Santa Monica College’s new A.S. President, Ailsa Ortiz, shares how her past has shaped who she is today and her need to fight for change. 

Social media used to be social. Now, it’s just media.

Students connected with award-winning journalist Soudi Jiménez’s conversation on cultural resilience and representation in L.A.’s Latin American communities.

Firefighters, city personnel, and community members gathered outside the city’s fire stations to honor the victims of 9/11.

 Two days after a gunman shot through the window of a Waymo and injured two children, Santa Monica police happened to come across the suspect while on patrol downtown. He shot a police officer and was found and apprehended three hours later.

Santa Monica College (SMC) students display their artwork at the Art Complex.

The Institute for Public Strategies holds a guided discussion and screens ABC7’s documentary Injecting Hope to explore the benefits of safe injection facilities.

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

Students gathered in the Student Equity Center to share their experiences with the criminal justice system while creating art

Bernie Sanders’ rounds of cross-country, no-cost speaking engagements have produced crowds more populous than the Vermont senator saw in both his bids for President; here, an up-close view on what he had to say in LA, at his largest event yet.

Students from six different Santa Monica College clubs collaborated to help raise money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, organized by the Associated Students.

Exploring the special customs in fasting, prayers and observances during the holy month between the Sunni and Shia Ramadan practices.

Associated Students present Club Awareness at SMC Quad.

Students observing Ramadan at Santa Monica College balance school life and their religious obligations.

The Adelante Club held an Anti-ICE Solidarity March attracting students, staff and counter-protesters.

The Adelante Club hosted its first meet-and-greet of spring 2025, offering a space for new and returning students to connect and meet board members.

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

Inside the 40th anniversary of the Los Angeles Marathon as runners from around the world are brought together through sportsmanship.

Protesters rally at Santa Monica City Hall to demand efficiency and transparency in the clean up process in the wake of the Palisades fire.

On March 1, 2025, IHOP hosted a 20th anniversary celebration of National Pancake Day at the Santa Monica Pier, where thousands of pancake fans enjoyed free short stacks of Buttermilk Pancakes.