‘My House Burned Down’: capturing an artists experience with disaster
After losing their home in the Eaton fire, artist Camilla Taylor curated an exhibition made up of just artists whose houses have burned down. “My House Burned Down”, located at Track 16 in Downtown LA, hosts 8 different artists, 4 who lost their home in the recent LA fires and 4 who have lost their home from fires in the past. Taylor explores themes of loss, destruction and grief, as well as what happens when you have nothing left.
Rhythms of the Core: Salsa Class Brings Dance and Community Together
Dance instructors Laura Canellias and Bernard Ceballos guide students through the fundamentals of salsa in a spirited co-taught course.
‘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.
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.
Rehearsals are the heartbeat of the show
A look behind the curtain of Synapse, a contemporary dance performance
More than music: Inside SMC's Mariachi Ensemble
Students of all skill levels celebrate tradition and build community one note at a time, led by a passionate instructor.
Celebrate Earth Week with a gently used new outfit!
Santa Monica College’s Associate Students, Sustainability Center and Thrifted Treasures club hosted a clothing swap on Wednesday, April 23, as part of SMC’s Earth Week activities.
Celebrating trailblazers: League of Women Voters honors Yellow Rose awardees
Santa Monica College’s Shari Davis, amongst others, was awarded with a Yellow Rose for her diligent efforts in The League of Women’s Voters at the Women Who Shape Santa Monica ceremony.
Strong preseason start for the Corsairs
The Corsairs defeated Las Estrellas Football Club in a comfortable 2-0 win to open their preseason campaign.
The SMC Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert
SMC’s Symphony Orchestra and the SMC Theatre department collaborated to bring the “Carnival of the Animals” to life at BroadStage.
GREASE: what to expect of the dive deep down into the 50s
Cast members from “Grease” share their inspiring journeys with their roles and their uplifting experiences with Dr. Harrop, the director.
RUBBERBAND Dance Workshop: Expression through movement
The SMC dance department partnered with BroadStage, offering a three-day residency to RUBBERBAND.
A day of milestones: Celebrating the 40th L.A. Marathon
Inside the 40th anniversary of the Los Angeles Marathon as runners from around the world are brought together through sportsmanship.
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.
A Santa Monica College student in action
Santa Monica College student Justin Michael Ellis-Brooks hosted a community aid event on March 8, where food, hygiene kits and resources were dispersed to the MacArthur Park community.
Struggling Early in the Season
The Corsairs failed to defeat the Monarchs at home as they lost their fourth consecutive game of the season.
Diversity of Glass Art Celebrated in “Still Blowin’” Exhibition
42 years and going strong, the Barret Art Gallery showcased SMCs talented glass-blowing artists
Bringing out the Brooms
The Corsairs push through the end of conference play as they sweep the Bakersfield College Renegades and the Antelope Valley Marauders.
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.