el Don News

New ethnic studies professor connects with culture through teaching

Sofia Chavez is one of two new ethnic studies professors this semester at Santa Ana College. She brings education and experience from Bryn Mawr College, the University of California, Berkeley and Dartmouth

by Nathan Moore

September 23, 2026

IN PHOTOS: An hour in the life of SAC students

It’s been six weeks since the start of fall semester and the

Dons hold their ground against Chaffey in 2-2 draw

Santa Ana College men’s soccer settled for a 2–2 draw against Chaffey

Dons Earn Straight-Set Victory Over San Diego City College

Santa Ana College women’s volleyball defeated San Diego City 3–0, earning a

Orange International Street Fair brings people together through food and music

From bratwurst sausage to Greek baklava, thousands of people united to drink

SAC security, Santa Ana Police Department involved in on-campus arrest

An arrest was made outside of the Santa Ana College C building

Man sings on stage bathed in yellow-orange light.

J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Tour transports you to North Carolina’s “the Ville”

J. Cole was the first artist I ever saw perform at 11

New football coach has 30 years of Division I experience

Santa Ana College turned a page in the Dons playbook by hiring

News

VIEW ALL »

New ethnic studies professor connects with culture through teaching

Sofia Chavez is one of two new ethnic studies professors this semester at Santa Ana College. She brings education and experience from Bryn Mawr

September 23, 2026

News·Top Stories

SAC security, Santa Ana Police Department involved in on-campus arrest

An arrest was made outside of the Santa Ana College C building on Thursday, Sept. 10. The situation occurred after the suspect was allegedly

September 17, 2026

News·Top Stories

Field gets new turf for practice, but no games yet

The Dons football practice returns to campus this semester following a one-year renovation of the football field. A dynamic synthetic turf replaced the high-maintenance

September 2, 2026

News·Sports·Top Stories

Students and faculty sign petition to retain Dean of Counseling

A petition made by colleagues calling on the district to reverse a decision not to renew the contract of Santa Ana College’s Dean of

September 2, 2026

News·Top Stories

In Photos: Gas Crisis (Here we go again)

In the early 1970s, and again in 1979, gasoline shortages triggered by conflicts in oil producing regions resulted in gas rationing and long lines

June 3, 2026

News·Photo Essay

A collage of construction photos with excavators in dirt lots

High-end apartments, restaurants, a swanky hotel: exploring Santa Ana’s controversial $4 billion development

Photos by Dylan Burch, Giovanni Castro and Christopher Michael Driving down Bristol Street from Santa Ana College, you first notice the 7-Elevens, crowded bus

May 20, 2026

News·Top Stories

Issues Persist After Major Canvas Hack

Over two weeks ago, students and faculty were locked out of the Canvas educational program by the ShinyHunters black hat hacker group. Some students

May 15, 2026

News·Top Stories

Drag performer Natasha Hundreds performs at SAC Pride Lavender event.

SAC Pride holds annual Lavender Celebration

Santa Ana College had its annual Lavender Graduation last Thursday, on the 7th, in celebration of its SAC Pride students to commemorate their achievements.

May 15, 2026

News·Top Stories

Sports

VIEW ALL »

Dons hold their ground against Chaffey in 2-2 draw

Santa Ana College men’s soccer settled for a 2–2 draw against Chaffey College on Sept. 9 at night at Santa Ana Stadium, leaving the

September 18, 2026

Sports·Top Stories

Dons Earn Straight-Set Victory Over San Diego City College

Santa Ana College women’s volleyball defeated San Diego City 3–0, earning a straight-set victory behind a strong offensive and defensive performance in their home

September 18, 2026

Sports·Top Stories

New football coach has 30 years of Division I experience

Santa Ana College turned a page in the Dons playbook by hiring Kevin Clune as its new football coach. Coach Clune, who brings more

September 12, 2026

Sports·Top Stories

Dons falls to No. 23 Chaffey in home opener

The Santa Ana College Dons opened their season on Sept. 5, hosting No. 23 Chaffey College with a score of 44-21. SAC put together

September 12, 2026

Sports·Top Stories

Lifestyle

VIEW ALL »

IN PHOTOS: An hour in the life of SAC students

It’s been six weeks since the start of fall semester and the campus is sprinkled with students unwinding between classes, preparing before lectures, making their way to labs, and checking out student