteed Withdrawal deadline” will be recoded, in which the W will be removed from transcripts. SMC will perform a “catch-up batch job” today, April 1, to take care of any outstanding W’s on student transcripts resulting from student or instructor-initiated drops, according to the announcement. More at the link in our bio. (Article by @oak1and | Photo by Marco Pallotti/The Corsair) #santamonicacollege #smc #corsair #springsemester2020 #smccorsair #studentnewspaper #smclibrary #library #SMCAloneTogether
 

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