The gunman who went on a shooting rampage through Santa Monica Friday afternoon has been identified as John Zawahri, who was confirmed as a former Santa Monica College student. Armed with a .223 rifle, a handgun, and enough ammunition capable of firing 1300 rounds, the gunman was taken down in the Santa Monica College library by three officers, one from...

It may have been just a friendly competition, but don't tell that to Tim Pierce. The former University of California, Los Angeles All-American and current head coach of the Santa Monica College men's soccer team had his full arsenal on display Wednesday evening as a member of the SMC faculty soccer team, playing an instrumental role in the team's lone...

The weather reflected the mood of the team – just the right amount of sunshine, coupled with a gentle breeze that teases the hair and leaves the skin feeling refreshed. Matt Herold, assistant coach of the Santa Monica College women's soccer team, had just put the team through several drills that cultivated ball-control skills and overall physical fitness. It is...

Arriving at the eighth hole, jokes were passed around. "If I win this hole, lunch is on me," one golfer jested. He planted his feet on the green, grips his club, aims, hits. The ball made it ten feet from the hole. There was disappointment and anticipation as the next golfer lined up at the $10,000 hole, where anyone who...

What's love got to do with it? Everything. Love, a subject that has plagued mankind for centuries, is one of the central themes at the heart of "Thoroughly Modern Millie," the latest production from the Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department. Originally written by Richard Morris, the play takes the audience on a journey back to the Roaring '20s, a...

Student Athlete of the Year might be a lifetime achievement for some people. It might signal the winding down of a dream that began during childhood. But for Weber State University quarterback Alfonso Medina, it is just the beginning. “I think winning [Student Athlete of the Year] is pretty crazy," said Medina. "I thought I had a good season, but...

Santa Monica College hosted its annual Student Athletic Awards breakfast on Thursday morning, recognizing student athletes across the entire athletic department. Each student athlete is selected for an award, not only for their accomplishments in their particular sport, but for displaying high academic success as well. The awards are hosted by the SMC General Advisory Board, which is made up...

Too much of a good thing could be damaging. While good health is heavily promoted to encourage being active and maintaining a healthy weight, there has not been much awareness of those who work out in excess, and how it can potentially cause negative effects on the body. Amanda Ebner, a personal trainer for six years, based in the West...

I have become a very arrogant person throughout my life. I have been known to walk away and avoid certain debates because I do not want to embarrass people in public. I am prone to long rants and expletive laced tirades directed to my television and computer screen. The source of these narcissistic traits? An addiction. Yes, I suffer from...

The Los Angeles Kings have begun their quest to defend the National Hockey League championship, in their third-consecutive postseason playoff appearance. There are those in the city who are hopeful that the Kings will repeat as champions. Former Kings player and current Kings commentator, Daryl Evans is one of them. “Like last year a lot of things have to fall...