David Duncan, 2024-25 Associated Students president, presented a model for Health and Wellness vending machines for students to the Board of Directors on May 19. The vending machines will include products ranging from pain relievers to Plan B and pregnancy tests. The Board approved unanimously, but the proposal is pending legal review from the SMC administration.

Since Friday, steadfast protests in L.A. county countering ICE raids have expanded and intensified, leading to tensions between police and demonstrators. Trump summoning 2,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to protect government personnel is estimated to cost $134 million. As finals season starts, SMC is urging faculty to be flexible with students affected by the “unprecedented events” going on in the city.

On May 5, U.S. ICE detained SMC student Tony Lopez who was then deported to Mexico. Corsair reporter Jared Blair talked with students to get their reaction and incoming AS president Ailsa Ortiz shared what resources are available to all students.

Following a series of immigration enforcement actions in L.A. on Friday, activist groups threw an impromptu rally at the Federal Building. Protesters threw rocks and bottles, and shot some fireworks, while DHS officers fired tear gas and pepper balls. Los Angeles police enforced a dispersal order with rubber bullets.

Amidst the Trump administration's new policies on immigration, the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica College find ways to respond.

An overview of the Associated Students expenditures from this year.

On May 27, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a provisional pause on interviews at U.S. embassies and consular sections across the world for prospective international students seeking student visas. In the interim, according to leaked documents, the department is considering an official social media screening policy for visa holders.

A combat veteran uses his GI Bill to start a Black Panther Party-inspired mutual aid organization.

A student-organized community event ends with a man needing Narcan.

 The Santa Monica Police Department is expecting a hefty budget increase. In the 2025-26 fiscal year, they are planning to operate with $132,509,870 for salaries, wages and supplies.

In an effort to catch “video game-styled” drivers, the California Highway Patrol is deploying 100 solid-colored Dodge Durangos throughout the state by June. But, some argue, California’s Code of Regulations prohibits the traffic department from operating all-black vehicles.

The Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute held a town hall meeting on May 15 to try and answer a question: will America’s judiciary uphold the Constitution?

Santa Monica College (SMC) architecture students win big at Design Village 2025, showcasing creativity, teamwork and hands-on construction excellence.

Tony Lopez was two classes away from completing his associates in nursing when he was apprehended and detained by ICE on his way to school. He was subsequently deported to Mexico.

Following a Special Election to fill vacant seats, the 2025-26 Board of Directors is finally fully occupied. No Campaign Violations were reported in this election cycle, but some warnings were issued.

Palestinian Youth Movement declares a Global Day of Action for Gaza protest on April 25, which three countries and 10 cities participated in.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 holds a 48-hour Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike over 44 alleged labor law violations.

 A raucous Town Hall by Rep. Brad Sherman sparked lively argument and debate, particularly on transgender rights, pro-Palestine efforts and anti-Trump combat.

Santa Monica College (SMC) has started construction on gender-neutral restrooms, to be completed in 2026.

An introduction to the candidates of the Special Elections taking place to fill vacancies within the Associated Students Board of Directors.