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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 awards celebrating reporting across various platforms. Reporters at

by Maxwell Reed

October 27, 2025

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

This year, our editors attended MediaFest25 in Washington D.C., where they attended

Clery Reports reveal drop in crime on campus in 2024

The Rancho Santiago Community College District published its 2025 Annual Security Report,

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

Fashion department flourishes in temporary studio

The moment Seraphina Torres first stepped into Santa Ana College’s new fashion

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

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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

This year, our editors attended MediaFest25 in Washington D.C., where they attended workshops and award ceremonies. On Oct. 1, just two weeks before the

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 Security Report, a comprehensive disclosure mandated by the Jeanne Clery Act, detailing crime statistics

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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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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Season-long struggle continues as Dons remain winless

The Santa Ana Dons narrowly lost to the Citrus College Owls 30-24 on Saturday night. The Owls were coming off a major upset, having

September 30, 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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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

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Talk to us! We’re community reporters

Reporting on sensitive issues is always a struggle. There are a lot of ethical questions that need to be addressed. El Don’s staff has

October 14, 2025

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Attend public meetings to remind elected officials they serve you

The decisions made by public officials directly impact you and your neighbors. Whether or not you attend public meetings, your tax dollars are being

October 13, 2025

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Geovanni Esparza

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Santa Ana is changing for the worse

In the last decade, the ongoing redevelopment of the downtown area has led to changes that have turned this city into something I no

October 7, 2025

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Lizett Gallo

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No matter the situation, political violence isn’t okay

Sept. 10, 2025, changed America’s political conversation for the worse. America now finds itself grappling with a wound that cuts deeper than the bullet

September 24, 2025

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Peter Yencso

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