As a 21-year-old freelance journalist, I mostly cover local political developments. Whether I am attending the latest meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, or covering our very own Associated Student board, I am frequently struck both by how important the issues that appear in front of these bodies are, and by the alarming lack of public participation and oversight present at their deliberations.

With a proposed change in the funding formula from the Governor’s office, SMC could see a $12 million drop in revenue

Twenty-year-old Michelle Carter was infamously convicted in Massachusetts of involuntary manslaughter for sending a series of text messages that encouraged her boyfriend to commit suicide. Carter was convicted in June of 2017 in the case Commonwealth vs. Carter. While the morality of her actions can be discussed, the question is, what legal actions can be taken for what you speak or write?

"Smell something, say something," advocacy group states on their website.

Santa Monica College Police Chief Johnnie Adams asked the Associated Students board of directors for $20,000 of the $28,000 price for another year's subscription to the security app, LiveSafe, at their Monday meeting on May 7. The school's administration has already provided the remaining $8,000.

Incumbents of the SMC board of trustees plan to run for November elections.

10 years and nineteen films all converge with one snap of the fingers.

The UCLA American Indian Student Association helps organize the celebration every year.

The limitation of six words brought creative expression on what the amendment meant to attendees who attended the workshop as part of First Amendment Month.

Students not only watch Japanese drumming, but learn to play

Hi De Ho Comics will be hosting the event for Free Comic Book Day, an annual event where comic book stores around the nation give out free comic books.

An SMC biology professor who teaches karate will take his students to the Zentokukai Annual Karate Gathering in Arizona.

The car company will be among employers from various industries such as food service, retail, and education.

Performances from rappers like Wiz Khalifa, Schoolboy Q, and Kid Cudi entertain smokers and rap fans alike.