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Looking Back Moving Forward concert fuses art forms

As students and families shuffled into Phillips Hall, anticipation built up for the show to start. Concert Director Temria Airmet opened the show with a message on how dance helps people connect

by Max Arriaza

November 26, 2025

SNAP cuts leaves food distributers struggling to meet a growing demand

With the government shutdown on Oct. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

30-point performance leads Dons over Jets

Reporting by Gia Santolalla and Simran Patel The Santa Ana Dons defeated

Donnel Poppe brings awareness about climate change through art

Walking into a dimly lit art exhibit, one of Sleeping Beauty’s fairy

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

Reporting by Gia Santolalla and Sharon Tam After a recent university tour

Undefeated run stays alive as Dons handle business against Roadrunners

The Santa Ana Dons continued their dominant run on Thursday against the

From the archives: Students gulp down schools of goldfish

Santa Ana College students gulped down fish for fame and glory, until

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

Walking into Phillips Hall, there was a quiet atmosphere with everyone being

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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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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

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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

October 23, 2025

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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

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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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30-point performance leads Dons over Jets

Reporting by Gia Santolalla and Simran Patel The Santa Ana Dons defeated San Diego Miramar Jets in an intense battle 91-86 at home on

November 19, 2025

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Falcons take down Dons in conference matchup

Cerritos Falcons defeated Santa Ana Dons men’s wrestling team at the Bill Cook Gymnasium 36-12 on Wednesday. The Dons had a strong start from

November 17, 2025

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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

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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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Looking Back Moving Forward concert fuses art forms

As students and families shuffled into Phillips Hall, anticipation built up for the show to start. Concert Director Temria Airmet opened the show with a message on how dance helps people connect

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

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

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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

Max Arriaza

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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

Sharon Tam

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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

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

Kaitlyn Han

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Mental health is a public issue, not a personal failure

In a society that often glorifies physical strength, we’ve stigmatized the idea of mental health well-being. Mental health is not a personal failing or

October 20, 2025

Evelyn Cruz

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