News Joshua Gonzalez News Joshua Gonzalez

SMC’s Interfaith Vigil For New Zealand Calls Its Efforts In Condemning Hate Into Question

A large poster filled with messages from corner to corner was on the window behind Santa Monica College’s (SMC) bookstore. There were sentiments written in both English and Arabic, united in purpose — to stand against hate. Before the image was a flower-adorned podium, and a silent, diverse crowd, with some dressed in Jewish Kippahs on their heads and others wrapped in Keffiyeh scarves.

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News Martha Ramirez News Martha Ramirez

Water, Water Everywhere: Santa Monica Celebrates World Water Day

The machine is an innocuous-looking thing. No larger than a water cooler, it stands against a wall in a small conference room in Santa Monica College (SMC), thrumming like an overworked air conditioner. A group of people crowd around the machine, snapping pictures and filming on their phones.

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News Ryanne Mena News Ryanne Mena

Bernie Sanders Visits LA

Senator Bernie Sanders hosted his largest 2020 presidential rally thus far during his Los Angeles visit on Saturday, March 23, in downtown Los Angeles. There were approximately 15,000 people in attendance.

Public figures took the podium to address the crowd of thousands, such as singer Laura Jean Anderson, violinist Lili Haydn, rapper Tony “Tig” Wilson, Disney union organizer Artemis Bell,

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News Martha Ramirez News Martha Ramirez

A.S. Urges Board of Trustees to Boycott Nestlé

During this month's Board of Trustees meeting, Associated Students (A.S.) Director of Sustainability Brooke Harrington and A.S. Vice-President Hesham Jarmakani presented a joint statement urging the Board to boycott Nestlé products at Santa Monica College (SMC) on Tuesday, March 5.

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Sports Cristian Vasquez Sports Cristian Vasquez

A Cinderella Story for Corsair Basketball

“One day, the ball is going to stop bouncing.”

From a 3-22 record in 2018 to a 20-12 record with a Regional Finals championship and an appearance in the Elite 8, the Santa Monica College (SMC) men’s basketball team say goodbye to a season filled with joy,

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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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