David Yapkowitz

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Worked on 271 assignments, created 117, named on 31 bylines for The Corsair.

By (David as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 4 min read

Health at every size trending now

Take a look around Santa Monica, and you'll see the signs of health conscious citizens everywhere. Joggers, cyclists, and skateboarders fly around the block at any given time. In our current image-focused culture, fitness has become more than a necessity, but a lifestyle obsession. Despite the fact that over 30 percent of the United States is obese, apparently it's not...

By (David as managing editor) + 2 others for The Corsair - 7 min read

Master of the Lens

Salvador Carrasco is walking along the west side of campus heading towards Pearl Street to loop around to his office in the Letters and Science building. He's about to launch into the story of his decision to become a professional filmmaker, but first he has to get rid of a package. He weaves through the construction maze alongside the Math...

By (David as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 4 min read

Love in the time of classes

In the campus environment where a college can be a city unto itself, it is inevitable that students will become attracted to each other and even fall in love. Even the pursuit of a higher education cannot stall basic human emotions and needs. Romance is part of the college experience for many students. Many will have one, or several relationships...

By (David as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 3 min read

Apache Relay bring their wall of sound to The Roxy

With chords of Southern comfort and ache, Apache Relay took over The Roxy on Thursday night. The boys had come all the way from Tennessee to perform their brand of rock on the Sunset Strip, that all important spot where a band can be judged worthy or unwanted. But their sound is raw and driven, full of heart and memories....

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

What really goes bump in the night?

We've all been there, alone in our beds in the middle of night when a strange bump or thud makes our breath catch in our throats and a tingle run up our spines. You suddenly find yourself in the classic dilemma; investigate the source of the sound or, much more appealing, pull the covers over your head and hum yourself...

By (David as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 3 min read

Track team runs over competition

As the marine layer slowly blanketed the Santa Barbara Relays held at Santa Barbara City College on Friday, the near perfect conditions aided a handful of Santa Monica College runners on their way to setting personal bests in their respective events. Also competing in the meet were independent track club runners as well as unattached competitors. Unattached runners technically have...

By (David as managing editor) + 2 others for The Corsair - 4 min read

Photostory: A stroll down Artwalk 2014

Tucked away like a secret maze was the 2014 Artwalk at the Santa Monica Airport. The annual event hosts a variety of creations from local artists and Santa Monica College students. The small hanger across the street from the airport's runway, which serves as SMC's airport campus, was transformed into a tour of the inner thoughts, twisted fantasies and class...

(David as managing editor) + 2 others for The Corsair - 4 min read

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor-In-Chief; In recent issues of the Corsair, it was stated that the Associated Students have denied funding requests to college departments’ initiatives and a consultant, due to the A. S. not being given proper credit in its previous investments. We would like to officially clarify that the trend of denying funding requests stem from our vision of what...

By (David as managing editor) + 2 others for The Corsair - 3 min read

Letter from the editor

I would like to take some time out to clarify the purpose of journalism and more importantly the role of The Corsair on campus. This semester, various groups have come knocking on the newsroom door, upset at the coverage they received from myself and the staff. The Corsair is not Santa Monica College's cheerleader, or personal advertising agency. Our job...

By (David as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 2 min read

The Kooks are still hot even though they're not

The Kooks casually strolled onto the blue hued stage of The Troubadour in West Hollywood on Monday March 10, amidst deafening cries. A short intro was followed by a blast of "See The World", off of their 2006 album Inside In/Inside Out. The British group formed in 2004 and consists of lead singer Luke Pritchard, lead guitarist Hugh Harris, bass...