Share this emailCopy the public link or share it on your favorite channel.
the D brief header logo

Thanksgiving

Reads đź“–

Thanksgiving is here, and finals week is around the corner. As our student journalists finish reporting for their final stories, check out these quick reads on important news affecting the state and district, as well as sports coverage and local art.

đź“°News: Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in California and projected changes to student services programs impact students.
🏀Sports: Dons basketball had an 8-game winning streak while men's wrestling faced a loss.
🎨Lifestyle: A 70-year-old artist channels their activism through pyrography and miniature-scale models.
đź’­Views: ICE Raids target immigrants, ignoring due process when it comes to their arrests.

Were you informed? If you like what you read, forward it to a friend and tell them to sign up for the d-brief so they never miss a story.

Your Voice Matters,
Editors Geo and Ash, Fall 2025
Contact an Editor
Follow our socials!
instagram 

Read Our Latest Stories Below

SNAP cuts leaves food distributers struggling to meet a growing demand

SNAP cuts leaves food distributers struggling to meet a growing demand
By Alex Helguero

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 unable to pass the bill necessary to fund the government for the next fiscal year before the Sep. 30 deadline, SNAP officially shut down for the first time …

"It hurts" Trump's proposed budget cuts cause confusion across district

"It hurts" Trump's proposed budget cuts cause confusion across district
By Sharon Tam

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 lost the ability to pay back their program coordinator for program expenditures.  “I drove. I paid for the parking lot. I paid for someone's meal because they didn't …

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

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

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 Bill Cook gymnasium for a midseason rematch, in which the Dons avenged a 70-62 loss from earlier this year. It was the first time since 2017 that the …

Falcons take down Dons in conference matchup

Falcons take down Dons in conference matchup
By Gia Santolalla

Cerritos Falcons defeated Santa Ana Dons men’s wrestling team at the Bill Cook Gymnasium 36-12 on Wednesday.  The Dons had a strong start from 133-lbs. Dylan Avila, who is currently ranked fifth in the state based on the California Community College Athletic At one point in the match Avila’s opponent chose the down position, allowing Avila to take control from …

In Photos: Annual Juried Student Art Show

Painting by Alexander Robles
By Giovanni Castro

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 four pieces for a $3 entry fee each with 100 submitted entries accepted. The juried exhibition format provides students with a level of experience and growth that showcases …

Rock is different now, and I’m here for it

Rock is different now, and I’m here for it
By Maxwell Reed

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 are struggling to make the Hot 100 more every year. To some, it’s pretty obvious what’s happening: “rock is dead.” That couldn’t possibly be more wrong. Say what …
el don wavelength logo F18
Unsubscribe
Manage your subscription
Santa Ana College
1350 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
instagram