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Website redesign leaves students in confusion, creates barriers

You’re not alone if you’ve been experiencing technical issues with the Santa Ana College website. A redesign began in February, and updates have begun rolling out. However, students and faculty have reported

March 24, 2026

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Powerful artifacts from Black history displayed in “Forgotten Images” exhibit

A plantation bell from Louisiana stands in the middle of room 219 of the Johnson Student Center. For most visitors, it’s just another artifact. But for Sharon Mclucas, it’s like a clock,

March 9, 2026

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Priority Concerns Surround New S Building Security Doors

High-tech security doors will be installed on the East Wing of the S Building this June as part of a series of safety projects on campus. The installation of the doors has

March 4, 2026

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Poetry shines through at open mic event honoring Black brilliance

The U2 Scholars hosted Mic Check: Black Brilliance Edition for Black History Month last Wednesday in the Johnson Student Center, presenting an impressive evening of spoken word, music and storytelling in celebration

February 23, 2026

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ASG legislative branch approves budgets for 2026 conferences

The Santa Ana College Associated Student Government’s legislative branch held its last meeting of the semester to approve budgets for next year’s upcoming student conferences at the Johnson Student Center on Tuesday

November 26, 2025

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SNAP cuts leaves food distributers struggling to meet a growing demand

With the government shutdown on Oct. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program faced a pause on disbursements that almost left thousands of low-income families unable to make it through the month. With Congress

November 24, 2025

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“It hurts” Trump’s proposed budget cuts cause confusion across district

Reporting by Gia Santolalla and Sharon Tam After a recent university tour to USC, Santiago Canyon College’s TRIO coordinator Cristina Marquez found herself down $40. Despite TRIO’s reimbursement policy, the program recently

November 19, 2025

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Revamped application makes applying for scholarships faster and simple

This academic year, the Santa Ana College scholarship application has been revamped with a change in requirements and a new deadline. The application window for the Santa Ana College scholarship competition, where

November 6, 2025

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Best two-year news website and newsmagazine in country awarded to el Don

At the largest media conference of the year, Santa Ana College journalism students received 27 awards ranging from the highest staff honors to individual awards celebrating reporting across various platforms. Reporters at

October 27, 2025

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In Photos: Washington D.C. during the government shutdown

From Oct. 15-18, our editors attended Mediafest25 in Washington D.C., where they attended workshops and award ceremonies. On Oct. 1, just two weeks before the conference, Congress failed to pass funding legislation

October 23, 2025

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