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Sophomore guard Jazzy Carrasco comes off a screen during their home game against Riverside City College on Saturday, Feb. 29. Carrasco reached a milestone of 1000 career points during the game. Photo credit: Danny Stipanovich

A love for the game leads Moorpark’s star guard to the next level at Sacramento State University

By Nick Sweis May 21, 2020
Moorpark's starting guard for two years, Jazzy Carrasco, accepted an offer to play at Sacramento State University.
Spencer Burnett operates one of the checkout kiosks in the student bookstore on Thursday, Jan. 23. According to Burnett, he was hired as a student worker to help the store at the beginning of the semester. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

A day in the life: Student workers shine at Moorpark College

By Susana Suffolk February 5, 2020

Around campus in every department student workers help things to stay afloat. Whether it’s appointment making, helping students locate buildings on campus, or assisting students with their academic...

Katie Perea, a game design student, works on her computer on Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the game design classroom. Perea hopes to join a team of game designers to contribute to larger project in the industry, she said. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Leveled Up: The evolution of game design at Moorpark College

By Dominic D'Amico November 6, 2019
Starting with a scant few classes, game design has grown into a well established program at Moorpark College.
Kristen Robinson presses a sticker to chest while speaking with ASMC members on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Robinson assists associated students in hosting Tuesday Bluesday on Raider Walk. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Kristen Robinson: Guiding students on their journey to success

By Jennifer Ojeda November 1, 2019
Kristen Robinson, the director of student activities, combines her passions into a career at Moorpark college.
Firefighters unspool hose as the flames of the Easy Fire approach East Olsen Road in Simi Valley, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Easy Fire spread rapidly amongst strong winds, threatening Ventura County

By Whitney Bussell October 30, 2019

The Easy Fire erupted early this morning just after 6 a.m. beginning with 30 mph winds. The Ventura County Firefighter Department acted swiftly as evacuations needed to happen fast. At 10 a.m. it was reported...

Deborah Brackley poses for a photo outside of the library on Oct. 17, 2019.

Deborah Brackley: The hidden drive behind student success

By Madina Safdari October 25, 2019
Deborah Brackley is the Tutorial Services Specialist II, where she manages Course Embedded Tutors and helps run the tutoring center on the third floor of the library.
Freshmen Steven Weese, left, and Ryan Horan talk strategy mid-game during Moorparks first conference game against Santa Barbara City College, on Wednesday, Feb. 27 in the Moorpark. College gym. Weese, Moorparks setter, ended the night with 35 assists. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

The brotherhood of sport, on and off the court

By Danny Stipanovich May 22, 2019
Loss only adds to Weese's and Horan's unfinished story

Moorpark College Characters: A national winning speaker with a passion for civil activism

By Margot Rowe May 21, 2019

Avesita Helmandi, a Moorpark Colleges student, is driven by her passion to be a lawyer and a voice for the voiceless. She dedicates her time to the Moorpark College Forensics Team which spends each year...

Professor Patricia Colman poses for a photo on Thursday, April 25, on the steps of Fountain Hall. Colman has been a Moorpark faculty member for 14 years. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

History professor dedicates career to documenting the lives and accomplishments of America’s ethnic pioneers

By Ulises Koyoc May 15, 2019

In America, the subject of race has been a controversial topic for decades. However, a Moorpark College history professor is challenging those controversies head-on. Not only is she bold enough to provoke...

Perseverance and Motivation: Why nothing can keep Calhoun off the court

By Robert Gonzales May 13, 2019

When Breanna Calhoun tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, she thought she would never be able to play basketball again. “I was just crying [and] crying, it was just so emotional,”...

Spires happily reflects on one of her favorite experiences in the Navy. In 2017 she decided to return to civilian life to pursue an education and prepare for a future family. Photo credit: Michelle De Leon

A veteran’s return to life as a student

By Ashton Blatz May 7, 2019

Moorpark College has many student veterans on campus, but former sailor Ryan Spires shares her views on transitioning from military to academic and civilian life. It was her stepdad who had spent 25 years...

Lobenstein conducts a lecture to the students during his public speaking class. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

How Professor Drew Lobenstein balances teaching with his love of breeding pigeons

By Ulises Koyoc January 16, 2019

For more than two decades, Drew Lobenstein has taught communications at Moorpark College and is just shy of the impassable five stars on RateMyProfessor. However, he isn’t your average communications...

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