Cam Brewster 6/17/26 Cam Brewster 6/17/26

Lavender graduation ceremony celebrates queer futures

SMC LGBTQ+ graduates participate in their own commencement ceremony with speeches honoring queer history and celebrating queer futures.

Izabel Enrique 6/17/26 Izabel Enrique 6/17/26

BTS' Album, “ARIRANG:” Was the Comeback Worth the Wait?

“ARIRANG” has a tracklist of 14 songs — with SWIM being the title track — and overall leans into a hip-hop and pop sound.

Jinhao Tian 6/17/26 Jinhao Tian 6/17/26

Performing for the Pier

During the spring of 2026, performers on the Santa Monica Pier created a lively public space for residents, visitors and passing crowds.

Michael Diebert 6/17/26 Michael Diebert 6/17/26

A Slice of Survival: D’Amore’s Pizza

After losing his home in the Palisades Fire, Malibu restaurant owner Joe D’Amore works to keep his family business alive amid the community’s recovery.

Vicki Mehdi 6/14/26 Vicki Mehdi 6/14/26

Dreams Come True at Sharks’ Valley

Students from the SMC Business Club gathered to pitch their startup ideas to potential investors.

Kayjel J. Mairena 6/14/26 Kayjel J. Mairena 6/14/26

Free non-credit ESL courses offered at SMC

SMC is offering a free noncredit English as a second language course during summer 2026 for day laborers.

Tori Campbell 6/13/26 Tori Campbell 6/13/26

Culture and Community Meet at the DS Night Market

Oak Soonthornwan’s DS Night Market in Chinatown serves up Thai cuisine along with art, music, and culture.

Jordi Garcia Sosa 6/9/26 Jordi Garcia Sosa 6/9/26

¡Qué belleza! Oaxacans at SMC Show Off Tradition with the Guelaguezta.

Oaxacans at SMC hosted a colorful traditional celebration at the SMC main campus.

Cam Brewster 6/9/26 Cam Brewster 6/9/26

Good Vibes Only at the SMC Mental Health Fair

For Mental Health Awareness Month, various mental health professionals, wellness practitioners, and students gathered in the school quad amid music, raffles and refreshments

Vicki Mehdi 6/8/26 Vicki Mehdi 6/8/26

SMC Student Premieres ‘Hit T.V Series’ Rob

Student Andrew Sanchez turns a five-minute classwork assignment into a three-episode TV series.

Kayvon Nili‑Esfahani 6/8/26 Kayvon Nili‑Esfahani 6/8/26

SMC Cafeteria Draws Mixed Reviews From Students

Students say SMC’s cafeteria offers average food and limited dining options, raising questions about campus food quality and the loss of vendors since 2020.

Silke Eichholz 6/7/26 Silke Eichholz 6/7/26

LA Mode 2026: From Classroom to Catwalk

With 21 collections, student crews and real production roles, SMC students prepared for LA Mode 2026, the college’s annual fashion show, held this year at the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center.