My name is Jonathan and I enjoy writing, sports, and music (playing and listening). My passion lies within the truth and only the truth.
Worked on 369 assignments, created 60, named on 58 bylines for The Corsair.
By Alci Rengifo (Jonathan as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 7 min read
The nurturing of the beast: SMC professor recalls Zawahri as an elementary schooler
When a shooter made his way to Santa Monica College on June 7, 2013 and took three lives before being shot down in the campus library, SMC professor Wendy Parise was shocked to recognize the face of the suspect. It was her former pre-school student, John Zawahri. Two years later and many questions still hover over the day when Zawahri,...
By Juan Lopez (Jonathan as managing editor) + 2 others for The Corsair - 5 min read
New student trustee Jonathan Eady enters the Board of Trustees
If one were to ask the average student voting populace of Santa Monica College what it was the student trustee does, most students would be at a loss. At most, they know that trustees represent students on the Board of Trustees, which if you ask former student trustees, is just the tip of the iceberg. The role of student trustee...
By Tim "Eun" Lee (Jonathan as managing editor) + 4 others for The Corsair - 4 min read
Pico Youth & Family Center Protests to Fight Possible Closure
The roads between the Pico Youth & Family (PYFC) Center and the Santa Monica City Hall were trodden with fervent protest last Thursday. In the protest, PYFC members, families, friends and children marched with hopes of the Center’s continuance. A few passing by cars honked in support. Many protesters came with signs and drums, chanting in orchestrated cadence:“Let PYFC thrive!...
By Alci Rengifo (Jonathan as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 6 min read
Bringing "The Shape Shifter" to life
Like a well-mobilized small army, the Film 33 production class began production on its latest short film project over the weekend. Led by professor Salvador Carrasco, a crew composed entirely have students have been trekking their way from the Bundy campus to the Van Nays to make "The Shape Shifter." Written and directed by SMC film student Kelly Thompson, the...
By Alci Rengifo (Jonathan as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 5 min read
Rhythm of the night: hanging out with the talent of Synapse
An hour before showtime and the backstage area of The Broad was a scene of controlled chaos as dancers, instructors and stage hands swarmed to prepare for Saturday night's performance. On nearby stairs a dancer stepped on broken glass and pressed a band aid against her slashed toe, determined to not miss the show. It was the return of Synapse,...
By Claudius West (Jonathan as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 4 min read
Black Surfers Collective: Riding the tide
The day wasn't bright but it did start early for Jeff Williams co-president of the Black Surfers Collective. “I load my truck, come to the beach and get ready for busloads of kids," said Williams. Around the tent were surfboards, bodysuits, food and lots of surfers ready to introduce Los Angeles area youth to the waves; all free as part...
By Claudius West (Jonathan as desk editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 6 min read
OPINION: Fight for $15: Don't celebrate yet
Recently, the city of Los Angeles passed a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour. As I expected the peasants danced in the street, the city government called it progress and the talking heads on cable news debated. The increase, while long overdue is nowhere near anything to celebrate. The minimum wage is important if one believes that those who...
By Alci Rengifo (Jonathan as desk editor) + 2 others for The Corsair - 6 min read
OPINION: Letter to the Editor: Local pastor on LGBT rights
Recently, the country of Ireland has legalized the recognition of homosexual “marriage”. Also, in a few weeks, the US Supreme Court is expected to render its decision on the subject. Some expect the Court will force homosexual marriage upon all of America, despite the expressed will of the people in many states, who have amended their state Constitutions to define...
By Paulina Eriksson (Jonathan as managing editor) + 3 others for The Corsair - 5 min read
Student entrepreneurs plot graphs for success
Drawing endless of graphs in his math classes was what made Ron Chinitz, former student at Santa Monica College, come up with the idea of Coordimate. But the day his favorite professor, Don Murray, took 5 minutes from class to give a short speech about the importance of being precise in graphing, his decision was solidified. “I was like 'Okay,...
By Oskar Zinnemann (Jonathan as managing editor) + 4 others for The Corsair - 7 min read
A former IDF soldier's hopes for peace
Hailing from the land of Israel, SMC student Elinor Nahmani is a creative and passionate patriot. A former soldier in the Israel Defense Forces and an aspiring filmmaker, Nahmani is dedicated to preserving the memory of her homeland and highlighting the tragedies on both sides of the Middle East conflict. She sat down with us to share her views on...