The first day of classes recorded possession of marijuana for sale, hit-and-run property damage and defacing public property. Santa Monica College Police Sgt. Jere Romano confirms that the most common crimes on campus are petty theft, possession of marijuana and hit-and-run property damage. On Feb. 11 around 3 p.m., hit-and-run property damage occurred in the college's parking structure, lot three,...

Gluten-free diets seem to be increasingly common these days. Even the corner grocery stores carry products with gluten-free labels. But some people are still uncertain about what being gluten-free means, and if it is the right diet choice for them. According to the Gluten Intolerance School's website, gluten can be best described as a protein that is found in grains...

The Santa Monica College Foundation recently received $1 million for online education, the largest donation that the SMC Foundation has ever received for technology. Given by Conrad Lee Klein and Joan Dempsey Klein, the donation creates the Conrad Lee Klein Fund for Online Education. The Kleins hope to give back to students who may be struggling with financial obligations. “Joan...

The Third Street Promenade is very well known and visited for its shops, movie theaters, restaurants, and bars. But just when you think you have experienced it all, its nightlife has even more to offer: a comedy theater. Every Friday and Saturday night at 10 p.m., a few members of an improvisational comedy group gather onstage at M.i. Westside Comedy...

There was just one problem for the Citrus College Owls; Corsair's forward, David Nwaba. The Santa Monica College men's basketball team had given up an eight point lead, and were clutching onto a two point lead after Owl's star Steven Thornton Jr. stole the ball at half court and soared in for a layup. With the game hanging in the...

Just in time for Black History Month, Santa Monica College held an opening reception for "African American Treasures: History and Art from the Collection of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey" at the Pete and Susan Barrett Art Gallery on Friday evening. The collection is organized in chronological order from left to right, with each piece displaying an integral part of American...

The last time the Lady Corsairs tasted victory, the new year had not even started yet. As the clock ticked down to zero, the looks on the players' faces said it all. In the midst of a trying season, the Santa Monica College women's basketball team could hold their heads a little bit higher on Wednesday night. On the heels...

A collegiate experience is more than sitting in class and learning from a textbook. It is a life experience where similar-minded students grow and excel in early adulthood independence. Most graduates, including professors, will tell you that most of the learning in higher education takes place outside the classroom. Community college is different though. A sense of belonging can often...

Once again, it is time to hand out that little golden man to the stars of the film industry. For the 85th time, the Oscars red carpet will be rolled out on Sunday in front of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The focus of the awards is usually on the big categories: Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress in...

From '80s Brit alternative rock, powerhouse DJs, rappers featured on your mix CDs in middle school, and this year's hottest indie acts, Coachella is bringing a wide variety of performers to the Indio Valley beginning on April 12. The Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, and Red Hot Chili Peppers are headlining, backed by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Lumineers, Wu Tang...