Four Associated Students director positions for the 2025-26 academic year are vacant, as well as two vacant seats on the Judicial Board. Students at SMC have until April 29 at 5 p.m. to apply to run for these positions, potentially remedying reports of Board-wide ennui.

A look behind the curtain of Synapse, a contemporary dance performance

William Selby, a retired Santa Monica College geography professor, urges a shift in public values to tackle climate change and reconnect with nature.

Students of all skill levels celebrate tradition and build community one note at a time, led by a passionate instructor.

Emeritus Gallery showcases its first on-campus reception for part one of the Emeritus Student Art Exhibition since 2019.

Southern California’s annual super bloom offers visitors a colorful escape from the busy city life.

Experiences on Weekend One of Coachella, what changed and how to prepare for the festival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Students from six different Santa Monica College clubs collaborated to help raise money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, organized by the Associated Students.

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 is bringing back its community with passion under new leadership.

The Corsairs defeated Las Estrellas Football Club in a comfortable 2-0 win to open their preseason campaign.

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.

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.

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.