Associated Students Board Passed Funding for SMC Clubs and SMC Foundation’s “Giving Thanks” Event
Associated Students Board passed a $50,000 funding proposal for SMC’s Giving Thanks(giving) Event, taking into consideration the impact of the federal SNAP program disruption.
Proposition 50 Ballot Block Party
SMC held a Ballot Block Party event on Oct. 28 to spread awareness of the election as well as register voters. Students and staff could vote on site, as well as learn more about this years election.
Hellbomb was a riot!
Police ended a skating event with kinetic projectiles after people threw glass bottles at them.
Government shutdown affects millions on CalFresh and CalWORKS
If the government doesn’t reopen by Oct. 23, millions of Californians could receive their social benefits late.
‘No Kings’ Day ends in police violence — AGAIN
The Los Angeles Police Department violated a preliminary injunction, hit a protester with a car and trampled protesters with horses after a “No Kings” protest.
The Great Shakeout Drill: “I think we would all die”
California’s annual Great Shakeout Drill draws a mixed response from SMC students
Authorities put the boot down on sneakerheads
Police recovered $500,000 in stolen goods from the popular LA shoe store Coolkicks.
Fall 2025 Job Fair Brings Career Opportunities Directly to SMC Students
From social work to TV entertainment, SMC’s Job and Internship Fair offered students career opportunities across many different industries.
Application for Citizens Bond Oversight Student Representative Close Thursday.
Unexpected vacancy leaves position open on Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Applications close Thursday.
Proposal: $250,000 for Jeffery, budget cuts for SMC
The upcoming Board of Trustees meeting consent agenda contains an amendment that would provide President Dr. Kathryn Jeffrey with post-retirement income.
Political activist to political refugee: remembering Black liberator, Assata Shakur
Assata Shakur, a former Black Panther and the first woman ever added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list, died Thursday, Sept. 26, in Havana at the age of 78.
Facing down grief: losing the campus’ heartbeat
SMC unveils a memorial rock dedicated to Felicia Hudson, days before the anniversary of her on-campus murder.
Coastal Cleanup day calls for a cleaner future
Volunteers cleared trash off Santa Monica Beach at the annual International Coastal Cleanup day
Santa Monica College announces Fall 2025 Job & Internship Fair
Santa Monica College students have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies actively seeking new hires on Oct. 2.
Kimmel Chaos
After a weekend of protest and praise, ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel after indefinitely suspending him for his comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Mourners held Charlie Kirk vigils throughout Southern California
People held numerous vigils for Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination to honor his legacy and societal impact.
Santa Monica Fire Department holds annual 9/11 memorial ceremony
Firefighters, city personnel, and community members gathered outside the city’s fire stations to honor the victims of 9/11.
BB gun sparks panic near Santa Monica College
The Santa Monica Police Department responded to a call about a man possibly armed with a gun on the I-10 Freeway.