The Pandemic's Local & Statewide Impact
Throughout 2020, significant trends appeared at both the city and state levels regarding the timelines of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and virus-related deaths.
The Left Eats Its Own
Watching the Masters Tournament this past weekend, I was reminded of a phrase coined by sportscaster Jim Nantz about the yearly event: “A tradition unlike any other.” What immediately came to mind wasn’t the Super Bowl of golf, but instead the long and storied tradition of the political left eating their own
Having COVID-19 During the Election
The weekend before the election my physical health began to improve, and my mental health started to tank. Through Election Day my anxiety shot through the roof. Existential dread found its way in, stress manifested, and I was overwhelmed with an array of other unrecognizable emotions.
Letter to the Editor: A Look Back at the Corsair
The Corsair’s Multimedia Editor, Conner Savage, pens a farewell letter to the newspaper.
Students March for in Support of DACA
Starting from Los Angeles Metro Gold Line Station in Little Tokyo, hundreds of students from many high schools gather in support of the Daca Rally in downtown Los Angeles.
The Limbo Between Life and Death
Let me start this by saying I hope this article will show some of you reading this that you are not alone.
I have, at a handful of points in my life, battled suicidal thoughts. In fact, I have almost committed suicide. It has been quite a while since I have had any of those thoughts, but having them in the first place is still something I don’t like to admit, even to myself. There are three times that I can vividly recall almost committing suicide and without going into detail, I can attribute my very rational fear of making that decision as the only reason I am here today. It truly is something else when you feel there is no hope, and as far as you can see there is no way out.
A Weekend of Devastation: The Saddleridge Wildfire in Photographs
Firefighters work tirelessly to extinguish fires of the Saddleridge Wildfire and LAFD and Riverside County Fire Dept. Gather to help the evacuees with food and water and other resources, on October 12, in Newhall, Calif.
Local Emmy Winner Liz Lachman Brings Award-Winning Movie To Home Town Theater
Much like a child shares characteristics with their mother, Liz Lachman’s films always include resemblances of herself and her life experiences. Her current newborn short film, Pin-Up, starring Angela Sarafyan & Christina Chang, acts as a window into the director’s personal trials and tribulations over the course of her life.
The Air we Breathe
Los Angeles is the number one city polluted by ozone, according to the American Lung Association’s 2019 census which gave the city an F rating. NASA defines Ozone as a naturally occuring gas that forms in the upper part of the atmosphere, formed when oxygen atoms (O2) are split by sunlight and then combined into O3.
ICC-hosted Debate Raises Political Passions in Students
The blue walls of the spacious Cayton Center housed more people than usual. The often present crowds of cliques, divided into tables were now a minority. Instead, a group of students sat stone-faced before two podiums, their eyes glued to the two speakers debating the issue of women’s rights.
The Recent College Admissions Scandal Begs for a Change in the Overall Admissions Process
On Tuesday, March 12th, news broke of the discovery of an underground college admissions service run by William “Rick” Singer, who charged wealthy families hefty amounts of cash (from $200,000 to $6.5 million on a case-by-case basis, according to the Los Angeles Times) for his services in getting their children into elite universities. More than 50 people were implicated.
2019 Associated Student Election Results
Associate Dean of Student Life, Dr. Nancy Grass, announced the winners of the election on March 29 during an election committee meeting at the Cayton Center conference room. According to Dr. Grass, there was a higher-than-average student turnout of 2,379 votes. Here are the results:
SMC’s Interfaith Vigil For New Zealand Calls Its Efforts In Condemning Hate Into Question
A large poster filled with messages from corner to corner was on the window behind Santa Monica College’s (SMC) bookstore. There were sentiments written in both English and Arabic, united in purpose — to stand against hate. Before the image was a flower-adorned podium, and a silent, diverse crowd, with some dressed in Jewish Kippahs on their heads and others wrapped in Keffiyeh scarves.