Efforts towards providing equal pay between genders were set back on August 28, 2017, when the Trump administration halted an Obama-era rule requiring businesses to report their employees' wages by gender, race, and ethnicity. The administration argued that the data collection requirement would be both "enormously burdensome" to companies and ineffective in addressing the gender wage gap.
Read MoreEvery Sunday night a dedicated group of vegan activists gather outside a gaudily painted factory depicting fat, happy pigs rolling around in meadows while clown-like farmers wearing overalls trip over wheelbarrows and tractors trying to catch these naughty animals. Above these painted walls, ominous smoke billows from chimneys and a thick, feral smell lingers.
Read MoreThis podcast is meant to inform Santa Monica College students of the different courses they can take to fulfill general education requirements. For our first episode, we'll be taking a closer look at anthropology.
Read MoreDown the stairwell in the lobby of the Science Building is a small space packed almost to the brim with metal shelves, empty aquariums, abandoned bottles, and cardboard boxes.
Read MoreBeing a college student in today's world is far from easy, and being a graduate is equally strenuous. Student debt has become a dreadful topic among young men, women, and their families. Now, more than ever, current students and graduates are looking for ways to help with expenses.
Read MoreEveryone needs a place where they can feel comfortable, either at work, school, or home. This is especially true for veterans, who are just getting out of the military and heading back to school.
Read MoreThe first 32 years of Daniel Bowyer’s life were chaotic, impulsive, and reactionary. It is a familiar and tragic story.
Read More“When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice.”President Donald Trump delivered this line in his inaugural speech on January 20, 2017, while addressing a crowd that Press Secretary Sean Spicer, labeled the largest inauguration crowd in history.
Read MoreHave you ever debated whether or not you should buy food on campus or off campus?
Read MoreOnce a lonely ghost town of skyscrapers after sunset, Downtown Los Angeles now boasts a vibrant, sprawling community that lasts through the night. This is an introduction to the current state of Downtown Los Angeles and how the city developed over the last ten years.
Read MoreMargaritas, tacos, parties, sombreros, and insensitiveness comes out here in the U.S. once Cinco de Mayo arrives on our calendars. Seeing a picture of our president eating a taco bowl while saying “I love Hispanics!” only adds to the insensitivity.
Read MoreWhen the war between Iran and Iraq expanded into the main cities, Arsi Nami was about four years old. His family lived in the ancient, cultural city of Shiraz, Iran. Every day warplanes flew, dropping their bombs on residential areas and killing innocent, defenseless civilians.
Read MoreTransitioning out of foster care and attending college is a difficult move that some must make.
Read MoreSouthern California has been mired in an epic drought since 2012. Our hills have been painted drab brown through these dry seasons, but the recent rains have changed all that. The drought is over and the rain has brought new, vibrant colors along with it.
Read MorePoint Dume is located just a short 30-minute drive along the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica College. Once there, you’ll be greeted by a picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean, golden yellow flowers, and, if you’re lucky, migrating whales. The point’s close location and scenic qualities make it the perfect after-school adventure for the curious SMC Student.
Read MoreBeing a mother is a hard job that no book can prepare you for and college can be stressful for any student to complete. What happens when you are faced with both experiences at the same time?
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