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A theater tech to theater star

Edson Gomez looks like any person you might pass on your way to class, or at the grocery store, gas station, or just waiting to cross the street. Black hoodie, black beanie,

May 28, 2026

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In Photos: Annual Juried Student Art Show

The annual SAC Student Juried Art Show opened on May 8, with students eager to showcase their talents and accomplishments. Juried by skilled art faculty across disciplines, students could submit up to

May 27, 2026

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The Mystery of Minh Pham

Minh Pham has 50 associate degrees. He’s run 42 marathons. He’s completed NASA internships, theater productions and Ironman triathlons. To learn anything about him from his transcript is like trying to get

May 20, 2026

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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. As the district publications supervisor, she is also a working

May 20, 2026

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Brass section of the jazz ensemble rehearse in-studio.

Santa Ana College Jazz Ensemble lights up Phillips Hall with their spring concert

The Santa Ana College Jazz Ensemble brought groove, standout student solos and heartfelt reflections to Phillips Hall on May 15. The evening generated an energetic response from the audience for honoring the

May 17, 2026

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Five women and one man pose for a group photo with the owners of Solana Bridal. A floral arch is in the background.

New bridal shop is opening doors for fashion students

Solana Bridal is a new bridal shop in Santa Ana housed inside a massive warehouse with open windows and gold accents and flowers and white walls. It gives New York minimalist loft

April 26, 2026

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Three costumed individuals dance on stage holding umbrellas and wearing traditional Japanese kimonos.

In Photos: OC Japan Fair 2026

I took a trip to the OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa. I still knew that I was at the Orange County Fairgrounds and that it was Easter weekend, but at several

April 16, 2026

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Rewind to analog: Five items that ground you in the present

Gen Z and Millennials have grown up in the digital world. Forced online for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dependence on tech and the internet has made many young

April 6, 2026

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Our Lady of 121st Street at Phillips Hall is a convoluted play with tons of heart

A lone casket sits in the center of the funeral hall, watched over by a towering stained-glass image of the iconic Our Lady of Guadalupe, surrounded by a deep blue light, while

April 4, 2026

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Four teenagers dressed in long sleeved shirts. One is playing the trombone and another a saxophone. The instruments of the other two boys aren't visible.

In Photos: The Creative Renaissance of Boca De Oro

Photos by Christopher Michael and Dylan Burch A crowd made up of parents, young students, and performing arts professionals gathered in downtown Santa Ana on March 7 to enjoy a series of

March 30, 2026

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