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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 and aspects of the genre being explored in

by Alex Helguero

October 29, 2025

Winless season continues as Dons lose final home game to Pirates

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

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

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

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

From Oct. 15-18, our editors attended Mediafest25 in Washington D.C., where they

Clery Reports reveal drop in crime on campus in 2024

The Rancho Santiago Community College District published its 2025 Annual Safety and

Privatization of the Centennial soccer fields postponed for now

La Academia, a soccer academy that helps children develop their soccer skills,

Proposition 50 explained

There is only one statewide measure on the ballot for this year’s

Mental health is a public issue, not a personal failure

In a society that often glorifies physical strength, we’ve stigmatized the idea

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

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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Community organizers discuss and provide ICE defense resources

A room full of organizers, leaders and active community members listened intently and engaged in important dialogue about how to defend themselves and their

October 1, 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 their final home game of their winless

October 29, 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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Mounties blowout Dons in display of dominance

Even before kickoff, Mt. San Antonio had control. The Mounties, ranked No. 7 in the state, walked into the Santa Ana Bowl as if

October 13, 2025

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Goalkeeping duel results in Dons loss against Rustlers

Facing off against another struggling team in the Golden West Rustlers, the Santa Ana Dons were unable to get the win in a hard-fought

October 6, 2025

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Fashion department flourishes in temporary studio

The moment Seraphina Torres first stepped into Santa Ana College’s new fashion studio, equipped with industrial-grade sewing machines, piles of fabric, and large expanses of working space, she knew she had come

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

LOTTERIA is only worth going to once

Kabo Kitchen delivers in both price and flavor

Studying, foosball and Guitar Hero: welcome to the JSC

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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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Alex Helguero

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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

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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