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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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It’s overconsumption not collecting

Owalas. Funko Pops. Mickey Mouse Ears. Labubus. Whatever the latest craze may be, I’m tired of people using collecting as an excuse for overconsumption. Collecting has gone from a cute hobby to

December 1, 2025

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

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 unable to make it through the month. With Congress

November 24, 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 Tuesday. The Dons’ victory extended their winning streak

November 19, 2025

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Donnel Poppe brings awareness about climate change through art

Walking into a dimly lit art exhibit, one of Sleeping Beauty’s fairy godmothers walks up to you with big blue eyes and a peppy voice and a lot on her mind. It’s

November 19, 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 $40. Despite TRIO’s reimbursement policy, the program recently

November 19, 2025

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