For Californians looking to vacation to an active, fun-filled environment, Santa Monica College student Eduardo Jaime said Costa Rica should definitely be on their list. Jaime, who has lived in California his whole life, described his middle school trip to Costa Rica as a relaxing time. "There wasn't a bunch of buildings, and it wasn't overpopulated," said Jaime, when sharing...

Head coach Nicole Ryan feels optimistic about the team's future despite a rocky start. "I feel like we're growing and learning and developing after every match," says Ryan. "I'm hopeful that our girls are going to figure it out and turn things around and be successful in conference."The Lady Corsairs currently sport a 4-11 record, 1-4 in Western State Conference...

As of right now, each major professional sport has its own handbook of regulations on how long players must be out of high school in order to be eligible to play for any major organization. According to the National Football League’s regional combines website, a person must be out of high school for at least three full NFL seasons in...

Being in a relationship during college — a time when students burn the midnight oil with schoolwork while trying to figure out what they want to do with the rest of their lives — can be difficult. It can be especially strenuous for those who are not willing to put in the patience and time it takes to nurture a...

The ceiling began to cave in. Father Merrin's breath penetrated through the bitter, cold room, as he attempted to condemn the demon back to hell. The demon that had possessed young Regan MacNeil slowly twisted her head around her shoulders, smiling malevolently, reflecting on the chaos that it had brought upon the MacNeil family. Arguably, the most horrendous and terrifying...

The Great California ShakeOut fell short of being a statewide emergency earthquake drill, and felt more like an elementary school student's dream of not doing anything while class was in session. Rather than being organized, during what was supposed to be a precautionary drill, students were wandering about the campus clueless as to what the actual purpose of the drill...

Today's professional athletes live in an age where $30 million contracts resemble pocket change. These athletes normally come with a heavy skill set and an overwhelming dose of talent. However, rich or poor, they have all undergone a process of grade school and sometimes college in order to earn the wealth they so vigorously crave. Now, due to the money-starved...

With the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as "Obamacare," scheduled to initiate on Jan. 1, 2014, it is still uncertain what the new health care system will bring to students and people everywhere. The ACA is a law mandated by the U. S. government that requires every citizen to acquire health care insurance by the beginning of the new year....

I was 9 years old when my friend Sammy gave me a call and told me to turn on my television to channel 13. There, I saw a hulk of a man giving an interview. He carried himself with such arrogance. With a fierce mixture of attitude and determination, he shouted how he was going to tear his opponent limb...

For any travelers looking to enrich their appreciation for historical content around the world, Santa Monica College student Lillian Ryan says that England and Mexico should definitely be on your list. As an international relations major at SMC, Ryan's passion for traveling sends her on a different experience almost every summer. Two memorable trips include her trips to London, Englad...