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Blading Cup 2025 draws world’s top talents to Santa Ana

In the shadow of the Yost Theater, a man wearing rollerblades stands atop a quarter pipe with a crowd of hundreds chanting his name. He takes off from the ramp to jump

by Brandon Rowley

November 5, 2025

In Photos: Noche de Altares and Viva la Vida in DTSA

Photos by Evelyn Cruz and Geovanni Esparza In the heart of DTSA,

Dons trampled by Chargers in straight sweep

The Santa Ana Dons women’s volleyball team lost in a devastating sweep

Home-opener victory as Dons slash Vaqueros

The Santa Ana Dons men’s basketball team survived a thriller at their

SAC’s website is shameful—and it’s time for a change

Click. Click. Click. I scroll past page after page of irrelevant information

Tricks, treats and total flops: How 2025 redefined and recycled horror

It doesn’t have to be Halloween to watch a good horror film.

Winless season continues as Dons lose final home game to Pirates

Facing the No. 3-ranked Ventura Pirates on Saturday, the Santa Ana Dons

Best two-year news website and newsmagazine in country awarded to el Don

At the largest media conference of the year, Santa Ana College journalism

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Revamped application makes applying for scholarships faster and simple

This academic year, the Santa Ana College scholarship application has been revamped with a change in requirements and a new deadline. The application window

November 6, 2025

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Best two-year news website and newsmagazine in country awarded to el Don

At the largest media conference of the year, Santa Ana College journalism students received 27 awards ranging from the highest staff honors to individual

October 27, 2025

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In Photos: Washington D.C. during the government shutdown

From Oct. 15-18, our editors attended Mediafest25 in Washington D.C., where they attended workshops and award ceremonies. On Oct. 1, just two weeks before

October 23, 2025

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Clery Reports reveal drop in crime on campus in 2024

The Rancho Santiago Community College District published its 2025 Annual Safety and Security Report in accordance with the Clery Act, a U.S. federal law

October 22, 2025

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Privatization of the Centennial soccer fields postponed for now

La Academia, a soccer academy that helps children develop their soccer skills, has backed out of an agreement with the city of Santa Ana

October 22, 2025

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Proposition 50 explained

There is only one statewide measure on the ballot for this year’s special election. Voters will decide on Proposition 50, which, if approved, would

October 21, 2025

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East End Skatepark still closed despite ribbon cutting over a month ago

Fourth Street’s hopeful new addition for skaters has been closed and wrapped in caution tape for the majority of the time since its grand

October 15, 2025

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Read about Diane Keaton’s 1964 community college stage debut

Santa Ana College alum and award-winning actress Diane Keaton passed away on Saturday. In memoriam, fellow SAC alum and award-winning comedian Steve Martin posted

October 13, 2025

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Blading Cup 2025 draws world’s top talents to Santa Ana

In the shadow of the Yost Theater, a man wearing rollerblades stands atop a quarter pipe with a crowd of hundreds chanting his name.

November 5, 2025

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Dons trampled by Chargers in straight sweep

The Santa Ana Dons women’s volleyball team lost in a devastating sweep to the Cypress Chargers last Wednesday. “It was a tough one,” said

November 3, 2025

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Home-opener victory as Dons slash Vaqueros

The Santa Ana Dons men’s basketball team survived a thriller at their first home game against the Glendale Vaqueros, wrapping up with an 84-79

November 3, 2025

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Winless season continues as Dons lose final home game to Pirates

Facing the No. 3-ranked Ventura Pirates on Saturday, the Santa Ana Dons were blown out 65-0 in the final home game of their winless

October 29, 2025

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Blading Cup 2025 draws world’s top talents to Santa Ana

In the shadow of the Yost Theater, a man wearing rollerblades stands atop a quarter pipe with a crowd of hundreds chanting his name. He takes off from the ramp to jump

In Photos: Noche de Altares and Viva la Vida in DTSA

Fashion department flourishes in temporary studio

Film Student Cecilia Lorenzo reaches audiences with humanizing stories

Plants festival returns to the Santa Ana Zoo

In Photos: Fiestas Patrias 2025

These independent bookstores in OC provide community and diverse voices

Despite fears of ICE raids, Fiestas Patrias remains a colorful celebration

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SAC’s website is shameful—and it’s time for a change

Click. Click. Click. I scroll past page after page of irrelevant information written in tiny text and year-old announcements, all embedded in an unbelievably

November 3, 2025

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Sharon Tam

Tricks, treats and total flops: How 2025 redefined and recycled horror

It doesn’t have to be Halloween to watch a good horror film. This year has been extremely eventful for horror fanatics, with multiple elements

October 29, 2025

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The news makes me sad

In 2025, the news is not a place that brings joy or peace. Reading a news article or watching a video makes me more

October 28, 2025

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Kaitlyn Han

Mental health is a public issue, not a personal failure

In a society that often glorifies physical strength, we’ve stigmatized the idea of mental health well-being. Mental health is not a personal failing or

October 20, 2025

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Evelyn Cruz