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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 parks that really compete for your affection and

by Clay Arritt

March 28, 2026

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

Subway. Taco Bell. Chipotle. Besides a few exceptions like Kabo Kitchen and

Split result for Dons in doubleheader against Cougars

Santa Ana Dons softball played a doubleheader on Wednesday against the College

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

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

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

Two years ago, I visited Mazatlán, known as the “Shrimp Capital of

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

A Community in Creative Renaissance at Boca de Oro

Performers could not be swept away by blustering winds when Boca de

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

As you enter the Chicano art exhibit, you can’t help but stop

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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

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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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

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

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

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

November 6, 2025

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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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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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Late game implosion forces tie between Dons and Vaqueros

361 pitches, 29 batters, 14 pitchers and nearly four grueling hours of baseball resulted in a 15-15 tie between the Santa Ana Dons and

March 2, 2026

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

Two years ago, I visited Mazatlán, known as the “Shrimp Capital of the World.” I ate fish tacos there, and at the time, I thought they were the best I’d ever eaten.

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

Don Mariachi shines in fall performance with traditonal Mexican dances and music

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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

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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

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I spy with my little eye… mass surveillance in Santa Ana

Over the last three months, a group has been discovered deploying cameras on undisclosed street corners of Santa Ana in an operation meant to

December 3, 2025

Simran Patel

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Five magical movies to watch this holiday season

Looking for the perfect holiday movie? This list has you covered with a diverse selection of films that capture the magic of the season.

December 3, 2025

Evelyn Cruz

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It’s overconsumption not collecting

Owalas. Funko Pops. Mickey Mouse Ears. Labubus. Whatever the latest craze may be, I’m tired of people using collecting as an excuse for overconsumption.

December 1, 2025

Ash Mojica

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