Dreams Come True at Sharks’ Valley
Students from the SMC Business Club gathered to pitch their startup ideas to potential investors.
Free non-credit ESL courses offered at SMC
SMC is offering a free noncredit English as a second language course during summer 2026 for day laborers.
Remembering Capt. Jere Lee Romano
After 30 years with the SMCPD, Capt. Jere Lee Romano leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to students and veterans.
Does SMC’s Center for Media and Design Campus Need a Cafeteria?
A close look at the Center for Media and Design’s current dining options and whether they are a good substitute for a cafeteria on campus.
Music to feel, touch and laugh with
The Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra presented its Spring Children’s Concert, a family-friendly, interdisciplinary show on Sunday, April 26, at BroadStage at the SMC Performing Arts Center.
Layoff of respected student support leader sparks concern
Associate dean Wendi DeMorst, who manages tutoring and supplemental instruction programs, is among a handful of administrators cut as the college addresses a $17.4 million deficit.
SMC Board of Trustees in strife over budgetary action plan
SMC Board of Trustees strike two cost-reduction measures from agenda amid public calls for transparency.
Santa Monica’s Multi-Generational ‘No Kings’ Protest
Thousands of protesters ranging from 99 to 2 years old, gathered for a “No Kings” protest at Palisades Park in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica College Designated a Black-Serving Institution
SMC, alongside 31 other higher learning institutions, received a Black-Serving Institution designation from California’s Governing Board for Black-Serving Institutions.
SMC Women’s Tennis concedes to College of the Canyons at home.
Santa Monica College Women’s Tennis team took on College of the Canyons at Ocean View Park in Santa Monica on Tuesday, March 17.
‘My Father’s Shadow’ Introduces Us To The People of Our Dreams
Akinola Davies Jr.’s semi-autobiographical directorial debut, “My Father’s Shadow,” is a psychopomp. We are guided through an era of turmoil and radical change into the daunting uncertainty of its smoking aftermath.
Corsairs Bombard the Beach
SMC Corsairs win their doubleheader against the Bakersfield College Renegades and Glendale City College Lady Vaqueros
A.S. announces free flower market for Women’s History Month
Santa Monica College students will be able to build free bouquets and enjoy French macarons at a flower market hosted by the Associated Students on Thursday, March 19.
SMC faculty walk out on college president
SMC’s faculty sent a silent message to President and Superintendent Kathryn Jeffery by walking out on her speech during Departmental Flex Day.
Corsairs say ‘Bye Bye Bye’ to the Long Beach, Vikings
Long Beach City College Vikings’ men’s volleyball team pushed the Corsairs into a five- set game on Wednesday, ending with the Corsairs saying “bye-bye” after their fourth conference win.
Bob Reynolds takes Performing Arts Center Stage
Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Bob Reynolds made a notable performance with his quartet at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center on March 6.
A Pleading Petition to End Unruly Petitioners on Campus
While the presence of petitioners promotes civic participation, students shouldn’t have to feel solicited while walking on campus.
Frieze Art Fair at Santa Monica
Many international artists and galleries came together at the Santa Monica Airport on Feb. 26 for Frieze Los Angeles, a three-day art fair.
SMC drops Northern region opener to Santa Barbara.
First north region volleyball conference game of the season for Santa Monica College, and Los Vaqueros took the lead on game one. (3-1)
SMC equity efforts undercut by English tutor layoffs
SMC to layoff four English instructional tutors, despite not being able to close equity gaps amongst students.