Geriatrics get down for Tesla Takedown
Concerned citizens and SMC staffers rallied at Tesla facilities across the country and the planet to air every last grievance about the current state of the federal government.
2025-26 Associated Students Election results: Ortiz wins President, Li wins External Affairs, SJP resolution passes
At 10 a.m., Associated Students announced 2025-26 election results, including two contested positions and a controversial legislative initiative.
“Oxymoronic,” “harmful,” not “actionable” enough: Students and community members voice criticisms of SJP resolution
The A.S. ballot features a resolution by Students for Justice in Palestine that sparked controversy among Jewish students, the Jewish student center, and even students who “support SJP wholeheartedly.”
In dire straits, Health Center and BoT increase mandatory student fee
After years of using reserves, the Health Center hopes to balance the budget by increasing student fees.
A.S. Director candidates face trial by fire at the Corsair’s Election Forum
Candidates running for next year’s student government faced a jury of their peers, who brought the heat.
A.S. ballot initiative calls for Gaza ceasefire, divestment from Israel
This week, students will vote on a resolution of Palestinian solidarity, sponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP).
March for Humanity causes “psychological traffic jam” on Pico
Santa Monica re-entered the immigration protest arena with a two-mile trek on Saturday.
Anti-ICE walk brings march culture back to campus
The Adelante Club held an Anti-ICE Solidarity March attracting students, staff and counter-protesters.
At hushed community forum, Santa Monica mayor, police chief promise sanctum for immigrants
Lawyers and local leaders offer advice and promises to undocumented Santa Monicans.
Protest pileup on road to Oscars
In protest of the Oscars, differing political groups occupied the streets, resulting in citations.
“Judith is the Math Lab”: Students revolt against Math Lab food ban, coordinator demotion
The contentious ban on food in the Math Lab is compounded with the demotion of tutoring coordinator Judith Eckstein.
Fired from National Park Service, rangers still speak for the trees
In the Santa Monica Mountains, Resistance Rangers protested federal layoffs.
Three years into a “three-day war”
Stand With Ukraine held their annual patriotic rally in Santa Monica
The Art of the Political Third Place
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ serves as a prudent third place for the undocumented.
50501 allyship collects in L.A.
Los Angeles joined state capitals in protesting Project 2025 and President Trump’s executive orders.
Inaugural protests demo differing rhetoric, surprising congruity
In response to Trump’s inauguration, citizens of Los Angeles rallied behind a multitude of ideologies.
‘I think they’re making us lookouts’: M&O Demand Changes to Wildfire Protocols
Maintenance and Operations sound off on work summons during deadly wildfires
Drive-by donations, money requested at Fire Relief Resource Drive
The College’s Disaster Support is in need of economic and physical funding.
Altruism in Tragedy: Shelter, Support, Community
Fleeing Angelenos find security and comfort at Westwood and Pan Pacific shelters.
‘Fire year’ erupts in Pacific Palisades
The Palisades Fire hit Los Angeles and is spreading rapidly, stifling containment efforts.