Tiffany Inabu elected new AS President
It is common for students to check their phone during class for a random text. But today was little different for Tiffany Inabu.When she looked at her phone, she noticed an announcement that made her exponentially more vital to the student body.
"Music for the People" puts new twist on classics
Santa Monica Performing Arts Campus hosts preview art song recital "Music of the people, by the people and for the people" on Tuesday, Mar. 30. Performing American folk songs in a classical style, Karen Benjamin, Charles Lane, Alan Chapman and Yulia Kozlova pay tribute to United States history and culture with what Benjamin refers to as a "love letter to America."
Associated Students fall short in providing open and fair elections
The Associated Students throw democracy aside and give SMC students a farce.
"Titan" remake struggles and clashes on the big screen
Clash of the Titans may be a faithfully fun remake of the 1981 classic, but it also falls short of hitting any significant cinematic notes. And there is no need to see it in 3-D.
Associated Students presidential candidates debate campus issues
The three AS presidential candidates met on Tuesday, April 6 for a debate on student issues.
Star athletes get out of jail free
NBA superstar given unfair punishment for gun possession. Raises questions as to how stars are treated by society and the justice system.
30 Days of Going Green: Fun with Composting!
Does the thought of worm-composting leave you wriggling in your seat? Alessandra Catanese puts your mind at ease by exploring the ins and outs of composting. It might be easier than you think!
Cesar Chavez Day reminds students be proud of the Chicano rights activist
SMC kicks off a Cesar Chavez festival this past Thursday to talk about Chavez and his many efforts to gain equality for the labor farm workers and to show that while a fruit is just another edible product to Cesar and his other his other fellow farm workers it was a strenuous process.
21-year-old college student runs grassroots mayoral campaign
Long Beach mayoral candidate Stevie Merino is only 21 and is a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Despite her inexperience and controversial party affiliation, she believes she can offer Long Beach residents the answer they've long sought in a political leader.
Eric Fabian is the first to graduate from SMC's auto program
Eric Fabian is the first student to graduate from SMC's new Introductory Automotive Technician program.
Liz Cheney's indifference for the accused has no place in American justice
Liz Cheney leads a crusade against Justice Dept. lawyers who defended terrorists, an action that stands in contrast of American jurisprudence.
Reform is long overdue, it's time for the Catholic Church to change its ways
It is time for the church to end its flawed practice of clerical celibacy, revise the ordination process and allow priests to marry.
Obscurely listed "options counseling" clinic prompts an investigation
SMC Health Services sends women to outside clinics for pregnancy testing and abortion services. Feminists argue that one of these clinics is misleading women.
Honest Abe Draws Blood
The life of Abraham Lincoln is pretty interesting, but add zombies, adventure and blood-lust and you've got a national bestseller! Sean Carpenter reviews Seth Grahame-Smith's newest mix of fact and fiction, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.
"King Hedley II": New Play Takes Center Stage at SMC
Enter a world where killing someone over money is commonplace.
Club Grow Blooms Amidst Thorny Issues
SMC's Club Grow has battled for a campus garden for years, and the end finally looks in sight! Jeremy Biglow explores the club's effort to weed out the obstacles and get growing!
Women keep Corsair swim team afloat in Citrus Invitational
While the Corsair swimmers didn't dominate Saturday's Citrus College Invitational, they showed they have what it takes to leave the competition dead in the water at State. They just need all hands on deck and SMC rookie Katya Shatalova to keep the team running full steam ahead.
SMC Weekly Fitness: Tennis Star Jutta Collet
Freshman Jutta Collet gives a brief look into her tennis training regimen and daily diet that she employs in order to maintain a peak level of fitness.
"Lights Out" for Earth Hour
Santa Monica joins in on the Earth Hour celebration. Last Saturday, March 27, cities, buildings, and monuments dimmed the lights for one hour to reduce dependence on electricity.