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Is body image still a growing problem for college women?

The negative feelings some women have about their bodies is not a new concern, but it seems to be a problem that's becoming less publicized and more overlooked.  Alexander Lazar takes a closer look at an issue that still plagues women, especially during their college years.

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Women bare all for equality

On August 22, over 200 people paraded down the Venice Beach Boardwalk protesting the law that prohibits women in Los Angeles from going bare-chested in areas where men are allowed.

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My big, fat Greek summer abroad

This summer SMC's study abroad program hosted 22 students and two professors on a trip across the world to Greece. Stephanie Forshee recounts her experiences on the trip and highlights some aspects of the adventure.

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Weekly Professor Breakdown

Professor Kofi Yankey grew up in Ghana, Africa and acquired a taste for volleyball at an early age. From teenage pickup games to coaching at the college level, Yankey has developed a love for the game and carries his competitive attitude into the classroom.

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Local gigs give aspiring stars a place to shine

The UnUrban Coffee House and Kulak's Woodshed are local businesses that offer open mic nights in two completely different environments to provide ambitious singers and songwriters a choice of where they'd like to make their big break. 

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Artist's Spotlight: Victoria Greenwood

Santa Monica College student Victoria Greenwood, 20, creates artwork that is reminiscent fascinated with Edgar Allan Poe's poetry, Gris Grimly's take on nursery rhymes, and Jim Henson's special effects within movies that is intertwined into dark but beautiful creations that would make anyone feel that there is more to this artist than just a pretty face.

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Gas is Overpriced, so is Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez and the rest of his multi-million dollar contract were recently sent to the Chicago White Sox by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The impact Ramirez left on the Dodgers was far less than expected from an 11-time All-Star, as his stint with the team was accompanied by a suspension and lackluster play.

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