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District asking for $720 million facilities bond

A spotlight ignited a curtain in Phillips Hall on October 14. There was no automatic fire alarm. An administrator smelled smoke and alerted the authorities. Phillips Hall highlights the urgent need for

October 23, 2024

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Smoldering curtain in Phillips Hall prompts fire authority response

Reporting by Geovanni Esparza and Chris Treble Orange County Fire Authority put out a smoldering curtain in Phillips Hall that was ignited by a shining spotlight just before 10 a.m. Tuesday. Nobody

October 15, 2024

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Moving OC Pride out of DTSA is a terrible mistake

Orange County’s adored LGBTQ Pride Festival and Parade is packing up and leaving homey Downtown Santa Ana for the buttoned-up OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. As a Santanero and someone who’s been

September 23, 2024

New automotive Bachelors degree coming fall 2026

Starting Fall 2026, students and automotive industry professionals in Southern California will have a new opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at Santa Ana College. SAC’s Automotive Technology faculty are working closely

September 23, 2024

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District considers a $720 million bond for November ballot

The district may be asking voters to approve a $720 million bond for upgraded facilities this November after missing a ballot deadline two years ago. Ahead of a final vote at their

May 15, 2024

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Hammond Hall set to be vacated because it is not ADA accessible

When pharmacology student Ronnie Miano first enrolled in a lab class on Hammond Hall’s second floor last fall, she never thought she’d get stuck on the first. Miano took the microphone into

May 14, 2024

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Student groups strive to recruit members at Club Rush

The Associated Student Government hosted Club Rush, a bi-annual event showcasing both new and established clubs to recruit new members last Tuesday and Wednesday. Clubs lined the quad, informing students about their

March 11, 2024

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Dons softball walk-off Eagles in extra innings

Santa Ana College women’s softball team won a close game against Mount San Jacinto College on Thursday, with a final score of 3-2. SAC was struggling offensively at the beginning of the

February 22, 2024

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“Vivid Images in Motion” is the biggest dance concert since COVID-19

Collaborations from outside dance companies made this fall semester the biggest in Santa Ana College history, according to dance department co-chair Heather Gillette. Nannette Brodie dance-theater, a legendary dance company from Long

November 9, 2023

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A leak in the men’s restroom caused water to shut off

There is a 63’ by 42’ hole in the ceiling of the men’s bathroom with a plastic bag covering it in the C-Building from a leak. “I’m afraid a rat or a

October 16, 2023

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