“From ash: The Santa Monica Mountains Recovery”
Amidst closures and charred hillsides, a quiet recovery continues as the Santa Monica Mountains heal from the Palisades wildfire devastation.
Sip, speak, and connect: Japanese Conversation Café comes back to SMC
Students and community members gather for a morning of language, culture, and connection over tea.
How accurate are online professor ratings?
There are major differences in online student ratings for Rate My Professors, but SMC pass rates remain the same across different subjects.
Student Equity Center hosts second annual Lavender Graduation.
Second annual Lavender graduation honors LGBTQIA+ students graduating this spring.
Injecting Hope: Harm Reduction Alternatives to the War on Drugs
The Institute for Public Strategies holds a guided discussion and screens ABC7’s documentary Injecting Hope to explore the benefits of safe injection facilities.
Unleash Creativity and Control with Paint
Students unleashed their creativity and control over paint pouring at an art workshop hosted by the Foster Youth Service Support Programs at Santa Monica College.
Creativity takes center stage at 2025 L.A. County Fair
From racing pigs to exotic fruits to blacksmithing demos, the Los Angeles County Fair is bursting with imagination this year under its “Art Unleashed” theme.
The key to keeping Monarch Butterflies alive: The native milkweed plant
Teague Weybright, Santa Monica Community Garden Program Coordinator comes to SMC, sharing his knowledge of Monarch butterflies and the native milkweed plant that keeps them alive and thriving.
Holocaust history honored at Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Holocaust Musuem Los Angeles recognized Holocaust survivors and remembered those who lost their lives in the genocide at its annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration.
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.
BLOOMING WITH SECOND CHANCES
Students gathered in the Student Equity Center to share their experiences with the criminal justice system while creating art
Write with Yosimar Reyes: A Look into One’s Personal History
Writer Yosimar Reyes hosted a creative writing workshop at the Student Equity Center on April 3, with students taking time to write down a critical moment of their lives.
It’s gonna take a paradigm shift: A lesson from California Sky Watcher
William Selby, a retired Santa Monica College geography professor, urges a shift in public values to tackle climate change and reconnect with nature.
Blooming season in SoCal
Southern California’s annual super bloom offers visitors a colorful escape from the busy city life.
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.
A Morning of Cars, Donut, and Coffee
Donuts, cars, and coffee on a Sunday morning. What's better than this? A look inside the second annual Donut Media Cruise-In event that was held at the Petersen Automotive Museum. An event where you can show off and admire all types of car builds.
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.
Club Grow’s new season of growth
Club Grow is bringing back its community with passion under new leadership.
HERitage Market supports women-led companies for Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month, a lively event dedicated to women entrepreneurs provided women-led companies with a platform to showcase their wares, ranging from health products and cuisine to fashion and art. The fair, held in Santa Monica, promoted community engagement, economic empowerment, and recognition of women's contributions to business and culture.
SMC’s first annual Gaypril Pride Month celebration
SMC’s Pride Center kicks off their pride month celebration “Gaypril” for Spring 2025.