Thousands in LA Protest the Death of George Floyd

Thousands protest the death of George Floyd, on Friday, May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Hundreds of Years in the Making: Native Americans' Battle Against COVID-19

Sometimes being Native American feels like you are a walking and talking mythical creature. It's as if you're not even a real person because Natives are mostly heard of only in historical contexts as well as only being known by their stereotypes. But those historical contexts have consequences for the present.

Opinion, International Women's DayParis WiseMay 8, 2020Paris Wise, Opinion, Dana BinfetComment

The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery: Trying to Outrun a Failing Justice System

Following the recent release of the graphic and disturbing video of Arbery’s killing, media outlets, celebrities, advocates for justice, as well as everyday people, were outraged, with some referring to his murder as, “the modern day lynching.” Thankfully the public outcry and activism made an impact because on Thursday night when the Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped in the arrests of the self-proclaimed vigalante father and son, George and Travis McMichael, for the murder of Arbery.

OpinionJames Shippy & Paris WiseMay 8, 2020James Shippy, Paris WiseComment

6ft Apart and Take What You Like - A Driveway Art Gallery

In a driveway in Santa Monica, two young artists display their own art for patrons to enjoy (from a six foot distance) and even take home any pieces they like.

Culture, ArtRebecca Hogan and Paris WiseApril 30, 2020Paris Wise, Rebecca HoganComment

Taking Back His Shot: Ja’Shawn Chisel

Ja'Shawn Chisel, 20, is a basketball player from Denver, Colorado currently playing for the Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs and stepping into his sophomore year.

Should We Take Out the Take-Out?

The continuing progressions of how the country is handling the COVID-19 pandemic has California currently in a "Stay at Home" order, along with at least 30 other states. People are not to leave their homes unless they are doing an "essential" activity. These essential activities include, but are not limited to, allowing people to go to the grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants (for pick-up only), and outdoor exercise, all while keeping a social distance of 6 feet apart.

Opinion, 2020 in ReviewParis WiseApril 1, 2020Paris Wise, opinion Comment

L.A. Mayor's Major Moves

In a whirlwind of a week, Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles has taken tremendous action to reassure Angelenos of their safety and to prevent the coronavirus COVID-19 from spreading.

Coronavirus, News, 2020 in ReviewParis WiseMarch 20, 2020Paris Wise, MayorComment

Andrew Yang Steps into the Non-Profit World

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang made an appearance on the daytime television show “The View” on March 5 where he announced the launch of his non-profit, Humanity Forward, that wants to build a "Human Centered Movement." Endorsing political candidates who share the same platforms as Yang, such as Universal Basic Income (UBI) and data privacy protection, lay the foundation for this movement. The non-profit has already secured $3 million for these projects and issues important to Yang and those who join Humanity Forward.

NewsParis WiseMarch 10, 2020Paris Wise, Kiran BaezComment

SMC hosts electronic voting center on Super Tuesday

On Tuesday, March 3, voters in Santa Monica waited approximately two and a half hours outside Santa Monica College’s (SMC) poll center, hosted in the SMC Foundation building. Patrons stepped outside of line to sneak a look inside the voting center: a meek, half empty room, with only four volunteer workers attending to the masses, and stepped back in line.