Hammering away at construction
Despite a number of setbacks, the various construction projects at SMC either underway or in the pipe-line are slowly taking shape.
SMC professor Evan Somers passes on
Professor Evan Somers, teacher of screenwriting at SMC, passed away quietly in his sleep Oct. 11. His memorial will be held Saturday Oct. 30 at the AET campus from 12 to noon. All well wishers welcome.
Homecoming coming
Homecoming week is upon us and the festivities kicked off with an American Idol style sing-off to determine who will sing the National Anthem at the Homecoming game this Saturday.
Dancers find rhythm in unusual places
Heidi Duckler, site-specific dance expert, led SMC students into the quad for a hands-on approach.
Carrasco tells the other side in "The Other Conquest"
Film professor Salvador Carrasco talks about his movie, "The Other Conquest," and its cultural impact.
Environmental PSAs bring awareness to SMC
Last week, students of all ages and from around the community premiered their environmental PSAs on campus.
Decision delayed again over student organizing fee
Santa Monica College's Associated Students has delayed a decision for the second week running as to whether the $1.50 student organizing fee will be made a permanent fixture for SMC students.
Following up accreditation at SMC
Although Santa Monica College received accreditation during the summer, the accreditation board have insisted upon further follow ups before they are satisfied that the college meets all their requirements.
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.
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.
Trustees discuss alumni association
SMC Trustees discuss the creation of an SMC Alumni Association.
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 celebrates Earth Week's 40th Anniversary
SMC celebrates Earth Day with a festival, complete with a treasure hunt, food, and free, reusable water canteens.
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.