Maxwell Reed, author at el Don News

Max’s Munchies: How to elevate simple foods on a college budget

As a college student, especially one without a job, I’m always looking for ways to eat without spending a fortune. If I spend money on food, it’s usually to order some greasy

June 3, 2026

Lifestyle·Photo Essay

Getting to know: SAC’s print wizard Michelle Ramos

Since joining the RSCCD Publications Center team in 2018, Michelle Ramos has had an undeniable impact on Santa Ana College’s print shop. Along with all that she does at the district’s publications

May 20, 2026

Lifestyle·Top Stories

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

News·Top Stories

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

News·Top Stories

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

Sports·Top Stories

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

Sports·Top Stories

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

Food·Lifestyle·Top Stories

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

Music·Top Stories·Views