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John Abughattas Takes a Philosophical Approach
The first place he went was the SMC Center for Students with Disabilities, “where the kindest people on campus helped me figure out a way to make college work with my condition...”
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Chronicling the Korean-American Experience
As a teenager, Sang Chi watched the 1992 Civil Unrest unfold on television.
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The Many Faces of Sharon Nat
She spent last summer in India reconnecting with her father’s Punjabi heritage.
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No Debate About the Speech Team
The Santa Monica College Speech and Debate Team capped a yearlong hot streak.
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Music to Their Ears
Santa Monica College Music Department offers something for everyone with talent and a song in their heart.