Receiving an invitation through an email from the White House to a dinner to celebrate modern art is not the most convincing way to be honored for your work. “I didn’t pay attention to it; I was going to delete it, and I sent probably three people that email just to make sure I wasn’t doing anything stupid,” said Santa...

Four new police hires are authorized for the Santa Monica College Police Department, but it could take several months to hire them, especially if they are in the military or have lived out of state. The officers slated for hire are not necessarily a part of the recent security changes that came about as a result of the June 7...

As the fog rolled over Corsair Stadium, the Santa Monica College Corsairs fought their way to a 30-27 victory over the Chaffey College Panthers, behind an offensive attack led by quarterback Steven Hamm, and a stout second half defensive performance highlighted by linebacker Dajuan Perryman. It took some time for the Corsairs to find their rhythm defensively, allowing 20 points...

What to eat may be easier for some than others, but if you are like me, and you care about price, nutrition and proximity, that choice may not come as easy to you. However, this past week I've gone to The Bread Factory a few times. What used to be a place where only coffee was available has now become...

Los Angeles Music and Art School celebrated its 16th annual Stars for the Arts benefit at the Santa Monica College Broad Stage last Saturday. LAMusArt hosted a night of music for friends and supporters of art education to benefit underserved children in East Los Angeles. The event opened with the LAMusArt Youth Choral ensemble, who sang John Lennon and Paul...

The rolling thunder and occasional lightning were not the only ominous signs of things to come last Saturday, Sept. 7 at Mt. San Jacinto College. All it took was a handful of plays to see that the Santa Monica College Corsairs were going to have a hard time putting a formidable offensive attack together as they dropped their opening game,...

As Fashion Week comes to an end, it's safe to say it was a success. Designers showed off their fashionable, statement-making spring 2014 lines. People came from all over and filled the streets of New York with fashion. Some of the most influential people in the business showed off their skills or just came to show support. Parties were had...

If homework, tests, or financial aid are not enough to boil the blood of the Santa Monica College students, then parking can definitely get the job done. Semester after semester, new students are introduced to the horror that is Santa Monica College parking, while returning students try and find different ways to avoid the chaos. Parking is not an easy...

Lights! Camera! Fashion! The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off in New York, N. Y. at 9 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Sept. 5, and anyone who is someone was there. Celebrities and socialites filled the seats to watch their favorite designers showcase their spring 2014 lines. After starting on a bit of a boring note with designs by Nicholas K, whose...

Sept. 11, 2001 marked the beginning of the 21st century. It set in motion the dominant themes of the last decade, and opened the door for conflicts that will cast a shadow over generations to come. On the 12th anniversary of the attacks, we inevitably question whether the world has changed. The world has indeed changed, but not for the...