News Aleah Antonio and Tatiana Louder News Aleah Antonio and Tatiana Louder

Associated Students pass resolution “in solidarity” with Jewish students after criticism

The board members of Associated Students (AS) unanimously approved and sponsored the “Expressing Solidarity for Jewish Students at Santa Monica College” resolution at their Zoom-hosted board meeting on Monday. This approval comes after a week’s worth of impassioned criticism and support of the resolution from Santa Monica College (SMC) students and members of the public.

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Culture, Entertainment Damaris Galeano Culture, Entertainment Damaris Galeano

How to: Calm the %*@# Down

Self-help books are typically filled with sickening positive affirmations, foggily ethereal advice, or just straight up condescension. Sarah Night, self proclaimed "anti-guru" and author of "Calm the %*@# Down", has, however, catered to the market of people who absolutely abhor being told what to do, the crowd that prefers their information blunt and pragmatic.

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Opinion Michael Goldsmith Opinion Michael Goldsmith

The President Who Cried Wolf

Our Commander-in-Chief lied about him and his campaign’s proven collusion with Russia during their coordinated attack on America during the 2016 election. He lied about him and his administration’s obstruction during Robert Mueller’s investigation into that Russian attack on our American democracy.

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Opinion Kodi Mabon Opinion Kodi Mabon

Taking Care of You

The recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID19) can be stressful. Scrolling through emails and news updates on social media can cause an abundant amount of unnecessary noise, and it can be easy to get lost in what’s going on. Now is an important time to focus on self-care and ways to stay busy at home, while also leaving space for others to practice social distancing.

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Coronavirus, News, 2020 in Review Chrissa Loukas Coronavirus, News, 2020 in Review Chrissa Loukas

California's Steps to Reopen Amid COVID-19

California’s four steps to reopen include the retail industry and manufacturing, while gyms, hair and nail salons will follow later. Offices that are able to work virtually, will continue to do so in an attempt of maintaining social distancing. Fourth step is the end of "Safe at Home" measures, while people fear for their financial situation during this process.

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News, 2020 in Review, Santa Monica College Jackie Sedley News, 2020 in Review, Santa Monica College Jackie Sedley

SMC Now Using Proctorio, an Online Monitoring Tool

On March 19, Santa Monica College (SMC) faculty received an email with the subject line “Proctorio -- test proctoring software now available” from Interim Dean of Instructional Services, Jason Beardsley. The email explained that an online software known as Proctorio had become available to all SMC faculty that use Canvas, in an effort to “enhance academic integrity by monitoring each student’s behavior during an exam.”

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