Here at Santa Monica College, the main focus of attention generally centers around the students. But it is not hard to see that SMC wouldn't be the place that it is were it not for the rich faculty and staff that we have.

The first-ever Communication Department Career Social held on May 22 was crowded even before its official start time. "We are trying to have students from all five majors meet and mingle," said Professor Sara Brewer. "We also want to inform students of transfer opportunities.

"Last year's board shook the institution, and hopefully this year's administration can re-shape it," said newly elected Associated Student President David Chun. Over 1,000 Santa Monica College students voted in the much contested and long debated A.S. elections that culminated last Thursday in a less than 4 percent victory for globally and socially minded Chun.

There may not be a greater indulgence in the new techno-savvy world than online shopping. I've always tried to avoid this costly convenience but working a desk job with all the world's commodities a click-away has offered me up as victim to the online experience.

On any given day of the week, Dr. Rhonda Hyatt can look out the window of her second floor office overlooking the Corsair Field and see her athletic department busy at work. She can see Coach Aaron Benditson lead his women's soccer team in practice. She can gaze down as conference-winning pole vaulter Eric White trains hard to make up for what he calls a lack of "natural talent.

Full coverage of the SMC Graduation and Commencement

Coverage of California Governor speaking at Santa Monica College.

The Speech is over here is what you have to say.

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