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Dotan Saguy: From SMC to World-Renowned Photographer

or many artists, photographers, creative writing and journalism students, the idea of being published can often seem like a childhood fantasy. However, when hearing about the progression of Dotan Saguy, students eyes are often opened to the myriad of possibilities available to anyone who’s willing to put in the work. Saguy took a project for The Corsair newspaper and turned it into a publishing deal and professional photography career.

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Traditional Tuva Music Resonates in Santa Monica

Rooted in Buddhism and the beliefs of the indigenous shaman of Tuva, Alash performed to a sold out crowd at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, Friday, March 8. Audience members were transported to a healing, spiritual realm of the "Forest People" of Tuva.

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Student Homelessness at SMC Reveals National Trend

When limited to students at community colleges, 42 percent say they struggle to eat, 9 percent admitted to having gone at least one-day last month without eating, and a whopping 42 percent of community college students say they cannot afford housing.

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