New student visa interviews are temporarily paused, as State Department proposes social media screening system
On May 27, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a provisional pause on interviews at U.S. embassies and consular sections across the world for prospective international students seeking student visas. In the interim, according to leaked documents, the department is considering an official social media screening policy for visa holders.
Amadour: An interdisciplinary artist shaped by SMC and exploring queer identity through art
Amadour, a former Santa Monica College (SMC) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) alum shares their journey as a nonbinary, first-generation American artist.
Coachella 2025: What happened and what changed?
Experiences on Weekend One of Coachella, what changed and how to prepare for the festival.
SMC’s first annual Gaypril Pride Month celebration
SMC’s Pride Center kicks off their pride month celebration “Gaypril” for Spring 2025.
Ten F-1 visas of SMC students terminated this month; as of April 28, all are reinstated
Over 300 student visas have been revoked in the U.S. in recent weeks; according to ICE databases, the federal government terminated ten F-1 visas belonging to SMC students as of Thursday.
Machines are not Writers, NaNoWriMo.
AI does not have the power of a writer. NaNoWriMo is a U.S-based non-profit with an annual novel writing contest, AI usage now allowed.
RUBBERBAND Dance Workshop: Expression through movement
The SMC dance department partnered with BroadStage, offering a three-day residency to RUBBERBAND.
RUBBERBAND dance group takes dominance of BroadStage
RUBBERBAND dance group combines a fusion of hip-hop, ballet and contemporary dance, and performed at BroadStage on March 8 and 9.
Healing Through the Arts: BroadStage
The BroadStage will be presenting three concerts coming up on Jan 25, 26, and Feb 1. Throughout the first weeks of the new year, the city of Los Angeles has faced much destruction and loss. These concerts are offering a way for Angeleno’s to heal with music and art, entry starting at $0– pay with what you wish tickets.
One Year and Counting
A recap of memorials held on Oct. 7 in different areas of Los Angeles.
A look at the Music Department's Latest Performance
The SMC student musicians highlighted their various talents and expressed love for their labor.
Santa Monica College: Honoring All Who Served
Following the Veterans Day Ceremony on the main SMC Campus, which took place last Thursday.
The reality of transferring to a four-year university, and the culture shock along with it.
An article that goes over the struggles that come with transferring to a four-year university.
Is it Thursday yet? An inside look at Jenn Freeman’s latest dance performance
Beginning Oct. 3, Jenn Freeman’s latest dance performance that follows her autism diagnosis will be available to see at The Eli and Edy the Broad Stage.
A Behind the Scenes look at Angels in America
A behind-the-scenes dive into the production of “Angels in America,” the Santa Monica College theater department's latest play.
Uvi Poznansky at the Emeritus Gallery
Art showcased by the artist, author, and student Uvi Poznansky in the Emeritus Gallery.