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The midterm voting experience at Santa Ana College

11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Polls have been open for a few hours now at the Santa Ana College women’s gym. The line started on the other side of the east-facing door

November 5, 2026

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Ad hoc committee formed as district starts search for new chancellor

Following the retirement of Chancellor Marvin Martinez on Oct. 16, an ad hoc committee was formed to find an interim chancellor. Members of the committee include Interim board president Tina Arias Miller,

November 4, 2026

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A Q&A with the college district student trustee

Stephen Reid was scrolling through his Instagram one night last year, feeling like he had wasted potential. The Santiago Canyon College student wanted to get involved and help people, but didn’t know

November 4, 2026

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Two new professors hope to bring SAC dance to the university level

In a dimly lit studio filled with mirrors, a semicircle of students sitting cross-legged surrounds a calm and poised tattooed Korean woman. She spoke with the students at their level, addressing their

October 31, 2026

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Direct deposit Financial Aid disbursements switching to mailed checks temporarily

The Rancho Santiago Community College District has temporarily suspended direct deposit financial aid disbursements and has switched to mailed checks after a third-party cybersecurity issue was found, according to an urgent notice

October 6, 2026

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IN PHOTOS: An hour in the life of SAC students

It’s been six weeks since the start of fall semester and the campus is sprinkled with students unwinding between classes, preparing before lectures, making their way to labs, and checking out student

September 21, 2026

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New football coach has 30 years of Division I experience

Santa Ana College turned a page in the Dons playbook by hiring Kevin Clune as its new football coach. Coach Clune, who brings more than 30 years of Division I coaching experience

September 12, 2026

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Dons falls to No. 23 Chaffey in home opener

The Santa Ana College Dons opened their season on Sept. 5, hosting No. 23 Chaffey College with a score of 44-21. SAC put together a solid performance on offense, racking up six

September 12, 2026

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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

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