Culture Eric Martinez Culture Eric Martinez

SMC Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

On March 19 and 20, The Red Cross came to the Santa Monica College (SMC) Main Campus quad to host two blood drives. Students came in who had planned to donate ahead of time and others simply strolled by and decided to give something back.

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Culture Yasser Marte Culture Yasser Marte

Artist Chris Fraticelli: Once Loved, Twice Broken

The walls were covered from floor to ceiling with an explosive treasure trove of art - paintings, polaroids, mask dolls, porcelain dolls, naked Christmas cards, Christmas lights, a broken television with a stuffed raccoon full of colorful sewing pins on to its eyes, and a neon light illuminating the word: God.

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Opinion Hazel Siff Opinion Hazel Siff

Young People, Let's Use Our Voice!

As the 2020 election looms ahead, America is entering a sweet spot of time for young voters to express their interests, passions, and concerns. So far, there are 14 Democrats and one Republican who are in the running for President in our next election

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Culture Hazel Siff Culture Hazel Siff

How to Have a Social Life in Community College

Santa Monica College (SMC) is a nationally accredited college and is number one in transfers within the state of California. Students relocate from across the world just to set foot on the renowned campus. Yet, many find that once they’ve gotten here it can be difficult to get a foot in the door socially

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Culture Stan Misraje Culture Stan Misraje

Saxophonist Kim Richmond and the K Project Band

Kim Richmond’s well earned notoriety stems from educating, arranging, and performance and it puts him on par with some of the best. Some of his musical contributions include credits with Stan Kenton, Claire Fischer, Frank Sinatra Jr., Smokey Robinson, Lalo Schifrin, Eric Dolphy, and many others.

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News Theo Greenly News Theo Greenly

High Schoolers Take SMC Courses For Free

At 13 years old, Alexander Licudine is the youngest student in his college math class. Already a high school senior, he began taking classes at Santa Monica College (SMC) last fall. Licudine is one of hundreds of students enrolled in SMC’s Concurrent Enrollment Program

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News Jackie Sedley News Jackie Sedley

Ocean Park Library Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

After a century of acting as an educational and social hub for the Santa Monica community, the Ocean Park Library will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, the Santa Monica Conservancy and the Ocean Park Association are co-sponsoring an event on the library grounds on March 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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News Martha Ramirez News Martha Ramirez

Dr. Kathryn Jeffery delivers State of the College Address

Santa Monica College's (SMC) Superintendent and President, Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery, stood at the podium in the SMC gymnasium in front of over 200 members of the administration, faculty, and staff. As her speech came to a close, the room erupted into applause and people leapt to their feet for a standing ovation.

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News Michael Fanelli News Michael Fanelli

Students Show Out in Force for Youth Climate Strike

The sun was shining high as 19-year-old college student D Garcia made her way up the incline of 1st Street in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). Finally a warm day in LA, the weather conveniently fitting for a protest about humanity’s role in the increasing average global temperature. Garcia was surrounded by hundreds of demonstrators who had come out on a school day for the Yout

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Sports Cristian Vasquez Sports Cristian Vasquez

Corsairs Fall Short in the Elite 8

t has been a thrilling and exciting journey for the #15 seed Corsairs men’s basketball team this postseason. Their first regional playoff game took place at Santa Monica College's (SMC) Corsair Gym on Wednesday, February 27 when they played against #18 seed San Diego City College. T

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News Michael Fanelli News Michael Fanelli

The Road to Erosion : A Bumpy Ride For Commuters

Oneil Spencer was driving down Wilton Street near his home in Koreatown when he noticed a wide divot in the road. He didn’t have much time to react, but he could tell it was deep enough to damage his car, so he swerved left into the next lane to avoid it.

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Opinion Theo Greenly Opinion Theo Greenly

SMC Should Offer Wine Appreciation Classes

Wine is ubiquitous in art and culture. It is found in Shakespeare’s poetry, Mozart’s operas and Picasso’s paintings. Yet, on many college campuses, wine’s dangers overshadow its place in the Humanities. Students have ample opportunities to learn about the dangers of alcohol—and rightly so—but focusing solely on the perils of alcohol is not only incomplete, it is dangerous.

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