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Priority Concerns Surround New S Building Security Doors

High-tech security doors will be installed on the East Wing of the S Building this June as part of a series of safety projects on campus. The installation of the doors has

March 4, 2026

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Seventh-inning implosion forces tie between Dons and Vaqueros

361 pitches, 29 batters, 14 pitchers and nearly four grueling hours of baseball resulted in a 15-15 tie between the Santa Ana Dons and the Glendale Vaqueros on Friday afternoon. The surreal

March 2, 2026

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Electric win as Dons topple Olympians for first playoff victory in nearly a decade

The Santa Ana Dons routed the San Diego Mesa Olympians 51-48 in a defensive battle on Wednesday night in the first round of the 3C2A playoffs. It was a raucous atmosphere in

March 2, 2026

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Poetry shines through at open mic event honoring Black brilliance

The U2 Scholars hosted Mic Check: Black Brilliance Edition for Black History Month last Wednesday in the Johnson Student Center, presenting an impressive evening of spoken word, music and storytelling in celebration

February 23, 2026

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Split-second difference separates Lasers over Dons in overtime

The Santa Ana Dons’ four-game skid continued as they suffered a controversial 65-62 overtime loss on Wednesday night to the Irvine Valley Lasers. With a mere 0.3 seconds left on the clock,

February 22, 2026

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Walk-off win for Dons in pitching battle against Cougars

The Santa Ana Dons faced off against the Canyon Cougars in an out-of-conference matchup that earned the Dons a 4-3 walk-off win in the 12th inning Tuesday evening. “One thing I’ll say

February 20, 2026

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I spy with my little eye… mass surveillance in Santa Ana

Over the last three months, a group has been discovered deploying cameras on undisclosed street corners of Santa Ana in an operation meant to document the comings and goings of Santa Ana

December 3, 2025

Shifting Lenses: A SAC Transfer Specialist’s Photography Journey

On Christmas Day, 11-year-old Lorena unwrapped a lime green Casio digital camera from under the tree. Her oldest sister finally gave her a camera after Alvarez had begged her for one. Alvarez’s

December 3, 2025

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Five magical movies to watch this holiday season

Looking for the perfect holiday movie? This list has you covered with a diverse selection of films that capture the magic of the season. From heartwarming tales to laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something

December 3, 2025

OC Shufflers are creating waves with free shuffling meetups

Noise in the distance, a thick mist coats the air and your face as you walk along the park’s wet grass. As you get closer and follow the electric noise, you find

December 3, 2025

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