COVER PAGE OF THE FALL 2012 ALPHA GAMMA HONOR SOCIETY CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

            Edited and Designed by Sierra London McDonald

The First Edition of The Black Collegians Newsletter of Santa Monica College

Edited, Designed, and Written by

Sierra London McDonald

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The Black Collegian Association of Santa Monica College Presents

EACH ONE TEACH ONE

A MENTOR PROGRAM DESIGNED BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS

Program Objective:

Students are encouraged to help inspire one another, as they aspire to achieve long term academic success here at Santa Monica College, and beyond. 

“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one, to help teach and inspire one.”  

_LondonLavelle

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE CELEBRATES GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

In light-of International Education Week, Santa Monica College celebrated international diversity among its students during its 11th annual Global Citizenship Day Festival, where an allure of free food, music, and games unified campus culture. For the past eleven years Santa Monica College has enthusiastically encouraged students to celebrate in this illustrious event to promote global citizenship amongst the campus community.

The day of festivities, in particular, has helped to bring the broad spectrum of cultural differences and similarities into perspective, as SMC’s international community (which includes more than 3,000 students representing more than 100 different nations worldwide) educated and entertained the campus community through various activities.

Throughout the day, students representing countries such as Japan and Mexico presented cultural dances that brought awe and attention to those who watched and admired from aside. Clubs such as The International Folk Dance club, as well as Kaspisananf Pilipino also awed and amazed crowds with wonderful food, music and fun games, which were both entertaining and culturally insightful.

In addition to this, many efforts have continued to be made by various campus departments, including The International Business Department and The Humanities Department, to help continue to solidify a global community for the years to come. With the offering of several different study abroad opportunities, and a variety of lectures, courses, and educational events, Santa Monica College will in no doubt remain united and culturally infused in a world of global citizenship.

GEARING UP FOR HOMECOMING

     “Don’t Miss Out On Spirit Week!”

  

It’s time to gear up and get ready for SMC’s annual homecoming events! This year we’re kicking it up with a $10,000 Half-Time Kick Contest, along with FREE $5 Food Coupons, as well as, Buy One Get One Free Chipotle Coupons, for the First Three Hundred Students, who attend the homecoming game.Free Giveaways, as well as Free Ice Cream and Face Paintings, will also be available to students wearing SMC ATTIRE through out spirit week, where A.S activities, such as the Huff and Puff games, Club Row, and SMC Homecoming Idol, will take place. 

Any students who are interested in participating, may sign up in the A.S office. These events are guaranteed to be a blast of fun, and in the words of pico the pirate, “Don’t Miss Out! There will be plenty of FREE FOOD and CASH PRIZES!!!!!!!!! 

SEE YOU SOON AND SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!

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_-London Lavelle : A.S PUBLIST

IN THE WORLD OF ANCIENT POLITIES

WHO HAD THE BETTER POLITY...

PLATO OR ARISTOTLE

In order for the greater good of the state to reach its full potential, the ideal polity must include all class of persons so that all those who live within it can experience happiness.

The citizens by themselves, however, will never be able to achieve this, because they lack reason and rationalization. Their beliefs, and bodily desires for pleasure hinders their judgment, and ultimately leaves a misappropriated balance of happiness among the state.

The polity in which the philosopher rule’s, is the only polity, in which the satisfaction of the people will be ensured.  For the philosopher king, is sufficient enough within himself, to be resilient to the temptation of frivolous desires, thus, ensuring the greater good of the state, and the greater good of the people.

DOES SIZE MATTER

For years there has been an emphasis on size as far as what's acceptable and what's not in the world of media that we as a society have adapted into our lives.

 For "Celebrities" being thin is a must, and now it seems that every young girl wants to look like a model and every guy wants to be with a girl who looks like a model, but why?

 Is it because all that we have seen as beautiful has been a size 2-10? 

 But does being a size 2 or 5 or 8 really even matter when it comes to succeeding in life?

Does is account for whether or not someone is beautiful or smart, or capable of being admired?

 I think not.

 My beauty and my ability to accomplish my goals in life, do not depend on whether I'm a size 2 or 18. It's the drive and charisma that comes from within me, and that's what truly matters.