David Hawkins

Photographer for CSUN with 4 years of photojournalism experience.

Worked on 49 assignments, created 0, named on 2 bylines for The Daily Sundial (33), The Corsair (16).

By (David as collaborator) + 5 others for The Corsair - 3 min read

Making the sacrifice for Lent

Santa Monica College student Allison Griffin went to a Catholic church in Los Angeles as a child, but since her youth, she has not committed to Lent. "I believe in God, but honestly, I don't follow any particular religion," said Griffin. "I really wouldn't give anything up for Lent since I haven't done it in so long." But some religious...

By (David as collaborator) + 5 others for The Corsair - 4 min read

Winning tradition for Madison Higgins

Championships and individual awards are nothing new to the Corsairs' point guard Madison Higgins. But what the young college freshman has planned next is definitely unfamiliar ground. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Higgins first picked up a basketball when he was 2 years old. "I have to give my dad credit; he put the ball in my hands," said...

By (David as collaborator) + 5 others for The Corsair - 3 min read

David Nwaba, a match-up nightmare

David Nwaba has been referred to as a match-up nightmare by Jerome Jenkins, the head coach of the Santa Monica College men's basketball team. Recently honored as the player of the year for the Western State South Conference, and named to the all-conference team as well, Nwaba is the type of player that other teams game plan for. Playing as...

By (David as collaborator) + 5 others for The Corsair - 3 min read

Citrus sours Corsairs' run at conference title

It was just two weeks ago when David Nwaba led the Santa Monica College men's basketball team to a nail-biting victory against Citrus College. This time, the Citrus College Owls had the last hoot. Down five to start the second half in Thursday's game, the Owls turned that deficit into a two-point lead, using back-to-back threes in the first two-and-a-half...

By (David as collaborator) + 5 others for The Corsair - 4 min read

How to maintain healthy New Year's resolutions

With spring break approaching, many people have a new motivation to consider resuming their New Year's resolution to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. But for many, including athletes, it can be difficult to find the time to fit in workouts with busy schedules. "I work out even when I'm on vacation by finding a treadmill," says Santa Monica College...

By (David as collaborator) + 5 others for The Corsair - 3 min read

SMC celebrates African American art

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...