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The Corsair The Santa Monica College newspaper since 1929. The Corsair is a student newspaper. HQ is The Newsroom in the Letters & Science building.

It's written, edited, designed, and photographed by journalism and photography students. The print paper is published once a week and is available in news stands throughout the campus on Wednesday mornings. The online newspaper is at thecorsaironline.com. The paper covers news, arts & entertainment, opinion, health & life, and sports. If you're a student at SMC, it's your paper.

12/04/2025

Gina Bigham approaches the reading of the names at the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) by telling the story of how the person lived, not just their death. She researches their past and collects as many stories as possible, working to honor and humanize each individual, preventing them from becoming just another name on a list.

“These people are more than just a name, you know, and it’s not a perfunctory thing. It’s important to recognize that they lived. They lived authentically, and they lived their truth,” Bigham said.

The LA LGBT Center held its annual Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony, honoring victims of anti-transgender violence.

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Video and Article by: Jenna Tibby () and Carlos Perez ()

11/26/2025

SMC is hosting a “Transferpalooza” this week to help students finish their transfer applications and essays. The deadline for the UC and CalState applications is December 1st at 11:59 pm. Students needing support can go to the student services center today, Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There is also a virtual application review on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Corsair reporters Kollin Zullo and Neal Hebrard-DeFrance stopped by to learn more!

Video by: Jordy Emanuel Mar (), Kollin Zullo () and Neal Hebrard-DeFrance (.phd)

Edited by: Rafael Lopez ()

The foundation intends to raise $250,000 before the end of the event on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. “We’re at right arou...
11/26/2025

The foundation intends to raise $250,000 before the end of the event on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. “We’re at right around $245,000,” said Foundation President Dr. Lizzy Moore.

Moore started “Giving Thanksgiving” in her backyard with Wendi DeMorst, the associate dean of student instructional support, in 2017. According to Moore, they originally intended to feed people with nowhere to go for the holiday, but during the pandemic, they pivoted and established a food drive.

Click the link in the bio to read The Corsair’s’ coverage of the ninth annual Giving Thanksgiving event at SMC!

Written and photographed by Kayjel J. Mairena | .m

11/25/2025

SMC is hosting their annual Giving Thanksgiving this week! Students can still get free Thanksgiving groceries today, Tuesday Nov. 25, outside of the bodega on main campus from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., all that is your student ID number. The program is also handing out $50 gift vouchers for Albertsons brand grocery stores as well as free socks and coats.

This is the 9th year of the event for SMC, put on by the SMC Foundation, and is open to all students regardless of financial status. Students can find fresh vegetables, canned goods, milk, eggs, pumpkin pie, and more. Corsair reporter Jenna Tibby stopped by on the first day of the event to learn more about it!

Video by: Jenna Tibby () and Tim Sim

Santa Monica residents have been dealing with heavy rainfall since last Friday, Nov. 14. The storm system prompted the N...
11/21/2025

Santa Monica residents have been dealing with heavy rainfall since last Friday, Nov. 14. The storm system prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for southwest Los Angeles County last Saturday. By Tuesday, Nov. 18, the multiple storms brought 3.48 inches of rain to downtown Los Angeles and 1.18 inches to Santa Monica, making this month the wettest November in 55 years.

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts the current storm will continue through Friday. Residents will finally get a break from a week of rain as NWS predicts a dry weekend and a rainless Thanksgiving week.

Click the link in the bio to read more about The Corsair’s’ coverage on all of the latest weather updates affecting the SMC community!

Photo story by Fai Fong | .inawell

The Corsair Volume 128 | Fall Issue 5 is Now Live!Click the Link in the Bio to Read the Full Issue!Front Cover by Jake C...
11/19/2025

The Corsair Volume 128 | Fall Issue 5 is Now Live!
Click the Link in the Bio to Read the Full Issue!

