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In Photos: Gas Crisis (Here we go again)

In the early 1970s, and again in 1979, gasoline shortages triggered by conflicts in oil producing regions resulted in gas rationing and long lines locally. My brother and I were in our

June 3, 2026

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Dancers shine in “Loading:Unity” Concert at Phillips Hall

Early this month I attended the Santa Ana Dance Department’s concert titled “Loading:Unity.” The lights dimmed and the performance began. Dancers bobbed and weaved out onto a dimly lit stage, contorting their

May 30, 2026

Lifestyle

A theater tech to theater star

Edson Gomez looks like any person you might pass on your way to class, or at the grocery store, gas station, or just waiting to cross the street. Black hoodie, black beanie,

May 28, 2026

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In Photos: Annual Juried Student Art Show

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

May 27, 2026

Lifestyle·Top Stories

The Mystery of Minh Pham

Minh Pham has 50 associate degrees. He’s run 42 marathons. He’s completed NASA internships, theater productions and Ironman triathlons. To learn anything about him from his transcript is like trying to get

May 20, 2026

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A building with a red banner between two palm trees advertising open enrollment for a local public charter high school.

Digital Media’s move to the library canceled, spaces in the A building considered

The Digital Media program’s highly anticipated move from an off-campus facility to a space on the main campus has been cancelled, leaving faculty concerned for the program’s future. Since Santa Ana College

April 2, 2026

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A student looking at a web page with big 404 in the middle of the screen.

Website redesign leaves students in confusion, creates barriers

You’re not alone if you’ve been experiencing technical issues with the Santa Ana College website. A redesign began in February, and updates have begun rolling out. However, students and faculty have reported

March 24, 2026

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Poetry shines through at open mic event honoring Black brilliance

The U2 Scholars hosted Mic Check: Black Brilliance Edition for Black History Month last Wednesday in the Johnson Student Center, presenting an impressive evening of spoken word, music and storytelling in celebration

February 23, 2026

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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 ugly format. Every time I attempt to use

November 3, 2025

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 neighbors against U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Santa

October 1, 2025

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