Men's Soccer: SMC Knocks Out Chaffey College In First Round
Santa Monica College comes out with a 2-0 victory over Chaffey College in first round of playoffs. The SMC men’s soccer team now advances to the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs to play Santa Ana College in an away game.
SPORTS: UCLA Outlasts USC in 88th Meeting Between Bruins & Trojans
Behind 289 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries from redshirt junior running back Joshua Kelley, UCLA (3-8 overall) used a dominant fourth quarter to dismantle USC (5-6 overall), 34-27. “We have playmakers around me and a great offensive line,” Kelley said. He added, “we can for sure build off of this.”
Inside Tijuana's Largest Migrant Shelter
Over a thousand Central American migrants have made their way to Tijuana, Mexico after an on-foot journey from Honduras. A caravan of over two thousand people left Honduras on October 13 to flee poverty and violence, according to CBS News. Their plan was to travel through Guatemala and Mexico to eventually reach the United States to seek asylum.
Associated Students Meetings : November 14 and 19, 2018
Info Graphic of Santa Monica College request for club organization financial request.
SMCPD Swears In New Police Captain
The chirps of alarms buzzing around the room don’t cease for a moment in the office of Captain Vincent Carter, Santa Monica College Police Department’s (SMCPD) …
Meeting Held for Malibu Residents Affected by the Woolsey Fire
The City of Malibu held a Malibu evacuee update meeting at Santa Monica High School’s Barnum Hall on the evening of Tuesday, November 12, in Santa Monica. This follows four days after the Woolsey Fire began destroying parts of Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, and Malibu, which led to over two-hundred and fifty thousand people having to evacuate their homes
‘STRIKE’ UP A CONVERSATION: INFLUENCE AT THE TIP OF A HAT
We are living in scary times. Today’s political climate has fallen off the deep end and we can’t seem to wrap our heads around the question of why. From mass shootings in schools, synagogues, churches, bars, and music festivals, to hate speech rhetoric involving antisemitism, vandalism and racism, what is going on with our society?
SMCs’ Cat Ramos showcases creative juices in short film "Harvey Marcus”
SMC multimedia fine artist Cat Ramos zoomed down 20th St. in her green 1995 Isuzu Rodeo Trooper. Just ahead of her, a red and blue cement truck chugged ahead. Then, a light bulb of creative ideas went off for Ramos.
SMC film in Munich & "Almost, Maine": The Santa Monica Minute
Almost, Maine will be performed November 30-December 9 at the Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC main campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.
Netflix of The Future
The introduction of their services via app, website, and programming allows instant streaming on various devices for affordable prices keeping up to date with modern day technology. According to Business Insider, Reed Hastings, the founder of Netflix, originally wanted to sell his brand to Blockbuster, but the company declined. Netflix’s empire flourished shortly after, constantly progressing, and pushing companies to keep up with technological updates.
Stan Lee Passes Away at Age 95
On December 28, 1922, a man was born that would change the world forever. Celia Lieber gave birth to Stanley Martin Lieber in New York City, although that name may not sound too familiar to you, the name Stan Lee probably does. Stan is the face and name of Marvel Comics, co-creator…
Westlake Village Remembers Sergeant Ron Helus
On the bright and warm morning of Wednesday, November 15, hundreds of first responders gathered in the neighborhood of Westlake, California, to honor Ventura County Sheriff Sergeant Ron Helus, who was killed responding to the mass shooting at the BorderLine Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks on the night of November 7.
Young Latino Lion Kevin De Leon
Running California Senatorial candidate Kevin de Leon lost the election against Senator Dianne Feinstein November 6. De Leon shared his election watch party along with other candidates at the Exchange LA in downtown Los Angeles.
De-Stigmatizing Mental Illness, One Carnival Game at a Time
A live mariachi band, a dozen red-and-white-striped proverbial carnival tents, and a blue sky provide an unlikely backdrop for discussing one’s mental health. The “Mental Health Carnival," held at Santa Monica College’s main campus this Tuesday, November 13, provided SMC students with an opportunity to discuss and learn about mental health in an environment that SMC student and Director of the SMC Sustainability Club, Brooke Harrington, feels…
Woolsey Fire Aftermath
Home owners from Thousand Oaks to Malibu, California, have felt the wrath of the Woolsey Fire as it has burned more than 97,000 acres and has been responsible for three fatalities and three firefighter injuries.
Put Brakes on that Rape Train
Before my career as an Santa Monica College (SMC) student, I received my BA in the 1980s, around the same time as Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his alleged victims. Attending a women's college - Mt. Holyoke, a school that recruits SMC students every semester - helped insulate my friends and me from the dangerous behavior Kavanaugh’s victims described - but not completely.
Woolsey Fire Evacuees Find Safety at Pierce College
The air carried a subtle stench of smoke emanating from an ominous cloud over the hillside, while sporadic gusts of wind; a reminder of what caused this ordeal, continued to spread all three of California’s wild fires on the morning of November 9.
Film studies program screening, Global Dance performances & more: The Santa Monica Minute
SMC Global Motion Dancers (front, left to right) Ariel Scott and Alma Urrutia; (back, left to right) Mune Motani and Megan Hayes. (Photo Credit: Charles Mark-Walker)
The Hate U Give: Addressing Police Brutality and Inequality
The titles abbreviation spelling out T.H.U.G. inspired by Tupac Shakur’s tattoo “T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E.,” which stands for “The Hate U Gave Little Infants Fucks Everybody," is enough to catch your attention. Spoiler alert! You find out throughout the film exactly what this meant for Tupac. This is also the premise which the movie revolves around.