Jared Blair 9/4/25 Jared Blair 9/4/25

President and Superintendent Kathryn E. Jeffery Ph.D. announces her intention to retire

After leading Santa Monica College for 9 years Kathryn E. Jeffery Ph. D says she plans to retire.

Jared Blair 7/29/25 Jared Blair 7/29/25

Tsunami advisory issued for California coastline

The west coast of North America has been issued a tsunami advisory, following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake that happened off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

Jared Blair and Timothy Morse 6/9/25 Jared Blair and Timothy Morse 6/9/25

The SMC community speaks about their thoughts on the recent deportation of student Tony Lopez by ICE

On May 5, U.S. ICE detained SMC student Tony Lopez who was then deported to Mexico. Corsair reporter Jared Blair talked with students to get their reaction and incoming AS president Ailsa Ortiz shared what resources are available to all students.

Jared Blair 4/30/25 Jared Blair 4/30/25

Mary Bauer: A calling to heal and protect

As a survivor and advocate, Mary Bauer has made it her legacy to pass on her wisdom to new generations by sharing her story.

Jared Blair, Jacque Martin, Kyla Downey, & Andre’a Brown 3/30/25 Jared Blair, Jacque Martin, Kyla Downey, & Andre’a Brown 3/30/25

SMC clubs rally for new members at Club Awareness

Associated Students present Club Awareness at SMC Quad.

Jared Blair 3/18/25 Jared Blair 3/18/25

Santa Monica College warned by Office for Civil Rights over antisemitism claims

Santa Monica College was included in a list of 60 colleges and universities warned to uphold Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Jared Blair 3/15/25 Jared Blair 3/15/25

SoCal Museums presents “Free-for-All” day

The annual SoCal Museums “Free-for-All” day aims to make art and history accessible to all.