Front Cover by Jake Crandall |

Veterans Day at Santa Monica Pier by Kayjel J. Mairena | .m
Photos by Kayjel J. Mairena

SMC’s Championship Dreams Collapse at the Bowl Game by Kayjel J. Mairena
Photos by Jake Crandall

Corsairs Crush: Women’s Soccer Team Headed to Playoffs After 3-0 Victory by Patrick Conlon |
Photos by Danny Sanchez

Second Game, Take Them Down! by Ciara Burris |
Photos by Masie Najafi | .masie

Learning and Inspiration Through Vintage Fashion by By Nastassia Melendez |
Photos by Elizabeth Bacher |

The TUNEabomber, an Explosive Musical Comedy by Kayjel J. Mairena
Photos by Kayjel J. Mairena

From Oslo to Los Angeles: SMC Alum Andrea Gylthe’s Creative Journey by Katie Easterson |
Photos by Gregory Hawthorne | .gregory

From For You Page to Grammy Stage: The TikTok Generation Takes Over by Sofia Kieser | .kieser
Graphics by Jenna Tibby |

Back Cover by Elizabeth Bacher

11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

SMC Student Health Services organized a “(Re)Creating our future” art workshop held on Thursday, Nov. 13. The event was presented by substance use disorder activist and artist Téa Samia, in collaboration with the Institute for Public Strategies. Participants were asked to create art using found materials and to engage in a dialogue regarding substance use disorder awareness. Corsair reporter Carlos Perez stopped by to learn more.

Stay tuned for further written coverage on this event.

Video by: Carlos Perez () 



Since 2001, more than 140,000 veterans have taken their own lives—46 times the number lost on Sept. 11, 2001. These stag...
11/15/2025

Since 2001, more than 140,000 veterans have taken their own lives—46 times the number lost on Sept. 11, 2001. These staggering numbers tell the story of the mental health crisis America’s veterans continue to face. Many veterans survive the battlefield but continue to wage a war within themselves—often not surviving. That makes the efforts of those who support veterans even more impactful.

“Just bringing some joy to people’s day,” said Therapy Dog Pup Program volunteer Josh Greenberg of his heartfelt mission. Greenberg’s therapy dog, Bear, accompanies him to veterans’ events offering comfort and connection to veterans and the public.Volunteers such as Greenberg and Bear are essential assets in America’s ongoing mission to support its veterans during their return to civilian life. Their attendance at the SMC veterans event was a rewarding experience for those involved and stood as a testament to the community’s appreciation for its veterans.

Click the link in the bio to read more!

Written by Michael Diebert |
Photos by Elizabeth Bacher & Fai Fong | , .inawell

11/11/2025

Throughout this past year Veteran and Santa Monica College (SMC) student Justin Ellis-Brooks brought together students from SMC’s clubs like the Black Collegiate’s and surrounding schools to serve the community by providing home cooked meals, free haircuts, and health kits.
When asked where his passion for serving others came from Ellis-Brooks said, “My parents. Growing up serving the families in the communities I frequented. Community is everything.”

AFFORDABLE STUDENT HOUSINGwith GREAT FooDk no further than in a COOPERATIVE LIVING COMMUNITY at “The Co-Op”
11/11/2025

AFFORDABLE STUDENT HOUSING
with GREAT FooDk no further than in a COOPERATIVE LIVING COMMUNITY at “The Co-Op”

11/07/2025

Día de los Mu***os is officially celebrated on November 1st (“Día de los Angelitos”, which honors the souls of deceased children), and November 2nd. We asked SMC students and faculty how engaged they are with the holiday, and how impactful the celebration is on their lives.

🎥: Carlos Perez ()

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The Corsair is a student newspaper. It's written, edited, designed, and photographed by SMC journalism and photography students. Headquarters are in our Newsroom at room 130 of the new Center for Media and Design Campus. The print paper is published bi-weekly and is available in news stands throughout the campus on Wednesday mornings. The online newspaper is updated daily at thecorsaironline.com. Our paper sections cover news, culture, opinion, arts & entertainment, and sports. If you're a student at SMC, it's your paper.