Who’s Next? Am I Next?
For some people, their reality is a day filled with optimism and hope, while for some us our daily dose of reality is filled with fear. We fear not making it back home when we leave out the front door. We fear being pulled over while driving because of the unknown that can come along with that encounter.
Overindulged in Privilege
As we enter phase two of California’s safer at home order, many California residents are beginning to become fed up. For a while this wasn’t a problem, but now our privilege is showing.
Masking of America
Masks are defining life in America. People wear a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which has already killed over 100,000 Americans before the start of this month. Today, any cautious American does not leave home without wearing a face mask.
UPDATE: Curfews begin in Los Angeles; Violators subject to arrest
City officials announced curfews effective immediately today until tomorrow morning around the city of Los Angeles. Individuals violating curfew are subject to arrest, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Curfews are subject to change and updated on a day-to-day basis.
Sunday Protests Pop Up in Santa Monica
A protest sparked in Santa Monica, Calif. in response to police brutality and racial injustice on Sunday, following multiple demonstrations taking place throughout the country in the last few days. These protests started in Minneapolis on May 26, the day after the killing of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25. Protests have occurred in Los Angeles since May 27, taking place in downtown Los Angeles (L.A.) and Beverly Hills and turning violent in some areas.
Protests, Looting in Santa Monica
Peaceful protesters marched through Santa Monica, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Later, looters converged in the downtown shopping area and broke into stores and stole merchandise.
Staying Well During Safer at Home
Classes and support services were moved online from campus mid-March, and students have been home for almost 3 months.
Thousands in LA Protest the Death of George Floyd
Thousands protest the death of George Floyd, on Friday, May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Downtown LA Sees Protests Against Police Brutality
Downtown Los Angeles was the scene of protests over the death of George Floyd, on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Virtual Birthday Parties and Toilet Paper Cakes
Amid the rising concern of the coronavirus outbreak, changes have been implemented that put restrictions on the way daily life is lived including how people are now celebrating their birthdays.
Parks and Rec Raises Money For COVID-19, Challenges Classic Production Styles
Parks and Rec fans got a treat early into US quarantine when the sitcom returned for a special new episode that was filmed via video chat.
The Arts are Contagious
The already-vulnerable world of the arts is taking more hits per COVID-19. Viruses thrive from crowds, as do arts and culture.
Red Hen Press Hosts Poetry Livestream
In response to the COVID-19 Social Distancing Order, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, SMC’s shared performance Hall, began their Broad Stage at Home initiative, which includes weekly live music performances and Poetry readings streamed on the The Broad Stage Facebook page.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM INDICATES REOPENING SPORTS AS EARLY AS JUNE
As stay-at-home orders ease, California Governor Gavin Newsom has given Californians an indication of when professional sports can reopen. In a statement by Gov. Newsom, he announced that pro sports could make a return as early as the first week of June without the attendance of fans.
Xenophobia: A Different Kind of Virus
When President Trump labeled COVID-19 the “Chinese Virus” in late March, he initially received opposition from Chinese officials and those connected with WHO (World Health Organization). Although Trump eventually walked back his comments, xenophobic fears towards people of Asian descent have continued to persist as a product of the coronavirus.
Should I stay or should I go?: How Four International Students are Dealing with Online Classes
When Santa Monica College (SMC) made the decision that the spring semester was going to be completely remote through the summer, some international students made the decision to travel back to their home countries whereas others decided to stay. International students in the United States now lead an uncertain future as SMC among other schools, announced the fall semester will be online and the US borders are still closed due to COVID-19.
Let’s Get Digital: Santa Monica Boxing Studio Takes Classes Online
As people across the country are searching for ways to stay active in quarantine, Santa Monica based fitness studio, BoxUnion, has found a way to bring their classes straight to their community members homes.
A Crash Course in Protective Equipment
The PPE shortage has inspired community innovation. CrashSpace is a collection of volunteer hackers, programmers, builders, makers, artists and people who generally like to break things and see what new things they can build with the pieces.
Teaching Tragedy (or not) Remotely
When socio-political issues come in the form of a tragedy, such as the evolving Ahmaud Arbery case, colleges and universities often provide a breathing ground for expression and discussion.
The L.A. Philharmonic Hosts Digital Open Mic
For the first time in 98 years, the Hollywood Bowl is cancelling its summer season.