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Bryenna Workman releases Salsa, the 31 year-old Catalina Macaw, during dress rehearsal for the 2019 Spring Spectacular at Americas Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Salsa made a flying entrance and exit over the crowd, flaunting his feathers. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Spring Spectacular “Zoomanji” will bring animals and bugs of all kinds

By Susana Suffolk March 4, 2020
Adventure and exploration await at Moorpark College for the annual EATM Spring Spectacular.
Ayrlron Arellano, MakerSpace staff member, cleans up a 3D printed model made by Kent Duke, right, on Monday, March 2, in the MakerSpace. Duke designed a 3D model and printed it for a business info systems class. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark’s fourth annual Maker Faire to provide creative outlet for students

By Lauren Bender March 4, 2020

On April 21, Moorpark College will hold the fourth annual Maker Faire on the Quad, advertising the variety of creative activities available to students on campus. Art teacher and Maker Faire Coordinator,...

Rapper and athlete Acro The Artist performs original music about race issues and his own experience being a black man in America, during the Black Family Reunion held by Moorpark College on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Usually found performing on Venice Beach, Acro The Artist has renowned talents in rapping, producing, dancing, and calisthenics. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Black Family Reunion welcomes community and culture at Moorpark College

By Giancarlo Meccia March 2, 2020

Tuesday, Feb. 25, Moorpark College hosted a Black Family Reunion in its quad as part of its celebration of Black History Month. Some events featured in this reunion included games, food, speeches and physical...

Michael Black (left), 22, talks Mohit Sukhija, 18, a quality manager from SensoScientific, at the Career and Intership Expo on campus at Moorpark College on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Many companies like SensoScientific are searching for innovative minds at Moorpark College. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark College provides students with employment opportunities through Career Week

By Liz Byington and Gavin Woods February 29, 2020

Moorpark College's Career and Transfer Center welcomes students to its annual Career Week from March 3-5. Career Week will offer a full range of events for college, high school and middle school students...

Moorpark College Anthropology Department Chair Dr. Andrew Kinkella discusses the ancient Mayans study of astronomy at the Moorpark College Forum on Friday, Feb. 21. Photo credit: Justin Downes

Meaning in the Mayan skies: Moorpark professor shares archaeological research on the ancient Maya

By Arianna Delgado February 25, 2020
Moorpark College Anthropology Department Chair Dr. Andrew Kinkella delivered a speech on the Maya and how their archaeological discoveries relate to the cosmos, on Friday, February 21.
Panel members, from left to right, Simi Valley Police Commander Charles Stevens Shorts, Ventura City Councilmember Lorrie Brown, Moorpark City Manager Troy Brown and Thousand Oaks Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy gather for President Julius Sokenus lecture Black Identity and Leadership on Thursday, Feb. 20. The panel, curated by Sokenu, discusses their experiences in leadership roles in their respective local governments as part of Moorpark Colleges celebration of Black History Month. Photo credit: Morgan Ellis

Interim President Julius Sokenu fosters an open and encouraging discussion in ‘Black Identity and Leadership’ lecture

By Morgan Ellis and Liz Byington February 24, 2020

To continue Moorpark College’s celebration of Black History Month, Interim President Julius Sokenu hosted a lecture called “Black Identity and Leadership” on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 12 p.m....

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Moorpark College Esports club to host its first Smash Bros tournament

By David Chavez February 18, 2020
Moorpark College Esports club to host Smash tournament.
Lawrence Lee, military enthusiast, sets up the display in the library on Friday, Feb. 7. Lees display showcases the many aspects African American history, including military service. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark College library hosts display of iconic service members for Black History Month

By Lauren Bender February 18, 2020

On Friday, Feb. 7, a display was set up in the library in honor of Black History Month, focusing on African American service men and women. Lawrence Lee, the display's owner, has set up the figurines and...

Carter Bell, Moorpark student, leaves one of the gender neutral bathrooms in the AC building, on Thursday, Feb. 13. According to Carter, bathrooms should be a place of privacy and safety, not awkwardness and fear. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Second bathroom ‘Invasion of Privacy’ incident occurs on campus within the span of a month

By Madina Safdari February 13, 2020

An invasion of privacy incident was reported by a female student on Monday Feb. 10 to the Moorpark College campus police. At around 4 p.m. the student was in a gender neutral restroom on the second floor...

Sophia Escalante, director of external affairs, weighs in on planning for Raiders Got Talent during the ASMC meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

ASMC approves new Social Media Society Club during board meeting

By David Chavez February 13, 2020
The ASMC approves of a new club during their meeting.
Professor Linda Kushner whispers into the ear of Learning Disabilities Instructor Sile Bassi during the Mental Health First Aid Certification session on Thursday, Feb. 6, in LMC 125. The activity was meant to simulate what a conversation is like with schizophrenia. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Mental Health First Aid Certification training equips faculty and staff with the tools necessary to help at-risk students

By Morgan Ellis February 10, 2020

The Moorpark College Health Center hosted a Mental Health First Aid Certification training on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. This served as the second part to an eight hour total session needed...

Tamarra Coleman, English Professor and Multi-Cultural Project Specialist, speaks to Students before showing the movie ‘I am not your Negro’ for Black History Month, on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The movie was shown in the Campus Center Conference Room. Photo credit: Scott Mazzarano

Black History Month film screenings spark powerful discussion

By Gavin Woods February 7, 2020
This February Moorpark College will be hosting two film screening events to celebrate Black History Month on campus.
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