Plastic Bag Ban 2.0
California lawmakers may finally ban plastic grocery bags in the new year.
Coloring a Rose Float
Despite the heavy rain, four days before the 2026 New Year, a group of mostly volunteers gathered for an evening shift in a warehouse in Irwindale, Calif., to take part in the beloved annual tradition of decorating Rose Parade floats.
Where are we 10 months after the Palisades Fire?
Residents of Pacific Palisades are rebuilding among hard choices, difficult recovery tasks and uncertain changes ahead.
Veterans Day: A Commitment
Celebrating the 107th Veterans Day, Santa Monica College’s Veterans Success Center hosted a ceremony on the main campus to honor veterans, their families, and America’s proud military history.
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.
How safe are we on college campuses
This story explores if students feel safe enough attending campus in person in the midst of gun violence on campuses across America.
Volver a tus brazos otra vez
Headline translation “To return to your arms again” Families reunited with the support of Raices del Sur, an organization dedicated to bringing together relatives from Mexico to visit their loved ones in the United States (U.S.).
The Great Shakeout Drill: “I think we would all die”
California’s annual Great Shakeout Drill draws a mixed response from SMC students
No handshakes, no mercy, Corsairs dominate at homecoming
The Corsair football team tames the Brahmas of Pierce College in a blowout.
SMC’s Glass Pumpkins Return for Fall
Annual SMC Glass Pumpkin Sale draws locals at the farmers’ market
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.
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.
The End Game: SMC Chess Club hosts their final tournament of the semester.
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Chess Club hosted their last chess tournament of the school year with Navarro emerging as the winner in the Armageddon tie-breaker.
2024-25 AS spending: Shortfalls, major proposals and prior year comparisons
An overview of the Associated Students expenditures from this year.
"Far From Home, Close to Stress"
There is a need for more inclusive support networks and institutional understanding among international students.
‘I know these people’: A combat veteran’s new mission
A combat veteran uses his GI Bill to start a Black Panther Party-inspired mutual aid organization.