The day wasn't bright but it did start early for Jeff Williams co-president of the Black Surfers Collective. “I load my truck, come to the beach and get ready for busloads of kids," said Williams. Around the tent were surfboards, bodysuits, food and lots of surfers ready to introduce Los Angeles area youth to the waves; all free as part...

Recently, the city of Los Angeles passed a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour. As I expected the peasants danced in the street, the city government called it progress and the talking heads on cable news debated. The increase, while long overdue is nowhere near anything to celebrate. The minimum wage is important if one believes that those who...

Recently, the country of Ireland has legalized the recognition of homosexual “marriage”. Also, in a few weeks, the US Supreme Court is expected to render its decision on the subject. Some expect the Court will force homosexual marriage upon all of America, despite the expressed will of the people in many states, who have amended their state Constitutions to define...

Drawing endless of graphs in his math classes was what made Ron Chinitz, former student at Santa Monica College, come up with the idea of Coordimate. But the day his favorite professor, Don Murray, took 5 minutes from class to give a short speech about the importance of being precise in graphing, his decision was solidified. “I was like 'Okay,...

Hailing from the land of Israel, SMC student Elinor Nahmani is a creative and passionate patriot. A former soldier in the Israel Defense Forces and an aspiring filmmaker, Nahmani is dedicated to preserving the memory of her homeland and highlighting the tragedies on both sides of the Middle East conflict. She sat down with us to share her views on...

Hamilton High School senior shortstop Adriana Hernandez is steps away from pain in the top of the fifth inning in a game against the Westchester Comets. The Comet baserunner breaks for second to steal the base, Hernandez breaks to stop her.10 steps...nine...eightShe's run this path before with the only incident resulting from it being an out. Five...four...three. Hernandez leaps towards...

Antelope Valley. Win. Glendale. Win. West LA. Win. LA Valley. Win. LA Southwest. Win. Santa Barbara. Win. LA Pierce. Win. The Santa Monica College Corsairs' football won all seven of their conference games in the 2014-15 season. After four seasons consisting of 27 straight Western State Conference wins and four consecutive conference championships for the Corsairs, led by coach Gifford...

Sitting at a bench in the clock tower courtyard on a sunny May afternoon 24 year old Santa Monica College students Javier Lopez and Bridy Azurdia share smiles and laughs between classes. Affable, thoughtful and seemingly care free, you would never suspect at first glance that the soft spoken Biology major would also be a man of combat. Javier grew...

Most people will agree that physical health is of utmost importance to living a long and healthy life. Eating well, going to the gym, are all things that a ‘physically healthy’ person usually incorporates to their life. Would just as many people agree with that mental health is just as important as physical health, especially when it comes to living...

Inter-Club Council Vice Chair Courtney King tearfully resolved "I can't go in the office, like it's so heavy with all the things people are saying about me behind my back." Sustainability director Andrea Gonzalez echoed the feeling of negative attitudes within the Santa Monica College Associated Students office, saying she too knows of things other directors are saying of her....