Moorpark College Reporter

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Southern California swarms: exploring why mosquito populations have seemed to increase this year

By Matthew Camacho October 23, 2023

According to the California Department of Public Health, mosquito season ranges from March to late November, with the peak occurring in August. However, with our Mediterranean-style climate – categorized...

The Moorpark College Library displays a closed sign to students following a campus-wide power outage on Oct. 16, 2023. Photo credit: Matthew Camacho

Moorpark College experiences widespread power outage; campus closes temporarily

By Matthew Camacho October 16, 2023

On Oct. 16, 2023, Moorpark College experienced a campus-wide blackout, starting roughly at 9 a.m. and ending around 11:10 a.m. Power went completely out before generators came online providing auxiliary...

A Moorpark College-owned golf cart parked on Raider Walk on Sept. 26, 2023 during Club Rush. Photo credit: Brianna Perez

Three suspects arrested in connection with Moorpark College golf cart thefts

By Gabriel Sanchez-Rivera and Pierre Michelet October 3, 2023

On the night of Sept. 14, 2023, a Moorpark College-owned golf cart was stolen and driven off campus.The golf cart, belonging to Moorpark College President Julius Sokenu, was taken after three thieves punched...

Moorpark College students talk to California State University, Northridge representatives at the Transfer Day Fair on Aug. 31, 2023. Photo credit: Jaya Roberts

California State University Board of Trustees approves five-year tuition hike

By Bronwyn Smith September 29, 2023

On Sept. 13, 2023, the California State University Board of Trustees approved the implementation of a five-year process that will hike annual tuition by 6% each year for the next five years, beginning...

Moorpark College students wait in line to get their picture taken with a diploma during the 2023 graduation ceremony on Friday, May 19 in Moorpark, CA. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Moorpark College’s class of 2023 moves forward

By Ryan Bough May 22, 2023
On Friday, Moorpark College celebrated the graduation of around 2,000 students who earned one or more associate degrees on Friday.
Photo credit: Jasmine Hallack

Moorpark College continues offering dual enrollment opportunities to local schools

By Jaya Roberts April 27, 2023
In recent years, Moorpark College began partnering with local school districts to offer dual enrollment opportunities for interested middle and high school students.
The Moorpark College football team at the Performing Arts Center for a viewing ceremony of the 2023 Aspen Prize award finalists announcement on April 20, 2023. Moorpark College received fourth place for the Aspen Institute College Excellence Award. Photo credit: Mike Stuart

Aspen Institute ranks Moorpark College fourth best community college in the nation

By Briana Cruz April 21, 2023
With students and faculty members avidly awaiting the results, Moorpark College received word that it was awarded fourth place in the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
(Left to right) Moorpark College students Isa Rojas, Oliva Vazquez and Ella Boring hold up signs protesting Title IX ineffectiveness and the college administration on Dec. 15, 2022. The protest took place just outside the college campus at the intersection of Collins Drive and Campus Drive in Moorpark, CA. Photo credit: Sarah Graue

Behind the Curtain: Moorpark College leadership takes steps to address Title IX woes

By Shahbano Raza and Sarah Graue March 21, 2023
Last December, Moorpark College students lined the intersection of Collins and Campus Drive to protest the administration’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations on campus.
The Moorpark College Performing Art Center. Photo courtesy of the VCCCD photo archive.

Application deadline for Moorpark College scholarships extended to March 20

By Andres Garcia March 20, 2023
The deadline to apply for scholarships from Moorpark College has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 20.
Coach Lindley Kistler and wrestler Zachary Zernick at the CCCAA State Championships Dec. 9-10, 2022 at West Hills College. Zernick reached the quarterfinals and finished 8th place in his weight group. Photo provided by Lindley Kistler

Moorpark College wrestler found dead in Santa Monica Mountains

By Briana Cruz February 12, 2023
The Ventura County Sheriff’s office located the body of a Moorpark College student who had been missing since Jan. 28.
Around one hundred Moorpark College students lined the intersection of Collins Drive and Campus Drive to display signs demanding Title IX accountability from administration on Dec. 15, 2022. Photo credit: Sarah Graue

Behind the Curtain: Protesters demand reform in campus’ sexual misconduct measures

By Shahbano Raza and Sarah Graue December 16, 2022
Right outside of Moorpark College, frustration rung loud and clear Thursday afternoon during a student-led protest against Title IX policies and the college administration’s handling of sexual misconduct accusations.
Moorpark College students Isa Rojas (Left) and Olivia Vazquez (Right) console each other while listening to public comments at the ASMC Title IX meeting on Dec. 12, 2022. Photo credit: Shahbano Raza

Behind the Curtain: Students voice their safety and well-being concerns at ASMC forum

By Shahbano Raza and Sarah Graue December 13, 2022
With the intention of composing a response to recent Title IX complaints, the Associated Students of Moorpark College Board of Directors hosted an open forum on Monday, Dec. 12, during which attendees publicly commented on the ongoing sexual misconduct accusations impacting the campus community.
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