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.

Jihu Kang, an international art student, lost everything in the Palisades Fire. The college community is her strongest stalwart for rebuilding, filling in where the administration faltered.

There was no shortage of scuffling at the conservative #WalkAway march and rally in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The march’s founder was one of 1,500 recently pardoned by Trump for storming the Capitol.

As many parts of the Santa Monica College (SMC) community have been affected by the Palisades fire, SMC Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Dr. Sion Roy opens up about his experience.

The Bodega, a free food pantry at Santa Monica College, relies on food rescuers and volunteers like Pasquale Galante, a 78 year old SMC Student. Spending his time rescuing uneaten food from local restaurants, he works on fighting food waste and insecurity.

Santa Monica College police is searching for the suspect of an on-campus sexual battery incident on April 30.