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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

News

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

October 27, 2025

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

October 23, 2025

Clery Reports reveal drop in crime on campus in 2024

The Rancho Santiago Community College District published its 2025 Annual Safety and Security Report in accordance with the Clery Act, a U.S. federal law

October 22, 2025

Privatization of the Centennial soccer fields postponed for now

La Academia, a soccer academy that helps children develop their soccer skills, has backed out of an agreement with the city of Santa Ana

October 22, 2025

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Proposition 50 explained

There is only one statewide measure on the ballot for this year’s special election. Voters will decide on Proposition 50, which, if approved, would

October 21, 2025

No Kings rally in Santa Ana draws large crowd

The second nationwide No King’s rally took place on October 18, at Centennial Park in Santa Ana, drawing a crowd of 12,000 according to

October 20, 2025

News

East End Skatepark still closed despite ribbon cutting over a month ago

Fourth Street’s hopeful new addition for skaters has been closed and wrapped in caution tape for the majority of the time since its grand

October 15, 2025

Sports

Falcons take down Dons in conference matchup

Cerritos College defeated Santa Ana College men’s wrestling team at the Bill Cook Gymnasium 36-12 on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The Dons had a strong

November 17, 2025

Sports

Undefeated run stays alive as Dons handle business against Roadrunners

The Santa Ana Dons continued their dominant run on Thursday against the College of the Desert Roadrunners, 93-76, extending their win streak to seven

November 17, 2025

Sports·Top Stories

Dominant win over Eagles in Dons’ home opener

The Santa Ana Dons had their first home game of the women’s basketball season with a resounding 76-31 victory against the LA Mission Eagles

November 12, 2025

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Blading Cup 2025 draws world’s top talents to Santa Ana

In the shadow of the Yost Theater, a man wearing rollerblades stands atop a quarter pipe with a crowd of hundreds chanting his name.

November 5, 2025

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Lifestyle

From the archives: Students gulp down schools of goldfish

Santa Ana College students gulped down fish for fame and glory, until a controversy over the ethics of the event swallowed them whole. An el Don staffer came across a video of

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

Blading Cup 2025 draws world’s top talents to Santa Ana

In Photos: Noche de Altares and Viva la Vida in DTSA

Fashion department flourishes in temporary studio

Film Student Cecilia Lorenzo reaches audiences with humanizing stories

Plants festival returns to the Santa Ana Zoo

In Photos: Fiestas Patrias 2025

These independent bookstores in OC provide community and diverse voices

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ICE is the illegal one

Immigrants have been targeted during this presidency for their appearances, spoken language and places they work. Federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

November 10, 2025

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Max Arriaza

SAC’s website is shameful—and it’s time for a change

Click. Click. Click. I scroll past page after page of irrelevant information written in tiny text and year-old announcements, all embedded in an unbelievably

November 3, 2025

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Sharon Tam

Tricks, treats and total flops: How 2025 redefined and recycled horror

It doesn’t have to be Halloween to watch a good horror film. This year has been extremely eventful for horror fanatics, with multiple elements

October 29, 2025

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Alex Helguero

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The news makes me sad

In 2025, the news is not a place that brings joy or peace. Reading a news article or watching a video makes me more

October 28, 2025

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Kaitlyn Han