A.S. debates merits of costly weekend retreat
As the A.S. gets ready for the annual weekend retreat, some question the necessity of a $17,000 local trip during times of budget cuts.
Thou shalt not grind
After eight years of serving the Venice community's youth counter-culture the "Lincoln Ramp", a popular skate ramp located in the parking lot of Venice United Methodist Church, has been removed.
Revenue ideas turned down by President Tsang
The District Planning and Advisory Council's Budget Committee has been reeling from Dr. Tsang's recent decision to turn down all of their cost saving and revenue ideas.
Expo line meets halfway
The Expo Line, the light rail system planned to connect Los Angeles to Santa Monica, is nearing completion.
Malibu ridgeline goes to the Edge
"Edge," AKA David Evans of the band U2, recently went through with a large and controversial purchase of a spectacular ridge line in Malibu for the construction of five mansions.
SMC student hitches a freedom ride
Carla Orendorff, was selected to participate in PBS's American Experience interactive Student Freedom Ride.
Hamas and Fatah unite?
A unity deal between Fatah and Hamas derails the entire Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Corsair staff offers mea culpa
After a series of errors, The Corsair staff freely admits that there is much that needs improvement.
SMC brand gets a facelift
In an effort to get the Santa Monica College brand's best foot forward, President and Superintendent Chui L. Tsang has approved a contract with AdamsMorioka to increase the overall brand's value.
Driving towards an electric future
Paul Scott, longtime advocate and expert on electric vehicles, hosts a lecture at Santa Monica College about the benefits of electric vehicles.
Pulled fire alarm causes library evacuation
An intentionally pulled fire alarm at the main campus library caused the building to be evacuated.
Local companies offer student internships at SMC
Visiting companies came to Santa Monica College to offer student internships.
Security beefs up on Venice Beach
Within the past two weeks, there have been two stabbings, one of which proved eventually fatal at the Venice Beach Drum Circle, both believed to be with pocketknives.
Governor Brown's budget plan
Governor Jerry Brown asserts his strategy towards balancing the California budget deficit.
House of SMC professor burns down
The house of Dr. John Harwig, a chemistry professor at SMC, burned down during the recent spring break.
Osama bin Laden is killed in Pakistan
On Sunday, May 1, President Obama announced the unexpected death of Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden.
The last of the space shuttles
As NASA completes it's space shuttle program, Jim Mahon, caretaker of the John Drescher Planetarium, celebrates the vibrant history of America's beloved space exploration program.
A perverted celebration
America's reaction to Osama's death perhaps a little bit inappropriate.
SMC veterans seek help for PTSD
Santa Monica College's veteran students seek out counseling and help from an on campus counseling program aimed at addressing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Residents ask 'what's goin' on?' with California's budget
State Assemblywoman Julia Brownley along with Lenny Goldberg panel a forum reviewing the budget crisis in California.