The life of Zora Neale Hurston
Movie documentary "Jump at the Sun" brought people in from the rain and gave a taste of Afro-American Zora Neale Hurston's work through history.
New online orientation video seeks to further engage students
Santa Monica College revamps its online orientation video.
Trustees discuss alumni association
SMC Trustees discuss the creation of an SMC Alumni Association.
SMC Cafeteria gets a much needed revamp
This summer the SMC cafeteria is receiving a complete renovation and will receive new flooring, furniture, and a paint job. The new café will have a "warmer more coffee house feel" to it and be ready just in time for fall semester.
Campus clubs choose not to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
For many students, the Cinco de Mayo holiday represents a celebration of Latin American heritage, but according to the Association of Latin American Students, it only represents America's exploitation of Hispanic culture as a marketing strategy.
SMC Board of Trustees honored as "Eco Heroes"
The Santa Monica College Board of Trustees were honored with the "Eco Hero" award last Wednesday. The Center for Environmental and Urban Studies presented the members of the board with a plaque and planted a grove of trees in their honor.
Malibu Public Facilities Authority OK's Santa Monica College Satellite Campus in Malibu
Santa Monica College is possibly getting a new campus.
SMC celebrates Earth Week's 40th Anniversary
SMC celebrates Earth Day with a festival, complete with a treasure hunt, food, and free, reusable water canteens.
Black Students Conference conveys unity to SMC community
The Fifth Annual Black Students Conference brought students from schools across southern California together under SMC's roof to identify and discuss the issues black students face. The program focused on "building a community of unity," and played host to variety of educational speakers and workshops.
Fitness/dance building approved by Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved a $3.5 million contract for the building of a fitness/dance building.
Israeli Indepence Day celebration sparks discussion
SMC celebrates Israeli Independence Day. Several students from the Students for Social Justice club protested the celebration.
Rhoda Tuit Retires After 30 Years with SMC Music Department
Rhoda Tuit shares her knowledge in the field of music from being a student at Fullerton College to arriving at SMC in 1979. Talks of her memorable experiences and advice for music majors are her parting words to SMC.
Study Abroad Programs Expands its Boundaries
This year, SMC's study abroad program has trips to Latin America, Greece, and Italy. With an overwhelming popularity over these classes, the question between how much and meeting qualification is one of the most frequently asked queries.
SMC Celebrates World Water Day
Across the nation, communities celebrated World Water Day on Monday, and SMC was no exception.
SMC Hosts First-Ever Club Rush
Last Thursday, music saturated the air on campus as Santa Monica College hosted its first ever club rush.