In 1936, Spain was in flames, the country was in a civil war and Professor Miguel Aparicio’s grandmother, Manuela Quintero Avila, known as “Nena,” was there to see it happen. Aparicio, who teaches French at Santa Monica College, has recorded the story of his family in his new book titled “Nena y Gloria,” a story that spans from the foamy...

As the cold and flu season approaches, many are trying to stay healthy and keep their immune systems strong. Between five and 20 percent of Americans will catch a cold or flu, and over 200,000 are hospitalized every year, according to WebMD. When suffering from a common cold or the flu, it may be hard to determine which one you...

As the popularity of social media rises, more services are being offered online and finding the potential love of your life, or a fast fling, can now be just a click away. With many sites so easily accessible, online dating has steadily been an increasingly popular way for many people to find a partner. Instead of the awkward silence of...

A classic, red Volkswagen bug convertible was on display at last weekend’s 8th Annual AltCar Expo in Santa Monica’s Civic Center. It would have been ordinary except for the fact that it was electric-powered. The Volkswagen was donated to the expo and has been in development for four years at Santa Monica High School through the Team Marine organization. Big...

Hundreds of volunteers marched across California coastlines, including Santa Monica Beach, on Saturday to pick up trash on International Coastal Cleanup Day. More than 11,000 people went to Santa Monica Beach to remove 24,000 pounds of trash by participating in one last summer event that stretched across the California coast, according to Heal The Bay, a nonprofit environmental organization. For...

Since construction began at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology satellite campus at Santa Monica College, food trucks have been brought to serve students during peak lunchtime hours at the Bundy campus in lieu of a cafeteria. Students and staff from the AET campus temporarily moved to the Bundy and Airport campuses, where portable classroom modules and a parking lot...

Early this month, the St. Louis College of Pharmacy announced that, for the first time, there will be a vaccine that protects against four strains of the flu virus. Every year, scientists pick what will be the three most common forms of the flu during the winter season which are then formulated into an annual vaccine. However, this year's vaccine...

Frozen yogurt is not exactly what most people would call a meal, or even food for that matter. It's really more of a dessert — something to enjoy on a hot day with your family, significant other or friends. Treats Frozen Yogurt & Ice Bar is a walk just short of five minutes from the Santa Monica College main campus,...

Psychological Services is at least one place Santa Monica College students can go to release their thoughts, work on solutions, and talk about any issues that may be stressing them out and wearing down their mental health. Along with the efforts of Psychological Services to assist students, the department has been awarded the Student Mental Health Grant that can bring...

In the maze of Santa Monica College, students of different cultures and ethnicities attend class, cram at the library and dine in the cafeteria. Inevitably, a glance, a stare or an exchange of words will signal a deep attraction between two people who may be of different ethnic backgrounds. Nationwide, interracial relationships are gaining steam, and the heart is overthrowing...