Moorpark College Reporter

The Moorpark College Music Building, where students can take courses in order to obtain the Music Technology Certificate of Achievement. Photo credit: Spencer White

New music courses and degree come to Moorpark College

By Spencer White February 27, 2016

Courses such as Beginning Electronic Music, Introduction to Music Business and a Certificate of Achievement in Music Technology are being added to the music department at Moorpark College. A decision...

Beth Magill leads the Hairspray cast during rehearsals. Photo credit: Gabrielle Biasi

‘Hairspray’ tickets are selling fast!

By Jake Allard February 26, 2016

Tickets for each of the 12 performances of "Hairspray" are selling rapidly. Tickets are priced between $8 and $12, VIP tickets are also available for $50. John Loprieno, interim dean of performing arts,...

People revving up their motorcycles while getting ready to start the gay pride parade in 1988. Photo credit: Saul Bromberger

Photographers to showcase gay pride through panel and gallery display

By America Castillo February 23, 2016

Photographers Saul Bromberger and Sandy Hoover will participate in a panel discussion with the college's Spectrum Club to discuss their photos, which capture the idea of self-love and pride in the gay...

Bronte Vlashi, 14-year-old music major, practices her violin. Photo credit: America Castillo

Moorpark musicians compose and perform original pieces

By America Castillo February 5, 2016

The Moorpark Music Association is the only club for musicians at Moorpark College where students can join and compose their own pieces to be performed at the end of the semester.Moorpark students can join...

Local band and regulars, Disrupted Euphoria, featuring lead singer, Hannah Ribble, 22-year-old english major, play at Redballs Rock and Roll Pizza in Moorpark. Photo credit: Kristen Schulte

Open mic nights in Ventura County

By Kristen Schulte February 4, 2016

Open mic nights provide aspiring student musicians a place to showcase their talents through performing and interacting with other artists. One host of open mic nights is The Open Book, located in the...

LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show Feb. 6-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 
Photo courtesy of LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show

LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show indulges students’ sweet teeth

By Emily Mireles February 4, 2016

Imagine all your favorite sweets, treats and every possible delicious pastry you could ever envision all in one place for your enjoyment. Well, imagine no more, an upcoming local sweets convention has...

The lead cast of Hairspray, Theresa Wegher-Thompson, Matt Markham,  Alexandra Rae and Remy Muloway rehearsing Without Love Photo credit: Gabrielle Biasi

“Hairspray”…coming soon to Moorpark PAC

By Emily Mireles, Staff writer January 27, 2016

As the spring semester rolls around, so does the excitement of Moorpark College's spring musical, "Hairspray." The vibrant array of characters are what students can expect from this particular musical,...

Allen Zimmerman, 20-year-old visual arts major, sells some of his artwork at the Avocado Music, Film and Arts Festival. Photo credit: America Castillo

Moorpark students participate in Avocado Music, Art and Film Festival

By America Castillo January 19, 2016

Aspiring artists and musicians from Moorpark College came together to participate in the annual Avocado Music, Art and Film Festival. Unfortunately, no actual avocados were sold in this festival. Since...

College students, including Lacy Mack (bottom left), enjoy an evening of learning to line dance at Borderline Bar and Grill owned by Brian Hynes (bottom right). Photo credit: Kristen Schulte

College Country Nights gives students a place to dance and party

By Kristen Schulte January 18, 2016

College students line up every week to enjoy college nights at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, which are in full swing every Wednesday night. Every Wednesday, College Country Night provides...

From left to right: FTVM interns Blake Gurrola, communications major, Matthew De La Rosa, film and TV production major, and Alex Gonzalez, film major, working in Jason Beatons Beginning Radio and Podcasting class. Photo credit: Gabrielle Biasi

FTVM students showcase films and broadcast campus events on Youtube

By Casey Ahern January 18, 2016

Student films and on-campus events are showcased on Youtube for the public to view, courtesy of the Moorpark College film, television and media department's official channel.Students taking classes, such...

Shapiro holding up his photograph of Moorpark football player Isaiah Johnson. Photo credit: Janett Perez

Meet the man behind the lens on the field

By Janett Perez December 9, 2015

Some live in the moment and others live to capture the moment. For Moorpark student, Miles Shapiro, documenting the college football team on and off the field became one of the biggest transitions to becoming...

The Broad Museum displays larger than life artwork

By Courtney Resnick December 8, 2015

The Broad, Los Angeles’s newest contemporary art museum, is bringing a modern edge to downtown LA and is free to visit with a reservation. Featuring artists such as Robert Therrien, Takashi Murakami,...

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