Joe Pehanich, who has played soccer since he was 3 years old, was an obvious choice for head coach of the Santa Monica College women’s soccer team. “It was an honor to have Aaron [Benditson] and Tim [Pierce] recommend me,” said Pehanich. “I feel blessed to have this position.” Bendtison was the previous women's soccer coach, and Pierce is currently...

The Santa Monica College Lady Corsairs soccer team fought hard on Friday, but ultimately fell short in a tough loss at home to the Ventura College Pirates, 1-0, for their third consecutive loss. There were many outstanding defensive plays on both sides of the field, especially by Monique Boe, Lady Corsairs' goalkeeper and tri-captain. She made save after save, except...

Poet laureate of Los Angeles, Eloise Klein Healy, was scheduled to give a reading at Santa Monica College on Thursday, but she fell ill, which resulted in an improvised poetry performance by SMC's English professors Will Doucet and Mario Padilla. The full details about what struck down Healy have not been released, SMC English professor and event organizer Hari Vishwanadha...

Thirteen people were shot dead, and eight more were injured after a shooting rampage took place Monday on what should be one of our nation’s most fortified installations, the U. S. Naval Sea Systems Command. According to the Navy, the base is the largest of the Navy’s five-system commands, and the shooting occurred inside command headquarters, Building 197. The shooter,...

As the lights dim down, the surrounding voices shudder with excitement. The smell of popcorn wafts through the air as groups of eager girls whisper loudly at each other, “Zayn is my favorite!” and “I can’t wait to see Harry!” The previews are barely audible as the anticipation of the fans grows. When the main feature starts, screams and cheers...

Psychological Services is at least one place Santa Monica College students can go to release their thoughts, work on solutions, and talk about any issues that may be stressing them out and wearing down their mental health. Along with the efforts of Psychological Services to assist students, the department has been awarded the Student Mental Health Grant that can bring...

In the maze of Santa Monica College, students of different cultures and ethnicities attend class, cram at the library and dine in the cafeteria. Inevitably, a glance, a stare or an exchange of words will signal a deep attraction between two people who may be of different ethnic backgrounds. Nationwide, interracial relationships are gaining steam, and the heart is overthrowing...

As 2014 nears, some are concerned about the plume of incoming radioactive material from Japan said to reach the U. S. coast. Since the Tohoku tsunami that ravaged Japan on March 11, 2011, a large plume of radioactive material traveling with the ocean’s current will reach U. S. coastal waters in 2014, and will peak in 2016, according to ocean...

As students settle into their school routines, at least one student is already thinking of next semester. Ty Moura, the new Associated Students president, has already put in motion several initiatives to help the student body. With a plan for implementing "affordability, sustainability and awareness," Moura wants to build on the Santa Monica College community. Moura has started working on...

Chances are that you or someone you know has some sort of mental illness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in four adults in America is afflicted by mental illness. This past spring semester put mental health on the forefront of Santa Monica College’s attention with issues such as suicide, bomb threats and shootings. But according to...