After her Monday classes, Briana Marchencke, a psychology major at Santa Monica College, was on her way to enjoy some cold beverages on the beach with three of her friends. Despite having daily obligations, she consistently goes out. She was very distressed at the thought of missing out when, a few weeks prior, her mother told her she could not...

With a conference-leading nine touchdowns, Melvin Davis has helped the Santa Monica College football team to a 3-0 conference record, 5-2 overall, and has them primed for a run at their third straight Pacific Conference championship. “It’s all a blessing," Davis said. "I can’t do it without my team. If we play as a unit, everything goes as planned. We...

The Santa Monica College cosmetology department presented its second graduation fashion show with a pin ceremony showcasing the creative work of their students on Saturday, Oct. 26. Every three months, cosmetology students graduate and are brought together for the annual graduation ceremony, said John Rogers, chair of the cosmetology department. Rogers said that the graduation ceremony, along with the fashion...

For Californians looking to vacation to an active, fun-filled environment, Santa Monica College student Eduardo Jaime said Costa Rica should definitely be on their list. Jaime, who has lived in California his whole life, described his middle school trip to Costa Rica as a relaxing time. "There wasn't a bunch of buildings, and it wasn't overpopulated," said Jaime, when sharing...

November is here, and Thanksgiving is approaching. But Santa Monica College student Isadora Calella will not be having the traditional juicy turkey this year. Instead, her Dutch and Italian family has adapted a vegetarian lifestyle to fit an all-meat holiday. Calella's father is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated to the United States from Sicily in the 1920s. Her mother...

Foundation is the essential base for any look. It can hide stubborn blemishes and red spots, cover wrinkles and give your face a flawless look. It can become your best friend or worst enemy if not applied correctly. Finding your perfect match can take some time. There are also many different forms, such as liquid, powder and mousse just to...

At a glance, Grand Theft Auto V is severely handicapped by incomplete impressions attributed to real-life violence. Truth is, playing the game is more like criticizing the very foundations of American culture. In the era of movie remakes and annual Apple products, customers are treated to what feels like cosmetic changes every year. However, judging a book solely by its...

With ticket prices going up and studios churning out factory products, movies are starting to lose some of their luster in the digital age when competing against a caravan of hit television shows. From "The Walking Dead" to "Breaking Bad," television is undergoing a renaissance that can range from the grand and fantastic to finely-tuned miniseries. In the 1970s, cinema...

What would an egg dancing the cha-cha look like? Laura Gorenstein Miller, choreographer, artistic director and founder of Helios Dance Theater, found herself imagining this picture for the animated film, “Puss in Boots,” directed by her husband Chris Miller. On Saturday morning, a large audience was treated to the show “Puss in Boots: From Drawings To Dance,” which mixed live...

When Rafael Silva left the heat and crystalline shores of Rio de Janeiro to play soccer in the United States, he never imagined he would find himself in the bone-crushing arena of American football as Santa Monica College's prime kicker. "I came here to play soccer," Silva said. "I knew the football coach. He's a friend of mine. He told...