In a serene setting filled with floral scents and a recording of birds chirping, water flowing, there is a calm energy in the room. There are sculptures of health deities, pure plant essences around the room, and medicinal essential oils bottled up and spread across a table. Everyone in the room whether curious or looking for healing have gathered from...

Valentine's Day is over but people from Asian countries continue to spread love. On March 14, "We have an another important day for men and boys which is called White Day," said Kana Ueda, a Santa Monica College student from Japan. On Valentine's Day In America, men give gifts to women to show their love and appreciation. However, in Japan...

Since Cinequest Film Festival barged its way into San Jose 25 years ago, it has steadily grown and built prestige. From bringing in 3,000 people in its first year back in 1990, 100,000 people are now cramming themselves into the city every year to see some of the world's most talented up and coming filmmakers showcase their work. Spanning from...

Cihuatl Ce performs feminist rap while people find friends, take photos, and mingle outside City Hall. A man named Alex Shabbot hands out women’s liberation zines below its steps. It is his way of ensuring “liberation not only for our sisters but also for the world.” People in the crowd wear purple berets and carry signs referencing feminist literature and...

"If a thousand suns were to rise and stand in the noon sky, blazing, such brilliance would be like the fierce brilliance of that mighty self."- Bhagavad GitaOn Saturday, Norwalk became a feverish sight of color and music as hundreds gathered to participate in the annual Holi Festival Of Colors. The event is part of a worldwide celebration of the...

The Santa Monica College women's tennis team began a pivotal week in the 2015 season by falling to Western State Conference rival Santa Barbara City College 5-4 on Tuesday. The loss dropped the lady Corsairs out of a a three-way-tie for first place, against both Santa Barbara--their opponent for Tuesday--and Glendale, whom they will be seeing Thursday. The Lady Corsairs,...

From the yesteryear of Napster to today’s torrent sites, YouTube rips, and streaming services, music lovers are always on the lookout for a free fix of their favorite artists, finding ways around paying for music downloads. According to the latest Nielsen ratings on music sales, digital downloads are the primary source for music sales, but the numbers are declining due...

Like a mad seer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pretended to predict the apocalypse in front of the United States Congress last week. Negotiations with Iran are worthless according to him, adding that they're the greatest threat to the planet and a year away from getting the bomb; he even went so far as to describe Iran as "spreading its...

Santa Monica College student Rom Mir describes secret parties, the delicate task of illegally drinking alcohol, constant hook ups, and dancing to the latest pop hits. But Mir is not describing student life in Los Angeles, she is describing life in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mir belongs to the generation of Iranians growing up in a fast changing, technologically...

Our campus is a vast collection of nationalities and international students. In this week's issue a Santa Monica College student gives us a small look into student life inside the Islamic Republic of Iran. While most of the world is going through turbulent times, Iran is a particularly important country to know about because of its importance to the Middle...