Celebrate Earth Week with a gently used new outfit!
Santa Monica College’s Associate Students, Sustainability Center and Thrifted Treasures club hosted a clothing swap on Wednesday, April 23, as part of SMC’s Earth Week activities.
A month into demotion, students attest, Judith is still the Math Lab
Judith Eckstein hasn’t worked as the Math Lab coordinator since March 5, though her return as a tutor is forecast. Several students took to the Board of Trustees to argue her cruciality.
SMC has the worst fund balance in the state, second only to College of the Canyons, report finds; and other budget updates
It’s a “sobering and scary time” for community colleges. The state of California prospered in February, but SMC is still floundering. SMC’s fund balance to expenditures ratio is 12%, the second lowest in the state. Legislative advisors are recommending California cut back on special programs and focus on core costs at community colleges.
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Sperm racing, an all-new sport, is set to premiere at the Hollywood Palladium on April 25, where a USC and a UCLA student will face off and race their sperm. The Sperm Racing company aims to combine technology and sport to raise awareness for male infertility.
A Morning of Cars, Donut, and Coffee
Donuts, cars, and coffee on a Sunday morning. What's better than this? A look inside the second annual Donut Media Cruise-In event that was held at the Petersen Automotive Museum. An event where you can show off and admire all types of car builds.
Inside Fight Oligarchy LA, largest Bernie Sanders rally of all time
Bernie Sanders’ rounds of cross-country, no-cost speaking engagements have produced crowds more populous than the Vermont senator saw in both his bids for President; here, an up-close view on what he had to say in LA, at his largest event yet.
Associated Students assists with organizing fundraiser for Ukraine
Students from six different Santa Monica College clubs collaborated to help raise money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, organized by the Associated Students.
Celebrating trailblazers: League of Women Voters honors Yellow Rose awardees
Santa Monica College’s Shari Davis, amongst others, was awarded with a Yellow Rose for her diligent efforts in The League of Women’s Voters at the Women Who Shape Santa Monica ceremony.
Club Grow’s new season of growth
Club Grow is bringing back its community with passion under new leadership.
Strong preseason start for the Corsairs
The Corsairs defeated Las Estrellas Football Club in a comfortable 2-0 win to open their preseason campaign.
A.S. resolution upholds F-1 students’ free speech, among visa revocations and ICE crackdowns on “illegal ideas”
SMC’s student government will vote on a directive declaring students’ right to speak freely at school; meanwhile, the federal government boasts about eradicating ideas and intellectual property that are “illegal,” and student visas are revoked from coast to coast.
HERitage Market supports women-led companies for Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month, a lively event dedicated to women entrepreneurs provided women-led companies with a platform to showcase their wares, ranging from health products and cuisine to fashion and art. The fair, held in Santa Monica, promoted community engagement, economic empowerment, and recognition of women's contributions to business and culture.
Converge+Vertex artists discuss creative interconnection
Artists featured in the Converge+Vertex exhibit at Barrett Gallery shared a transcendent conversation at a panel hosted by the Santa Monica College (SMC) art department.
Trump, round two: largest protest of second admin draws thousands downtown
Half a million rallied nationwide against Trump and Musk on Saturday; in Los Angeles, tens of thousands joined in at City Hall.
SMC’s first annual Gaypril Pride Month celebration
SMC’s Pride Center kicks off their pride month celebration “Gaypril” for Spring 2025.
Ten F-1 visas of SMC students terminated this month; as of April 28, all are reinstated
Over 300 student visas have been revoked in the U.S. in recent weeks; according to ICE databases, the federal government terminated ten F-1 visas belonging to SMC students as of Thursday.
Dynamic Energy and Improvisation: The Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Live
SMC Jazz Ensemble honors jazz legends with soul, history and powerful performances.
Corsairs sweep Vikings, extending win streak to three
The Corsairs avenged their previous Week 13 loss, ending the Long Beach City College Viking's nine-game win streak.
Corsairs' dreams shattered in semifinals
The Corsairs were defeated in singles and doubles matchups in the semifinals at the Western State Conference Tennis Championship, but earned a spot in the CCCAA State Championships at The Ojai later in April.