History took place on Feb. 25, 2008 with the ending of the private auction of the collection of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge. With over 700 pieces in this collection this sale set the world record for the most valuable private collection to ever be sold at an auction.

March 19 Marks the 6th Anniversary of the Iraq War and Occupation. On Saturday March 21, ANSWER leads a march through Hollywood

Gulf War, February, 1991-George H.W. Bush gives a news conference while fallen troops are arriving at Dover Air Force Base. Three television networks play the events live on a split screen, with Bush speaking and even appearing to joke at times while coffins of American war casualties are unloaded from planes and carried by an honor guard to mortuary vans.

The seats were all filled up at The Broad Stage as the audience was ready to listen to some show tunes. It was called the "Broadway Showtime Concert" and it was played by the Santa Monica College Emeritus College Band at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at the SMC Performing Arts Center at the Madison Campus.

KCRW - Headphones in place, the microphone at the right height, Jason Bentley, host of "Morning Becomes Eclectic" on KCRW-FM (89.9), was ready to put his guest to the test. Tyler Bates, composer for the recently released film "Watchmen," sat directly across from Bentley with his guitar-viol, a custom guitar played with a bow, on his knee.

CRANK Mob, the hedonistic bacchanal, don't hold anything back, screaming, drinking, smoking, screw everybody else, bike ride around Los Angeles. A typical CRANK is a party on wheels, where the participants visit various parks and supermarkets around West L.

On January 9, 2009 Tourism Queensland began its search to hire the next caretaker for the an island in the Great Barrier Reef. Referred to by Tourism Queensland as "the best job in the world," the position attracted almost 35,000 one minute video applications from thrill seekers around the globe eager become the world's liaison to one of the most ecologically diverse and stunning sites recognized by the world heritage list.

History took place on Feb. 25, 2008 with the ending of the private auction of the collection of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge. With over 700 pieces in this collection this sale set the world record for the most valuable private collection to ever be sold at an auction.

New to the Santa Monica College swimming team this semester is sprinter Sara Zandihn. In only her first 47 days in the US, Sara has already made a splash in four out of this season's five swimming meets. She is an early childhood development major with a focus on special needs children, and hails from Malmoe, Sweden, where it is customary for children to learn to swim as early as age four.

After years of talking about renovating the Corsair Field at Santa Monica College, the school board took action and gave the more than 75-year-old field a much needed face lift, but what about the seats that allow loyal fans to enjoy the games- will it get the royal treatment as well anytime soon? Both the public relations office at SMC and director of facilities planning shed light on the future plans of the bleachers at the SMC Corsair Field.

It's no secret that with the U.S.'s economy spiraling down the tubes, California has fallen on hard financial times. In recent months, Californians have seen a lot of state budget cuts. They've read that the state has forced government workers to take weekday furloughs.

Why not dance the stress of school or the blues of the recession away? It's a healthy alternative! On Wednesday nights in Santa Monica, things get spiced up with Hot Salsa Wednesday Nights at Club Main with locally renowned dance teacher Isabelle Salsa.

While the failing economy is nothing of news to most people, it should come as no surprise that retail is suffering as well. With consumers looking for alternative ways to purchase familiar brands at manageable prices, the second hand clothing business has seen a recent increase in sales.

Wearing green, leprechauns, Erin Go Bragh, the shamrock shake. All these things are synonymous with St. Patrick's Day. But where did these traditions start? And is this just a holiday for drinking? According to the History channel, it all began with St.

A Corsair staff writer spends three days as a member of the L.A. homeless population.

This Saturday, starting at Hollywood Blvd and Vine St, A rally and march will take place at noon against the occupation of Palestine and Iraq. For more information visit Answer.org

Nevermind the thousands of recorded Palestinians killed as a result of the 2008-2009 conflict; will it take an attack on an American to understand the side of an oppressed people?

Over the past era of civil rights movements, America has seen great progress. August 18th, 1920, women's suffrage ended with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which prohibited all states and the federal government from denying any citizen the right to vote based on sex.

A war of voices and thoughts I have left behind. A need of protection and solace I have come to find. Can you see my blood dripping over your feet? An unknown world of broken promises and crying myths. A round of stripped hearts that keep on trying, looking for the white.