Politics can be a nasty business. Some see it as a strategic game of chess played out with words and barbs, others perceive the political arena as a stepping stone to fame and power, and yet others view it as a useless collection of antiquated rules and overpaid laggards who are running the American Dream into the ground.

There was no better place to witness the energy, emotion and happiness felt over Senator Barack Obama's victory over Senator John McCain by Obama's followers than the Democratic Official Election Night Celebration. The event was the perfect place for Obama supporters' fears of having another Republican president continue to ruin the country to dissipate.

Friday, November 7, 2008 06:20pm EST / Barack Obama today held his first press conference as President-Elect to call for "swift action" to fix the nation's economy. "Immediately after I become president I will confront this economic crisis head-on by taking all necessary steps to ease the credit crisis, help hardworking families, and restore growth and prosperity," President-Elect Obama said.

The most up-to-date news anchor definition describes the duties of a news anchors as to present confidence and stability in "uncertain" situations whilst local and foreign reports overwhelm the news room. When it comes to news anchoring many books and people differ in opinion, but one fact is certain among most disagreements: news anchors should convince the audience of the station's credibility and the news story's accuracy.

With over 20 new clubs Santa Monica College attending last Thursday's ICC event, the library walkway was overflowing with people during activity hour. This semester's Club Row, where all the SMC clubs have an opportunity to enroll new members and raise funds, was the most successful of past years.

Given the fancy foreign tongue of politicians, it's no wonder some voters remain undecided until they actually reach the polling booths. Even those who have been drilled and conditioned to political jargon for years have a hard time following all the details, so for young voters who are new to the scene, keeping up can be almost impossible.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 04:09pm EST / Last night, President-Elect Barack Obama delivered the final speech of a presidential campaign that promised change in Washington: Now the work begins to deliver on this promise by planning the agenda and priorities for the Obama Administration.

For students parking at the Santa Monica College main campus on Pico Boulevard it is a hassle every day, entering the parking lot driving around for lengthy amounts of time looking for a parking space while time and gas is wasted. With the installation of parking space counter signs, that stress is relieved slightly.

America unabashedly manifested solid evidence of its vivid shift from comfortable traditionalism to thirst for a refreshed, unprecedented leadership yesterday when it voted Sen. Barack Obama into the presidential office by a steep landslide. The Illinois senator's victory was announced throughout all of the television news stations at the early time of 8:30 p.

During this year's homecoming game's half-time show on Saturday, Nov. 8, 25 of the original 53 members of the undefeated 1958 Junior Rose Bowl Championship football team will have a big induction ceremony into the Sports Hall of Fame in front of family, friends and fans of the "original" SMC Corsairs.

A couple months ago, the story headlined for almost every major news source, whether on paper, television, or the internet. According to court documents, two white supremacists were arrested for conspiring to assassinate Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and to kill 102 others at a predominantly African American School.

For students who remain undecided about their major and career path or who want more insight into the career they have decided on, SMC's Career Services Center is hosting "The ABC's of Cool Careers," on Wednesday, Nov. 5; Thursday, Nov. 6, and Wednesday, Nov.

Obama Election Night Gala In Centry City Los Angeles was amazing and unforgetable. The exact moment CNN declared Obama the President elect!! An unforgettable atmosphere! YES WE CAN ! Watch below the full video of President-Elect Obama's victory party

An excellent showing of the dramatic Santa Monica College production, "Butterfly Wings" was performed last weekend, with an exclusive open dialogue between the audience and the playwright, G. Bruce Smith along with the director and choreographer Perviz Sawoski.

With the election finally over, America must now wait 76 more days until Inauguration Day, while President George W. Bush continues to occupy his position in office. But these days, his scarce-mentioned name may cause a jolt to the memory. For quite a few months now, our "commander-in-chief" has actually stood on the sidelines of the election, smothered by the hype of this historical climax, even as he struggles to be heard.

East L.A. recorded their first victory of the season, making them also 1-4 in conference, 1-7 overall, tying the Corsairs for the worst record in the league. The Corsairs fought back to make a game of it, but in the game became too intense and the SMC team ran out of gas.

Crowds gather every year right after Halloween to celebrate the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos which translates into Day of the Dead. This year in the heart of Los Angeles on 3300 Wilshire Blvd. at The Chapel, the group ArtShowLA has put together a neotraditional Day of the Dead celebration.

Garcia has done very well as a freshman athlete and student. Toward the beginning of the season he got used to the races and running, but towards the end of the season he mentioned he really got the hang of it. The team performed very well but they never made it to the Socal Championships.

"It was a good season, we could've done better. All the team members made great dramatic improvements," DeLara said about his team. DeLara, a hardworking student and athlete, is noted by teammates for always taking charge and being a good role model for other students.

The dark world that encompasses audience members for 70 minutes in the play "A Year of Stolen Light" by Alex Aves is a whirlwind of emotions and intense chemistry. The play takes place in an abandoned house of a recently departed poet where main characters Ziggy, played by Alex Aves, and Brad, played by Justin Zachary, are stuck spending the night as a snow storm rages outside in a Colorado town.