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Opinion: The subscription business model needs to stop

Oct 3, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

Do you ever pay for a membership for a temporary reason and end up paying $3 a month for a year, only to realize you barely used that app after the purchase? It seems like everyone these days has at least one subscription service hacking away at their bank account. Whether it’s Netflix, Spotify or a gym membership, these recurring charges drain income from students, making it difficult for them to make ends meet.
High School Outreach helps students transition to college life

Sep 13, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

Mt. SAC is one of California’s leading community colleges, offering over 400 programs that allow students to explore their passions and open up career paths that fulfill their needs. For most students, college is intimidating and even scary at times. Mt. SAC offers so much that some students need help figuring out what they want to study. The High School Outreach program was created to ease the transition from high school to college as well, providing new students with a clear path to success.
A call to action for men’s mental health month

Jun 13, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

In recent years, mental health struggles have been more accepted in our society, yet the suicide rate for men has continued to steadily increase. 600,000 men a year. 58,000 men a month. 14,000 men a week. 2,000 men a day. On average, 86 men commit suicide every hour. Men’s Mental Health Month was established in 1994 when it was first advertised as Men’s Mental Health Week. Soon after, the observance was signed by President Bill Clinton, making it official.
High School Outreach helps future students find their future

Jun 10, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

Mt. SAC is one of the top community colleges in California, known for its array of programs and the large amount of available resources. A huge factor in maintaining annulment is Mt. SAC’s partnership with local highschools through the High School Outreach program. High School Outreach at Mt. SAC is dedicated to connecting diverse communities, providing resources and supporting students in their educational goals.
Finals season is just around the corner

May 28, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

As the semester draws to a close, students often find themselves scrambling to pass their classes and meet every deadline they can. It is officially finals season, where students around the country clock long hours of studying and turning in late work. Finals in college run a little differently than how they do in high school. College students are more often put into a position where their exams can make or break their grade.
Opinion- The real reason TikTok should be banned

May 17, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

Since 2020, during President Donald Trump’s time in office, the United States government has debated whether or not to ban TikTok. The faith and integrity of the social media platform hadn’t been put on the chopping block until recently. TikTok has recently been the center of discussion due to the bipartisan effort from the United States government to implement a ban on the social media app, fearing that the China-based company ByteDance is attempting to influence the election.
How Tik-Tok refocused reggae into the limelight

May 16, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

Reggae, a genre of music that combines aspects of soul and rock with a laid-back tempo and off-beat instrumentals, has been repopularized after gaining traction on platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok. Reggae is most known as the genre in which the legendary Bob Marley styled his music around. Marley is one of the most beloved artists to ever make reggae music, other artists such as Inner Circle, Conkarah and Sublime have spread its peaceful message and mellow vibes.
Mt. SAC’s Thrift N’ Thrive event empowers students to succeed

Apr 23, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

Mt. SAC’s Basic Needs Resources held its annual Thrift N’ Thrive event on Wednesday, April 17, where students from all walks of life found support through mutual aid. Thrift N’ Thrive is a student-led, no-cost thrift market started by former Mt. SAC students to help those in need. The event started in 2018 and has been held almost every year since. The market opened at 1 p.m. and closed at 4 p.m. with nearly 300 students attending throughout the day.
Mt. SAC hosts exciting partial eclipse viewing event

Apr 11, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

On April 8, Mt. SAC held a watch party for the eclipse with an impressive turnout of students and members of the community, alike. The partial eclipse began at 10:06 a.m. and it reached its maximum coverage at 11:13 a.m.Students, faculty and members of the community joined together to view the rare phenomenon. Attendants were able to purchase glasses to view the eclipse without damaging their vision.
Mt. SAC installing cameras amid continuing safety concerns

Apr 10, 2024 | sac.media | David Fender

Since Sept. 20, 2023 when a small scuffle between students escalated into a stabbing, Mt. SAC has increased its security presence and enhanced surveillance to prevent future incidents on campus. Despite the increase in security on campus and revised emergency protocols, some students still feel uneasy when asked about Mt. SAC’s safety. Do Students Feel Safe? Sarah Hyu, a sociology student, expressed her concerns regarding her overall safety when on campus.