Award-winning writer as well as film school graduate with a wide variety of interests ranging from the arts to current events. Santa Monica, California
Worked on 592 assignments, created 246, named on 221 bylines for The Corsair.
By James Powel (Alci as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Corsair - 2 min read
Sunset Music Festival: The sun will also rise on day 2
To have walked amongst the collection of humanity at the seventh annual Sunset Strip Music Festival was to sample the denizens of Hollywood. There were the men and women who had weapons grade spiked hair, there was the man with two red side pony tails who brought a pit bull to the concert, and there was the friendly cad who...
(Alci as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Corsair - 5 min read
Comic book fandom gathers at Long Beach Comic-Con
Last week, Long Beach became ground zero for lovers of all things within the comic book pop culture universe; Comic-Con held its annual gathering of costumed denizens and fanboys, ready to devour the latest in comic book media. Immediately upon entering, visitors were treated to gaggles of cosplaying men, women, and children in homemade costumes, with characters ranging from Marvel’s...
By Rachel Gianuario (Alci as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Corsair - 7 min read
DA tules the Elections Committee violated the Brown Act
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office ruled that last year’s Elections Committee violated several sections of a public meetings law at two meetings concerning actions made about previous Associated Students Director of Activities, Matthew Nicholson. The Brown Act, a law guaranteeing the public’s right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies, is used to prevent undisclosed...
By Trev Angone (Alci as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Corsair - 3 min read
Corsairs primed for huge matchup versus Glendale this Saturday
The Santa Monica College Corsairs are coming off their biggest win of the season after dismantling the Antelope Valley Marauders this past Saturday 66-7. After a deflating loss to Southwestern two weeks prior, it would have come as no surprise to see a team like SMC with high expectations suffer from something of a hangover going into their next matchup....
By James Powel (Alci as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Corsair - 4 min read
A parade of vintage glory: Mustang rally dazzles in the valley heat
The corners of Roscoe Blvd. and Orion Street were turned into a car lover's paradise on Sunday. In the northwest corner, Mustangs were gathered like the cool kids in high school and the low-riders situated behind them stood as their Danny Zuko-esque foil. To their south were the custom rods, the wild children of cars. A truck resembling a World...
By James Powel (Alci as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Corsair - 5 min read
"Redskins" name not welcomed at publication, the world should do the same
If you were to call a man in New England a Patriot, he would greet you warmly and thank you. If you were to call a man in Dallas a Cowboy, he would likely give you his hat. If you were to call a Native American a "Redskin," you would likely be punched in the face, deservedly so. There is...
By Alci Rengifo (Alci as editor-in-chief) + 1 other for The Corsair - 3 min read
Letter from the editor: Political reflections amid a Hong Kong Spring
This edition of The Corsair will look into a very organic part of campus life, and that is its political process which is an arena where both students and administrators are tested. Our fourth issue of the semester features some new developments concerning issues that have shadowed campus politics since last spring. The District Attorney of Los Angeles has ruled...
By Jose Gutierrez (Alci as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Corsair - 4 min read
Editing continues on epic Film 33 project "Cora"
The Film 33 department’s latest film, the period epic “Cora”, continues to come together piece by piece in its weekly editing sessions. The film’s beautifully shot pieces still stand without an original score, since it cannot contain copyrighted music due to the nature of film festivals, which judge films based on their original content. Other than that, the film undergoes...
(Alci as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Corsair - 4 min read
Please bring more food to the campus cafeteria
A space amidst the crowded cafeteria remains vacant since the Bread Factory was abruptly evicted last semester. What was once a go-to eating destination between classes has turned into no man's land. We're now well into the fall semester, and some of us are wondering when and what will replace the former shop. Known for it's inexpensive, fast and friendly...
(Alci as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Corsair - 3 min read
The fate of the Bread Factory space: no one knows
When students walk into Santa Monica College, they are faced with overbearing workloads, frustrating financial situations, and pressure to choose the right major for themselves. In lieu of those difficulties, students need a place to refuel and eat. That usually sends them to Eat Street or one of the other stores on campus like Starbucks. SMC does not own these...