The recession does not justify removing access to basic healthcare for so many people.

  Difficulties will be encountered if one fails to adjust his/her lifestyle accordingly after undergoing the Lap Band surgery. 

A forum for frustrated Santa Monica College students to voice their concerns about school related issues.  This week: Parking tickets and Meter Maids.

Belle asks, "I've been on a few dates with a guy and want to get serious.  But I'm a virgin, and I don't want that to scare him away.  When should I tell him?  Should I tell him at all?"

A compelling article demanding the public's acknowledgement of the Internet as a basic human right.  

Will reading on the Kindle, iPad and Nook have negative repercussions in years to come?   Or will technology increase readership?

Sharon Obsatz, Santa Monica College Professor of Journalism and Communications, comes to the defense of smokers and requests that the school and its anti-smoking students take it easier on nicotine addicted members of Santa Monica College.  

"Do guys know that the way sex is in porn looks good but doesn't feel good?"

When Raven Wadley-Wright is asked if she thinks sexting is a bad thing, she replies with a resounding, "no". 

An opposing side to the sexting epidemic:  That it is never a good idea, regardless of what you tell yourself.

A harrowing recount and personal evaluation of the intense brutalities and injustice recently overcome in Egypt

3-D television, when looked into more closely, seems to be nothing but another useless marketing ploy.

SMC professor of History, Jeff Cooper, gives his opinion on the situation in Egypt, and how it affects us here in the United States.

I'm writing in regards to the article entitled "A Dream For Some, A Nightmare For Others" by Julie Newsome.   I would like to start out by saying that the illustration on the website is offensive and racist.

Banning the sale of Four Lokos is, pure and simple, crazy talk.