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Direct deposit Financial Aid disbursements switching to mailed checks temporarily

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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 sent to students. According to the notice, BankMobile, the district’s third-party financial aid provider, told RSCCD it has no in

$4 million credit line to SCC approved by district

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Santiago Canyon College’s request for a $4 million line of credit was unanimously approved at the Sept. 28 board meeting. SCC’s request came after school officials discovered a $3.7 million deficit stemming from budgeting errors, according to the 2026-27 adopted budget. The money would be available as needed and would cover the college’s potential investment

Did you catch the Video Madonna Awards?

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On a night meant to celebrate the best and brightest in music today, across many different genres, the MTV Video Music Awards proceeded to focus instead on the best and brightest of pop music’s past. It felt less like the Video Music Awards and more like the Video Madonna Awards. The 2026 VMAs felt dominated by Madonna, who opened the night with a multi-song

SOLD! Arte Moreno’s time as Angels owner is ending

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It has finally happened. The day Angels fans and Orange County residents have awaited for years has come; Arte Moreno has sold the Angels. The County Project, an Orange County-based group devoted to reinstating county pride, hosted a “sellabration” tailgate for the final home game of the 2026 season on Sept. 20th, 2026. While Angel Stadium was relatively ful

Nick The Greek serves up quick-casual Mediterranean dishes

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It is easy to see why Nick the Greek, located at 1313 West 17th Street. across from Santa Ana College, stands out among a crowded local food scene. The appeal is obvious, even before you take your first bite. A well-lit, modern Greek restaurant with uptempo music and savory smells that hit you the moment you walk through the front door. But what makes custom

SCC needs $4 million to cover budget deficit

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Santiago Canyon College is seeking a $4 million credit line from the district’s reserves to rectify a budget deficit for paying part-time professors. Acting SCC officials said the school did not account for paying salaries or benefits for any adjunct faculty in the 2026-2027 tentative budget. The discrepancy was not fixed by the time SCC calculated its adopt

New ethnic studies professor connects with Chicano culture through teaching

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Sofia Chavez is one of two new ethnic studies professors this semester at Santa Ana College. She brings education and experience from Bryn Mawr College, the University of California, Berkeley and Dartmouth College. Chavez teaches both Chicano studies and ethnic studies. Since her high school days, Chavez has always been intrigued by the Chicano rights moveme

IN PHOTOS: An hour in the life of SAC students

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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 resources. STEM students have two state-of-the-art facilities with the Science Center and the Health Sciences Building, outfitted with modern technology and top

Dons hold their ground against Chaffey in 2-2 draw

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Santa Ana College men’s soccer settled for a 2–2 draw against Chaffey College on Sept. 9 at night at Santa Ana Stadium, leaving the Dons disappointed, said Head Coach Jose Vasquez. “[I’m] not satisfied at all. This should have been a win. I think we had a great opportunity to do better in the first half,” Vasquez said. The Dons were also forced to play the f

Dons Earn Straight-Set Victory Over San Diego City College

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Santa Ana College women’s volleyball defeated San Diego City 3–0, earning a straight-set victory behind a strong offensive and defensive performance in their home opener. The Dons finished the match with 73 attacks and a .096 hitting percentage while recording 29 assists. Santa Ana also made an impact defensively, collecting 51 digs and four block assists. L

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