Oftentimes when people hear the word extrovert, the words "sociable" and "gregarious" come to mind, while the word introvert would conjure the image of a socially awkward loner who sits slack-jawed in an all-engrossing, single-person activity. These images are stereotypes, and in modern society, introverts may oftentimes feel maligned and deficient. So what exactly is introversion and extroversion? According to...

For any travelers looking to enrich their appreciation for historical content around the world, Santa Monica College student Lillian Ryan says that England and Mexico should definitely be on your list.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...

After a deadly attack in Syria on Aug. 21, the United Nations confirmed that sarin, a deadly chemical nerve agent, was the culprit. Syria is just one of only a few countries in the world that has not yet banned chemical weapons, and although they were banned by most countries in the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention, these weapons are still...

A cultured and healthier lifestyle are just a few things Santa Monica College student Saki Sato says travelers should look forward to when touring Japan. After spending more than 17 years living in Japan, Sato, 21, says that the best part of living there was the nature and the food. "The Japanese food is just really healthy," she said. "We...

The capitalist order is cracking, climate change is shattering the very structures of the natural world, and resistance is our only option to survive. That was the message renowned author and journalist Chris Hedges brought to Santa Monica during a talk at the Santa Monica Women’s Bay Club on Sunday. Word spread that Hedges would be in town. The lines...

Beautiful hair is something most women and men want, and with the numerous products that claim to make your hair healthier, being able to distinguish which products work and which are advertising flukes can be difficult. When you have dry hair it leads to having bad split ends. So what causes hair to dry out in the first place? According...

Philosophy major at Santa Monica College, David J., who asked that his full name not be disclosed, joined his friends for a study session when five of them each took a pill and popped it into their mouths. According to them, this pill would aid them in their concentration, and they called it Adderall. “I didn't believe what I saw,”...

Countless products from numerous companies are available to consumers to help with dry skin during the fall season. Although many include popular name brands, there are also simple, natural solutions. Dry skin can be common in the fall, and some may struggle more than others, especially those with skin conditions. "I have had dry skin for the last four years,"...

For any travel lovers looking for peace and harmony, Santa Monica College student Lamin Ngobeh, 29, says Newark, Del. is the place to be. After living in Newark for more than 20 years, Ngobeh feels that the best thing about his hometown is the simplicity it offers. "Newark is slow motion, so it's a great place to raise kids," says...

Last Tuesday, the Santa Monica College Associates invited talk show host, political commentator and author Tavis Smiley to speak at SMC’s lecture series. Smiley remained outspoken about foreign policy in the United States during his lecture. Smiley is a broadcaster, author and publisher who has emerged as a voice for change, according to his online profile. He currently hosts the...