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Neglected Facilities

Our college’s administration often does not communicate problems on campus and work on providing solutions until their hand is forced. There is a major problem with facilities and amenities not being properly

May 21, 2025

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News isn’t always about the problems, it’s also about solutions

Let’s talk about what’s going right. This spring, struggling students are ﬁnally getting the resources and visibility they deserve. Programs and clubs such as the U2 Scholars, EOPS, Gender Sexuality Alliance, UndocuScholars

May 22, 2023

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Frustrations and concern grow over new health and science building’s opening

The new Health Sciences building is scheduled to open in the spring of 2024. If the Johnson Student and Science Center are any indication, this means that within the first month of

March 27, 2023

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Hungry For Attention

Insecurity among Santa Ana College students is common, whether it’s not being able to afford a meal on campus, play a sport or pass a math class. Getting food at SAC is

October 28, 2019

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Orange County Needs to Keep The Blunts Rolling

We are proud that Santa Ana is leading the state in the recreational marijuana movement, being the first and only city in Orange County with permits to sell recreational marijuana legally.

May 21, 2018

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Stop the Stigma of Mental Disorders

The challenges faced by those who suffer from mental illness are real, yet discussing it is still taboo.

June 5, 2017

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Rise Up And Use Your Voice

President Donald J. Trump’s leadership has brought fear and division into our community. Don't let that stop you from speaking out.

March 22, 2017

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Let’s Celebrate the New Recreational Marijuana Act

California’s new Adult Use of Marijuana Act deserves our support because it gives us more freedom, boosts our economy and eliminates jail time and fines for adults carrying small amounts of pot.

December 1, 2016

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The Venue Is to Blame in DTSA Punk Show Death

Staff Editorial The fatal March 3 stabbing of Nathan Alfaro in downtown Santa Ana is a cruel reminder of the risks associated with developing a nightlife scene in a city with a history of violence. Alfaro’s murder was

March 17, 2016

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Social Media Helped OC Sheriffs Capture Inmates After Jailbreak

Staff Editorial The week-long manhunt for three inmates who escaped from the Santa Ana Central Men’s Jail, about a mile away from Santa Ana College, took place mostly online. A coordinated effort

February 29, 2016

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