Maxwell Reed, author at el Don News

Rock is different now, and I’m here for it

Imagine Dragons have been one of the most popular bands in the world since the 2010s. Musicians have increasingly stopped including the guitar in favor of synths, and traditional screaming-guitar-solo rock songs

May 4, 2026

It’s not about the awards, it’s 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

April 2, 2026

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 awards celebrating reporting across various platforms. Reporters at

October 27, 2025

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Read about Diane Keaton’s 1964 community college stage debut

Santa Ana College alum and award-winning actress Diane Keaton passed away on Saturday. In memoriam, fellow SAC alum and award-winning comedian Steve Martin posted on Instagram a playbill from 1964 of the

October 13, 2025

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Goalkeeping duel results in Dons loss against Rustlers

Facing off against another struggling team in the Golden West Rustlers, the Santa Ana Dons were unable to get the win in a hard-fought 1-0 loss last Friday. The two teams kept

October 6, 2025

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Hat trick leads Dons to first win of the season

After a disappointing 0-4-1 start to the season, the Santa Ana Dons achieved their first win last Friday against the San Diego Mesa Olympians with a 5-1 wallop. The two seemed evenly

September 22, 2025

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Kabo Kitchen delivers in both price and flavor

Just a quick walk from the west side of campus, the Baja-Mediterranean fast-food restaurant Kabo Kitchen is ready to welcome Santa Ana College students and faculty for the new school year and

September 10, 2025

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Five upcoming album releases that will rock your world

Summer is almost over, but September is a promising month for new album releases. Here’s five standouts, four of which are coming out this week. Twenty One Pilots – Breach Sept. 12

September 8, 2025

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Search through el Don history in our new digital archive

Seventy plus years of el Don history is now housed in the new Santa Ana College digital library. This was made possible due to a grant from California Revealed, an organization dedicated

May 28, 2025

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Students adapt to relocation of classes following T Building closure

The district approved nearly $4 million for building repairs and accommodations for affected classes after the Technical Arts Building was abruptly closed due to structural damages on March 10. The Rancho Santiago

April 3, 2025

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