William Shakespeare's “Henry VIII,” interpreted from a Spanish perspective by Spain's Rakata theater company, made its U. S. debut at Santa Monica College's Broad Stage on Thursday. The play was a smash hit at the Globe Theater in London that gave the audience a glimpse of the life of Shakespearean Henry VIII of his rivalry for power with intriguers and...

Stoic, powerful, legendary – these are a few words to describe the thousands of terra-cotta warrior statues residing in the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum in China. Now, two versions have made their way to the Santa Monica College library. In the aftermath of the June shooting, some students view the statues as protectors of the library. Edgar Gudiel, an SMC...

In 1936, Spain was in flames, the country was in a civil war and Professor Miguel Aparicio’s grandmother, Manuela Quintero Avila, known as “Nena,” was there to see it happen. Aparicio, who teaches French at Santa Monica College, has recorded the story of his family in his new book titled “Nena y Gloria,” a story that spans from the foamy...

As the cold and flu season approaches, many are trying to stay healthy and keep their immune systems strong. Between five and 20 percent of Americans will catch a cold or flu, and over 200,000 are hospitalized every year, according to WebMD. When suffering from a common cold or the flu, it may be hard to determine which one you...

Less than a week after the 226th anniversary of the Constitution, the United States government officially shut down. On Oct. 1, the government sent home thousands of workers without pay and suspended social services. Starting Tuesday, countless government-funded services were either shut down or severely restricted, including national parks. Not all services will be halted; federal employees have now been...

With just over five minutes remaining in Saturday’s matchup between the Santa Monica College football team and the West Los Angeles Wildcats, the Corsairs found themselves desperately clinging to a five-point lead as the Wildcats forged their way inside the Corsairs' 20-yard line. After a methodically orchestrated drive by the Wildcats, it seemed very likely that the Corsairs would have...

James Underdown is dedicated to prove that UFOs, psychic powers and paranormal abilities are all impossible. Underdown is a professional skeptic and investigator, and director of the nonprofit Center for Inquiry in Los Angeles. He is also the founder of the organization Independent Investigator Group, which investigates fringe science, paranormal and extraordinary claims from a rational, scientific viewpoint. Santa Monica...

As the popularity of social media rises, more services are being offered online and finding the potential love of your life, or a fast fling, can now be just a click away. With many sites so easily accessible, online dating has steadily been an increasingly popular way for many people to find a partner. Instead of the awkward silence of...

On Saturday, the Santa Monica College Broad Stage was illuminated by the music, dancers and dazzling colors of "An American Tango," a ballet that tells the love story and journey of one of America's greatest ballroom dance couples, Frank and Yolanda Veloz. Those attending the show were treated to a whirlwind of technicolor artwork and lighting, nostalgia for dance and...

A classic, red Volkswagen bug convertible was on display at last weekend’s 8th Annual AltCar Expo in Santa Monica’s Civic Center. It would have been ordinary except for the fact that it was electric-powered. The Volkswagen was donated to the expo and has been in development for four years at Santa Monica High School through the Team Marine organization. Big...