Creativity takes center stage at 2025 L.A. County Fair
From racing pigs to exotic fruits to blacksmithing demos, the Los Angeles County Fair is bursting with imagination this year under its “Art Unleashed” theme.
“Living Archive” Converge+Vertex: Traversing the Minor Gesture of Timeliness concludes exhibition at Barrett Art Gallery
Santa Monica College Barret Art Gallery hosted closing reception for its 2024-2025 exhibit Converge+Vertex: Traversing the Minor Gesture of Timeliness.
Beach volleyball pairs championship: Day one
The Corsairs No. 1 pair wins all matches on the first day of the state championship.
Grand Prix in Long Beach: 50 Years at full speed
After 50 years of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the anniversary celebration roared through Shoreline Drive.
L.A. Times celebrates 30 years of Festival of Books
L.A. Times’s Festival of Books marks their 30th anniversary this year. The festival is hosted on the USC campus and filled with exhibitors and attendees.
Brawls break out at Republican rally arranged by Jan. 6 rioter, resulting in arrest
There was no shortage of scuffling at the conservative #WalkAway march and rally in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The march’s founder was one of 1,500 recently pardoned by Trump for storming the Capitol.
Going through the sand: Corsairs dug too deep as they faced defeat at the Southern California Regional Team Tournament
The Corsairs’ beach volleyball team lose in Southern California Regional Team Tournament
The key to keeping Monarch Butterflies alive: The native milkweed plant
Teague Weybright, Santa Monica Community Garden Program Coordinator comes to SMC, sharing his knowledge of Monarch butterflies and the native milkweed plant that keeps them alive and thriving.
Finding strength after destruction: A conversation with Dr. Sion Roy on the Palisades Fire
As many parts of the Santa Monica College (SMC) community have been affected by the Palisades fire, SMC Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Dr. Sion Roy opens up about his experience.
Fighting food waste through the Santa Monica College Bodega
The Bodega, a free food pantry at Santa Monica College, relies on food rescuers and volunteers like Pasquale Galante, a 78 year old SMC Student. Spending his time rescuing uneaten food from local restaurants, he works on fighting food waste and insecurity.
Holocaust history honored at Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Holocaust Musuem Los Angeles recognized Holocaust survivors and remembered those who lost their lives in the genocide at its annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration.
Finishing first: Corsairs win big at the Western State Conference Pairs tournament
Corsairs’ beach volleyball pairs finish in first and fifth place at the Western State Conference Pairs Tournament at Moorpark College.
Crime Alert: SMCPD investigates on-campus sexual battery in the library, suspect not yet apprehended
Santa Monica College police is searching for the suspect of an on-campus sexual battery incident on April 30.
Mary Bauer: A calling to heal and protect
As a survivor and advocate, Mary Bauer has made it her legacy to pass on her wisdom to new generations by sharing her story.
Physical media: dead or alive?
As digital apps become the norm for music, the use of physical media starts to dwindle. Los Angeles citizens described the role physical media plays in their life and their thoughts about its future.
Does the Metro E-Line need more security?
Since COVID-19, the Metro E-Line has not only been seeing an increase in the number of passengers, but also an increase in the crime rate.
BLOOMING WITH SECOND CHANCES
Students gathered in the Student Equity Center to share their experiences with the criminal justice system while creating art
Write with Yosimar Reyes: A Look into One’s Personal History
Writer Yosimar Reyes hosted a creative writing workshop at the Student Equity Center on April 3, with students taking time to write down a critical moment of their lives.
Special Elections at SMC posit opportunity to reform student government
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.