“Big Mama Thornton” Screening
Fans attended a documentary screening about the blues icon who sang “Hound Dog” first.
‘On the road to being a good artist’ with Liv Aanrud
New addition to the SMC Art Department, Liv Aanrud brings encouragement, humor, color and solidarity to campus.
Mary Bauer Urges Students to Reject Hate
Holocaust survivor Mary Bauer reflected on Auschwitz, discrimination, and the importance of remembering history.
Environmental Documentary “Out of Plain Sight” Shown at SMC
Xia visited SMC for a screening and Q&A of her documentary, “Out of Plain Sight.”
Global Motion Dance
The Global Motion Dance performance took place at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage.
To the Beat of the Rhythm of the Day
Santa Monica College percussion ensemble performed a variety of styles during a Friday afternoon performance.
Downtown to Beverly Hills in 20 Minutes on Metro’s New D line extension.
LA Metro extends the D line to Beverly Hills with three new stations, improving access ahead of the World Cup and future connection to UCLA.
SMC Vocal Jazz Concert Brings Music and Community Together
Santa Monica College’s Vocal Jazz Ensembles delivered an evening of live vocal jazz at BroadStage, showcasing student talent, award-winning performances and the community built through music education.
Student Workers Say SMC’s Bodega Meets Basic Needs but Faces Space and Supply Limits
The on-campus food pantry serves more than 100 students daily, offering produce, clothing, and hygiene items through partnerships with local grocers.
Earth Day at Emeritus
Santa Monica College’s Emeritus program hosted “Earth Day,” a free public event featuring short films and a panel discussion on eco-filmmaking, at the auditorium on the SMC Emeritus campus on Wednesday, April 22.
A madman resurrects inside the LA Church
Fourth months after his public execution, deathmatch wrestler Phil Insane returned to the ring.
At BroadStage, Synapse rehearsal reflects on growth and return
On April 29, Synapse Contemporary Dance Theater dress rehearsed for their spring performances at BroadStage.
Garden & Grow
SMC’s Club Grow’s gardening workshops featured seed-planting and seed ball-making.
Does SMC’s Center for Media and Design Campus Need a Cafeteria?
A close look at the Center for Media and Design’s current dining options and whether they are a good substitute for a cafeteria on campus.
Mother’s Day Glass Sale takes over Pico Farmers Market, Courtesy of SMC Art Department
Shoppers at the Pico Farmers Market stopped to view handmade glasswork by SMC glass artists ahead of Mother’s Day.
Music to feel, touch and laugh with
The Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra presented its Spring Children’s Concert, a family-friendly, interdisciplinary show on Sunday, April 26, at BroadStage at the SMC Performing Arts Center.
Cybersecurity Breach Impacts SMC’s Canvas Site
Santa Monica College among nearly 9,000 institutions affected by the May 7 Canvas cyberattack, leaving students and faculty locked out of the site for hours.
LA Times Festival of Books Returns
Panels, Signings and Food Trucks Draw a Huge Crowd to USC for the 31st Annual Literary Celebration
From Rocketry to Career Networking, SMC’s Club Row Showcases Student‑Led Communities
More than a dozen student organizations gathered on the campus quad to recruit members and highlight opportunities for involvement.