Under the Old Hood
By: JP Chabot Deep in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana is an unobtrusive custom auto shop; simple on the outside, but full of hidden treasures. The Packard Custom Auto Service owned
The student voice of Santa Ana College
Black Behind the Orange Curtain
By: Mahdee Gill FILMMAKER SHANDELL MAXWELL EXPOSES BIGOTRY IN THE O.C. Shandell Maxwell, then 14-years-old, waited for her younger sister outside their home as she did every day after school. Suddenly, red
Residents, Students Fight For Park
By: C. Harold Pierce Three years ago, Gabriel Martinez, 31, lost control of his car on the freeway and crashed. Then came the sirens and paramedics. He slipped into a coma for
Dons advance to state playoffs
By C. Harold Pierce With less than eight minutes left in overtime of the Southern California finals, Dons forwards Luis Venegas and Leonardo Contreras stretched on the sideline, waiting to be
Dons advance to Southern California semi finals
By Jorge Campos Midfielder Leonardo Contreras scored two goals and added an assist as the Dons cruised to a 5-1 playoff victory over visiting Los Angeles Harbor College Seahawks. “I know I’m
Dons Field Ten Knights For Battle
By: C. Harold Pierce For years, Coach Jose Vasquez has drawn talent from a deep but informal farm system Midfielder Ivan Bastida charges up the middle of the field, fending off two
Food Stamps Snapped to Extinction
By Alex Olivares Families benefitting from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, will receive less aid from the federal government. About $5 billion in cuts to the program
Dancing for Self-Preservation
By: Rogelio Santana The scent of burning sage fills a small Downtown Santa Ana dance studio as the group members stomp, spin and shout. The palpitating beat of the huehuetl drums guides
Igniting a Creative Fusion
By: Jocelyne Poblador At first there are only two dancers. Blinding lights blaze when they run in from the sides and come together. Nina Simone croons in the background as dancers in
Colleges Consider 4-Year Degrees
By: C. Harold Pierce & Jocelyne Poblador Gigi Arellano waited three years before being admitted into the nursing program to receive her licensed vocational nursing degree at Santa Ana College. When she