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...

November is here, and Thanksgiving is approaching. But Santa Monica College student Isadora Calella will not be having the traditional juicy turkey this year. Instead, her Dutch and Italian family has adapted a vegetarian lifestyle to fit an all-meat holiday. Calella's father is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated to the United States from Sicily in the 1920s. Her mother...

Foundation is the essential base for any look. It can hide stubborn blemishes and red spots, cover wrinkles and give your face a flawless look. It can become your best friend or worst enemy if not applied correctly. Finding your perfect match can take some time. There are also many different forms, such as liquid, powder and mousse just to...

Strange sounds, disembodied voices and faceless children are some of the apparitions reported to have manifested themselves at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the Biltmore, which celebrated its 90th anniversary this month, remains an icon of old Hollywood and classic LA history. Over the years, the Biltmore has been a true witness to history. From 1931...

The EcoAction Club’s do-it-yourself workshop taught students how to make products on their own. Fighting the middle-man and consumer frenzy, the EcoAction Club at Santa Monica College hosted a do-it-yourself workshop on Oct. 23 during Sustainability Week, where attendees were able to make their own healthy, personal care products.“We’ve been preparing for about two weeks for all of Sustainability Week,”...

While strolling through a supermarket, an assortment of plastic-packaged products ranging from canned tomatoes to bottled water or coated tin cans can be found. Seeming harmless and even healthful at first glance, the bottles contain chemicals known as phthalates and Bisphenol A, or BPA, which, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, have shown in some animal studies...

Known for its diverse and international student body, Santa Monica College is stirring with holiday anticipation, and with Thanksgiving approaching, many students will be cooking cultural dishes from different nationalities. Geri Rosales, a 27-year-old Filipino business student at Santa Monica College, has a few special dishes that she and her family cook on special occasions, and in this case Thanksgiving....

The destructive results of Global Warming in the Arctic tundra were shown in full color to attendees of the"Chasing Ice" screening at SMC on Tuesday. The short documentary was presented as part of the EcoAction Club's Sustainability Week activities. The club held the event in hopes of making students and faculty more aware and active about climate change. The presentation...

As mist descended on Santa Monica's shore Sunday morning, hundreds gathered at Third Street Promenade for the fourth annual Fight For Air Walk, created by the American Lung Association, to promote exercise, healthy living and cleaner air. The walk's major focus was to bring attention to breathing ailments and lung problems that come as a result of little to no...

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....