Not Just One Bad Apple
As I write this Letter from the Editor, news has just broken of the verdict for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who murdered George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Chauvin has been found guilty on all three counts — second-degree and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter.
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murder
Ex-Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin is convicted of multiple counts of murder in the death of George Floyd.
Chief Johnnie Adams on Anti-Asian Violence
The Police Chief of Santa Monica College delves into his perspective on anti-Asian racism and the history behind it.
BLM Claim One Battle in War Against Police Violence
The weekend after Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict was announced, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and the organization BLD PWR, organized a memorial for victims of police violence.
Teqball: A New Game in Town
Student discovers new alternative for SMC's cancelled soccer season.
BLM and WLM Face-Off in Huntington Beach
On Sunday, March 11, 2021, “White Lives Matter” protestors and “Black Lives Matter” counterprotestors converged in Huntington Beach, California.
Travel Industry Takes Flight
It seems that airports and travel will look considerably different from before 2020 - much in the same way that it was transformed after 9/11. With vaccination efforts underway, and mutations appearing around the globe it remains to be seen how travel will look in the future.
Another Symptom of COVID-19: Student Enrollment Declines
Students weigh educational plans as they face unprecedented challenges.
Joy Ruckus Club & TRAKTIVIST: Pushing the Limits in the Asian American Music Scene
Joy Ruckus Club recently hosted the World’s Largest Asian American Music Festival in February. Kublai Kwon of Joy Ruckus Club and Richie Menchavez of TRAKTIVIST are actively bringing the Asian American music scene to new heights.
The 2021 Caucus for Producers, Writers, and Directors Awards Gala
The award trophy poster used for the 38th Annual Caucus for Producers, Writers, and Directors Awards Gala on March 4.
Construction Continues at SMC's New Malibu Campus
Construction is expected to finish at the end of 2021, and will open to students in 2022.
March Madness is Back With a Vengeance
The first and second rounds of the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament did not disappoint.
2021 Associated Students Election Results
On Friday, April 2 results for the 2021 Associated Students (A.S.) were posted onto the A.S. Election page of the Santa Monica College website.
World Series Champion Dodgers Run It Back
The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to become MLB's first back-to-back champions in over two decades.
Celebrating Creative Women
Ten Women Gallery on Main Street in Santa Monica provides more than meets the eye.