The stigma associated with community college has led many people to disregard their scholarly priorities and pass through school as mindless bodies just waiting until "the real college experience" begins.

This past Tuesday the people of both New Jersey and Virginia spoke. The voters expressed their dissatisfaction with the direction the country is headed by voting for their own brand of "change"

The massive project intending to find a ancient particle has unlocked more rage from taxpayers than  secrets from our universe.

In today's environmentally-withering world the hybrid has quickly become the hip trademark of "living green", perhaps unjustifiably so.

Visiting an SMC counselor is like going on a blind date. You are both strangers that have little to no interest in each other but if matched correctly, very well could change your life forever.

The small courtroom was packed, a jury, the judge, lawyers and a gallery of people awaiting the commencement of the highly anticipated trial of Radovan Karadzic's. The one thing missing was Karadzic Himself.

If you have ever been on a lonely road trip across the country, you realize having someone to share the ride can benefit your wallet and your sanity.  Although hopping in a car with a complete stranger doesn't sound completely sane, there are some safe ways to avoid the sometimes axe slaughter ending.

President Obama ran for office on a campaign which included drastic change to enviromental law. However, it seems that lately he has been moving at a snails pace.

Halloween is no longer a holiday focused on ghouls and gore. Today's Halloween is centered on skin, and the younger crowd has certainly noticed.

The UN offered Iran a deal that shouldn't be turned down.

Not only was Rio picked as the venue of choice to host the 2016 Summer Olympic games, but also the U.S. was the first country booted out of the competition.  Why oh why did they forsake us so?

Ten weeks into the semester and there is no difference in our parking situation.  If you enter the lot between 7:40 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., you know you are going to have to wait before you find a spot. However, people still seem to complain about the tedious wait.

One of the major changes that occurred during the last political shift was the widespread growth and understanding of the American gay community. Though there have always been troubled spots, homosexuality has become a much more acceptable norm within our general society. 

Maybe Swine Flu is a publicity stunt thrown by world leaders and supposed medical professionals to bring us all together and unify in fear of a common foe? Could be, who knows? 

As you walk into the cafeteria the two main competitors to satisfy your hunger are Fresh and Natural, the old stand by, and Campus Kitchen, the new arrival at SMC. But which one to choose?

As America recuperates from the economic disaster of 2008, reality needs to settle in. Capitalism as we know it, is over. The days of a booming housing market, low inflation, and a thriving dollar have passed because of the unfounded belief that the United States is still the pre-eminent economic world leader. 

It's no secret that Santa Monica College lacks social protocol. Rude Manners are running rampant; time for an etiquette update.

That Tuesday afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee voted 14-9 to move the final health care reform bill through the conservative panel.  This bill comes in at under $900 billion dollars over ten years, being the least munificent in terms of providing for working and middle class Americans to afford health insurance.

On Tuesday, October 5, 2009 a suicide bomber attacked the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in Islamabad, Pakistan. As a result, five people were killed, all Pakistani WFP workers, and at least six people were injured.

The increase of insanity with customers can be attributed to their dwindling amount of money in their bank account. This is understandable considering people look for the best deal or little pieces of sanity after their long workday.  However, this is not an excuse for people to treat other people like they are beneath you.