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Its not about the awards, its about the discussions

Whenever award season comes around, you always have to sift through discussions in person and on social media about whether the Oscars are worth caring about or if they still serve a

by Maxwell Reed

April 2, 2026

Many protesters stand on a corner for the No Kings rally. A man and woman dressed in black use percussion instruments two protesters wearing masks stand behind them to the right holding signs.

Massive No Kings rally brings community together

More than 400 people gathered on the sidewalks and street corners near

A building with a red banner between two palm trees advertising open enrollment for a local public charter high school.

Digital Media’s move to the library canceled, spaces in the A building considered

The Digital Media program’s highly anticipated move from an off-campus facility to

Two women holding plaques along with the presenter at an outdoor ceremony.

Veterans Resource Center renamed in honor of John Acuña

Santa Ana College officially renamed its Veterans Resource Center as The John

Three maintenece workers cover a colorful mural of Cesar Chavez and farmworkers on display in Santa Ana College.

Future of Cesar Chavez mural up for discussion

On the morning of March 19, an email was sent to students

Four teenagers dressed in long sleeved shirts. One is playing the trombone and another a saxophone. The instruments of the other two boys aren't visible.

In Photos: The Creative Renaissance of Boca De Oro

Photos by Christopher Michael and Dylan Burch A crowd made up of

Dominant three-game sweep of Hornets extends Don’s winning streak to 10

The Santa Ana Dons took down the Fullerton College Hornets by a

More thrills, less bills: why Knott’s Berry Farm beats Disneyland for college students

Mickey Mouse or Charlie Brown? Snoopy or Goofy? Having money or being

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Massive No Kings rally brings community together

More than 400 people gathered on the sidewalks and street corners near South Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard in Santa Ana for a massive

April 2, 2026

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Digital Media’s move to the library canceled, spaces in the A building considered

The Digital Media program’s highly anticipated move from an off-campus facility to a space on the main campus has been cancelled, leaving faculty concerned

April 2, 2026

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Veterans Resource Center renamed in honor of John Acuña

Santa Ana College officially renamed its Veterans Resource Center as The John Acuña Veterans Resource Center during a recent ceremony held on March 26,

April 1, 2026

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Future of Cesar Chavez mural up for discussion

On the morning of March 19, an email was sent to students and faculty at SAC announcing the immediate covering of multiple large murals

April 1, 2026

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A student looking at a web page with big 404 in the middle of the screen.

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

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.

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

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

February 23, 2026

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Dominant three-game sweep of Hornets extends Don’s winning streak to 10

The Santa Ana Dons took down the Fullerton College Hornets by a score of 6-3, completing a clean sweep of the Hornets on Saturday

March 30, 2026

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Split result for Dons in doubleheader against Cougars

Santa Ana Dons softball played a doubleheader on Wednesday against the College of the Canyons Cougars, winning the first game 5-3 before dropping the

March 25, 2026

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Female volleyball player jumps on sand court to block shot.

Dons blasted away by Lasers in five-match loss

The Santa Ana Don’s beach volleyball team suffered a series of defeats on Friday, losing all five of their matches against the Irvine Valley

March 19, 2026

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Nine-run third inning boosts Bobcats over Dons

The Santa Ana Dons suffered a devastating loss against the Saddleback Bobcats on Thursday afternoon, in a 13-5 blowout. The game started well within

March 11, 2026

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In Photos: The Creative Renaissance of Boca De Oro

Photos by Christopher Michael and Dylan Burch A crowd made up of parents, young students, and performing arts professionals gathered in downtown Santa Ana on March 7 to enjoy a series of

A group of people standing outside the new Taco Nazo location in Santa Ana.

Taco Nazo is Santa Ana’s new go-to spot for fish tacos

Youth group in Boca de Oro t-shirts drum on upside down paint buckets.

A Community in Creative Renaissance at Boca de Oro

Chicano Heritage That Feels Like Home: A Student Walkthrough of the Vasquez Exhibit

Shifting Lenses: A SAC Transfer Specialist’s Photography Journey

OC Shufflers are creating waves with free shuffling meetups

Looking Back Moving Forward concert fuses art forms

Donnel Poppe brings awareness about climate change through art

From the archives: Students gulp down schools of goldfish

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Its not about the awards, its about the discussions

Whenever award season comes around, you always have to sift through discussions in person and on social media about whether the Oscars are worth

April 2, 2026

Maxwell Reed

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More thrills, less bills: why Knott’s Berry Farm beats Disneyland for college students

Mickey Mouse or Charlie Brown? Snoopy or Goofy? Having money or being broke? If you live in Orange County, there are only two theme

March 28, 2026

Clay Arritt

Chicken fingers, french fries, grilled bread and drink sitting on a counter.

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Raising Cane’s can break the bank but it’s worth it

Subway. Taco Bell. Chipotle. Besides a few exceptions like Kabo Kitchen and Epic Wings, the restaurants within walking distance of Santa Ana College are

March 26, 2026

Yancy Garcia