Opinion Clyde Bates Jr. Opinion Clyde Bates Jr.

We Need to Celebrate Veterans Day Every Day

We need to celebrate Veterans Day, not only on one day, but every day. I’m writing this paper because a survey came out that says 22 veterans commit suicide every day. I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and on Aug. 4, 2019 I had surgery on my knee. On Aug. 26, the first day of school, all hell broke loose.

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Sports Cristian Vasquez Sports Cristian Vasquez

Coach Tim Pierce Sends Six Soccer Athletes to the Next Level

The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs Men’s Soccer team has a total of six athletes signing with four-year schools. In a span of three months, head coach Tim Pierce has announced six of his players, including captains Narcisco Cervantes and Cesar Oliva, have officially signed with universities.

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News Nicole Haun News Nicole Haun

SMC Holds Free Speech Event

A large painted sign hung in front of the library, the words, “First Amendment Month” written in imperfect calligraphy. This May is Santa Monica College’s (SMC) second annual First Amendment Month. SMC held a First Amendment Teach-In on Thursday to raise awareness of the amendment's implications.

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Opinion Clyde Bates Jr. Opinion Clyde Bates Jr.

You’re Not as Dumb as a Rock

You may be wondering what I mean when I say dumb as a rock. There is a lot of shame around learning disabilities. People might be ashamed that they have a learning disability. Like me. I have a learning disability. I didn’t think that I would be able to make it in college, and now I am preparing to transfer to a four year university.

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Sports Chelsea Healy Sports Chelsea Healy

Cross Country Athlete Becomes Successful a Long Ways From Home

From the icy, cold climate of Montana to the warm, sunny beaches of Southern California, Leonard Mccomas became a highlight on Santa Monica College's (SMC) Cross Country team. Mccomas won the Western State Conference Runner of the Year, an award given after the state meet where coaches of the Western State Conference choose a winner.

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Sports Cristian Vasquez Sports Cristian Vasquez

Corsairs' Tennis Win Drought Continues

The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs’ tennis team continues to struggle for a victory. The Lady Corsairs faced the Antelope Valley College Marauders at Ocean View Park on March 5. This match had originally been scheduled for February 5, but was postponed due to weather conditions.

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Culture Ana Duraes Peixoto Culture Ana Duraes Peixoto

Phat Girlz!: A Letter to Women Struggling with Their Body Image

Award-winning filmmaker Nnegest Likke, pronounced Nagace-Lee-Kay, brought her film “Phat Girlz” for a screening at the SMC Theatre Arts Complex. The 2006 production focused on Jazmine Biltmore, a plump African-American woman struggling to find her confidence in a society that glorifies skinny bodies.

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