Green Day's New Album a Disappointment
Green Day, the punks from Berkeley, California who helped begin the pop punk genre in the early '90s are back with their new album "21st Century Breakdown" and it could not be more common and pathetic.
Polar Bear
The Obama administration will keep a Bush-era rule that plays down the link between climate change and the threatened status of the polar bear.
A.S. Debates How to Allocate $300,000 in Left Over Funds
With only two more Associated Students Board meetings now remaining in the school year, this past Monday's 3 p.m. meeting paid careful consideration to both this year's terminal items, and concerns for next years AS as well.
Ignorance Bars The Way For A Peaceful Two-State Deal In The Holy Land
For over fifty years now a war has raged in the land that the human race recognizes as "Holy." No side is more prevalent than the other and, if it weren't for the United States, Israel would not have a military upper hand. Although on the surface this may look like a simple conflict for land or independence, a closer look would reveal that this is really a conflict over religion and a first world-third world divide.
The VAMPS of Japan Will Rock the Wiltern
On Saturday, August 1, a famous Japanese rock duo, VAMPS will be performing at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. They will carry out 10 shows in VAMPS LIVE 2009 U.S.A.
Putting On The Ritz
The Corsair talks to Sarah Ritz, who set the state record for three-meter dive at the California Community College State Championships
Wheels Keep On Spinnin' Round
A spectrum of people partook in the combination of business and pleasure - that is, the business of work and the pleasure of biking - on Thursday, May 14 across the greater Los Angeles area. Enthused Angelinos celebrated the 15th annual "Bike to Work Day" when they ditched their cars and donned their helmets, pumped their tires, hopped on their bicycles and rode to work.
Viewpoints
VIEWPOINTS: While the economic downturn is forcing an upturn in enrollment at Santa Monica College, it's also cutting into the number of available classes to those new students. This semester, what has been your experience with the courses offered to you by the school?
A Calculated Win for SMC Math
Math is a subject many students struggle with. To some, the idea of doing a math problem is comparable to getting a root canal. Ke Qu is not one of those students.
When Dreams Take Flight...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get your pilot's license? To be able to navigate the skies on your own and feel the freedom and exhilaration that it affords? After beginning her lessons 27 years ago, flight student Renee Engel decided to enroll in Skyward Aviation's flight instruction program to finally obtain her license.
Venice Art Walk and Auctions
Fifty bucks was the admission price for the Venice Art Walk and Auctions benefit for the Venice Family Clinic on Sunday. As I strolled down Abbot Kinney Boulevard with my Art Walk map and admission sticker on my chest, I wondered- had I not gained admittance "gratis" with my press pass - would this be worth fifty bucks?
New Writing Center Leaves a Mark at SMC
In Drescher Hall, room 315, a small group of English professors has set-up shop to help students further develop and refine their writing skills.
Making a Splash
Steven Contarsy is a busy man. The Reseda native wears many hats, as a professor, coach, father, and lifeguard. Yet it was his impact as a coach that led to him being named the Western State Conference Swim and Dive Coach of the Year.
Cool Hendricks
There's something different about Barkley L. Hendricks' art, something that doesn't quite fit the mold of your standard, everyday paintings.
Juggling Act: SMC Student Athletes Speak On Studies, Athletics
Being a student is tough enough of a task to accomplish. Now imagine being an athlete as well. Sheesh. Not to fret, the students at Santa Monica College know how to hold it down. One in particular even received an award this past season for Student-Athlete of the Year. Charlie Burnett, 20 and receiver of the award, is listed as 6-foot 2-inches and 240 pounds. While living with his family a short while from Atlanta, Georgia, Burnett became tautly recruited by smaller universities around the area and the nation.
Terminator Salvation: The Countdown Has Begun
On Tuesday night Joseph "McG" McGinty Nichol, the director of the new Terminator movie, made an appearance in the Apple store on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. The chance to get to hear the filmmaker speak about the latest news over the highly anticipated movie attracted a modest size crowd of dedicated fans who patiently waited in line outside the store for as many as two hours before the event actually started. Amongst them was Ron Anderson, whom had made the commute all the way across town from Irvine in rush hour traffic just to check out the event.
The Smoking Question Keeps Burning
It's a humid day, and you're sitting in class watching the droll drip from your ancient professors face, waiting for the minute hand to strike eight. The classroom is a sauna and all you want is the cool breeze from the beach to glaze your body. Instead another type of glaze makes it's way towards you, cigarette smoke.