Moorpark College Reporter

A table is being prepared for Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic on Nov. 26, 2020. Photo credit: Alissa Schoepflin

Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Alissa Schoepflin November 26, 2020

During the holiday season, families across the world would normally be preparing to gather round for a home-cooked meal with family and friends for Thanksgiving. Yet due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...

Adults and kids alike ice skate at The Lakes temporary rink in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Experience the joy this winter season with local activities to help get into the holiday spirit

By Cailey Monroe December 13, 2019
Around this time of year, many local places offer special events to help celebrate the holidays.
High Street Arts Center will host the Movie Marathon as well as other holiday shows during the month of December. Photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 5. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Don we now our ugly sweaters to the Holiday Movie Marathon

By Christine Hernandez December 13, 2019
Moorpark community members of all ages are invited to enjoy a free Holiday Movie Marathon set to take place next Saturday.
Lis Carlton prepares coffee beverages during her shift at Starbucks in Simi Valley, Calif. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Carlton has been working for Starbucks from New York to Simi Valley for over two years. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Let coffee warm the soul this holiday season

By Cailey Monroe December 12, 2019
Starting on November 7, Starbucks began their holiday launch of fan favorite Christmas drinks.
The MC Spirit squad performs during the 2018 Holiday Spectacular. Photo provided by VCCCD.

Unwrap the magic at this year’s ‘Holiday Spectacular’ show

By Christine Hernandez November 26, 2019

The Moorpark College Performing Arts Center is preparing for the second annual "Holiday Spectacular" show. This year’s Holiday Spectacular will run December 6-8 with evening performances, Friday...

Festive spirit fills the air at the Holiday Lights Concert

By Shahni Ben-Haim December 6, 2015

A sold-out crowd eagerly waited in the lobby of the performing arts center to hear the marvelous orchestration Professor James Song prepared for the annual Holiday Lights concert’s that occurred on Dec....

EATM student Jamie Wong, 27, teaches zoo attendees about birds in the wild. It is illegal to own eagle feathers, pictured above, but the zoo was granted permission to use them, she said. Photo credit: Bridget Fornaro

Halloween festivities and fundraisers at America’s Teaching Zoo

By Bridget Fornaro November 1, 2015

Birds, snakes and spiders were some of the animals displayed at this year's Boo at the Zoo, hosted at America's Teaching Zoo at the college on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The event, also a fundraiser, let guests...

EATM student Kate Donovan, 30-years-old, commanding Barney the Yellow-headed Amazon Parrot to say hello. Photo credit: Bridget Fornaro

Boo! Zoo hosts spooky fundraiser for Halloween weekend

By Bridget Fornaro October 23, 2015

A ghostly weekend is coming up for America’s Teaching Zoo with lots of decorating, trick-or-treating, a costume parade, arts and crafts for kids and fun animal shows. America’s Teaching Zoo is hosting...

The Haunted Mansion decorations for Disneylands Halloween Time. Photo credit: Bridget Fornaro

Top 6 Hollywood haunts in Southern California

By Bridget Fornaro October 8, 2015

Halloween is around the corner, which means it's time to celebrate all the thrilling haunts around Southern California. During the Halloween season, college students look for ways to get both a fun...

Two students hold hands in front of the Performing Arts Center at Moorpark College.

Valentine’s Day Ideas to Blow Them Away

By Radu Puchiu February 12, 2014

Valentine's day is approaching fast, and those who need to make plans are feeling an increased pressure for a perfect date.It is generally hard to come up with date ideas that keep both the significant...

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