Jack Abramoff, once known as one of Washington's best lobbyists, spent 43 months in prison for corruption, fraud, and tax evasion. Now his son, Alex Abramoff, is stepping into the political spotlight as one of this year's Associated Student presidential candidates at Santa Monica College. “AS people might know [about his father's past], but I don’t think anybody really judges...

On the horizon of a highly competitive Associated Students election, over 40 political hopefuls crammed into a conference room in Santa Monica College's Cayton Center last Wednesday to discuss new rules and regulations concerning the election. Potential candidates listened as Benny Blaydes, Inter-Club Council adviser, outlined campaign rules and discussed changes in director responsibilities. “We didn’t expect a crowd this...

Good communication is the key to any relationship. According to Noke Taumalolo, a lack of communication is the biggest issue between the student body at Santa Monica College and their elected representatives on the Associated Students board. Taumalolo, who is running for AS president as part of the "Change We Deserve" slate, wishes to bridge the gap between the AS...

Taynara Moura, one of the four Associated Students presidential candidates, hopes that her experience, specificity, and commitment will gain her the lead during next week's election. Moura studies political science at Santa Monica College, has experience as an SMC ambassador, and has already been gathering experience with the AS as commissioner of student advocacy and financial support.“It's not something I'm...

Steubenville, Ohio typically makes headlines for football, not rape scenarios coated in cyber-bullying. Known for being standouts on the Steubenville High School football team, Ma’lik Richmond, 16, and Trent Mays, 17, grew up dreaming of playing football, according to an ABC exclusive report. Now, their futures are not looking so bright. At a beginning-of-summer party involving alcohol, Jane Doe, 16,...

Sex, lust, love, romance and the confusion of ever-changing gender roles were challenged in the exhibition, "Lust Letters." Amid a string of art galleries in the forefront of downtown Los Angeles’ China Town lies Coagula Curatorial. The most recent exhibition there, "Lust Letters," contained the works of artists Tim Youd, Gajin Fujita, Bruce Richards and Erica Rawlings. “What we wanted...

On Tuesday, Gianni Manganelli, a deaf student, was stopped by the Santa Monica College Police Department for skateboarding on campus. Manganelli was confused by the situation and demanded an interpreter. A representative from a campus disability services group acted as his interpreter, and he was not charged. Friday afternoon at the library proved to be an unlucky day for a...

The theater arts department at Santa Monica College seeks to help hopeful thespians achieve their dreams. The professors assist students in becoming skilled actors, as well as helping them with other careers in the field of theater arts. "The way the department helps young actors achieve their dreams is by teaching them the tools they need to do the work...

In the face of defeat, great players stand tall and progress forward. Athletes often find that volleyball, like other sports, promotes growth with losses, and serves as a learning experience. Keeping his head held high and moving forward, sophomore Charlie Schmittdiel leads the Santa Monica College men's volleyball team, despite their recent struggles. Schmittdiel started playing volleyball his sophomore year...

Today, society's obsession with supplements has become not only part of common conversation but a multimillion dollar industry that is constantly introducing new products, from uppers to stay awake to downers to relax. As one of these marketed products, Dream Water is a water-based drink that claims to help a person fall asleep quickly and receive a solid four to...