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Veterans display the flag while voice major Emilie Lethooe (right) sings the national anthem. Photo credit: Agustin Garcia

College gathers to mark Veterans Day

By Frank Ralph, Agustin Garcia, and Nikolas Samuels November 11, 2015

Around 60 people attended an event that honored the college’s veterans with a flag ceremony and speeches, on Wednesday afternoon outside the Administration Building. The ceremony was held to honor...

Mecca Holtz, a 21-year-old CLU student, putting up Year of Wellness posters around campus. Photo credit: Bridget Fornaro

Graphic design program teams up with “Year Of” Series

By Bridget Fornaro November 8, 2015

For a few years the graphic design program has produced all the artwork and advertising for the "Year of" lecture series on campus, but many people are unaware of what happens behind the scenes during...

(From left) Staff Sgt. Robert Felix, Samuel Cash, veteran, Maria Martin, Certifying Official, Giselle Ramirez, Veterans Counselor, and Renzo Poblet in the Veterans Resource Center with Toys for Tots. Photo credit: Julien Levangie

College to honor veterans with flag ceremony and color guard

By Julien Levangie November 7, 2015

To commemorate Veterans Day, the Veterans Resource Center will hold an event with a flag ceremony, color guard and refreshments, on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. in front of the Administration...

Ashley Rasmussen, president of student government, outside the campus center. Photo credit: Frank Ralph

A message from your student government president: Week 12

By Ashley Rasmussen, Associated Students President November 6, 2015

Hey, Raiders! I hope this week went well for you all. I want to remind you that I have office hours every week on Wednesday’s from 4-7 PM, and Thursday’s from 1-5 PM, so please do not feel like...

The Symphonic Orchestra starts the year off with a sold out show

By Shahni Ben-Haim November 1, 2015

Moorpark College Symphony Orchestra along with the Choral Music Program put on a sold out "Choral Fantasy" show Friday Oct. 29 in the Performing Arts Center.Through the teamwork of the Moorpark symphony...

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 Elizabeth Smith holds Ray, a rainbow python, at Boo at the Zoo. Photo credit: Bridget Fornaro

Boo at the Zoo kicks off

By Bridget Fornaro October 31, 2015

The annual celebration and fundraiser has started at America's Teaching Zoo. The zoo is decorated for Halloween season, and students of the Exotic Animal Training and Management program have set up...

Ashley Rasmussen, president of student government, outside the campus center. Photo credit: Frank Ralph

A message from your student government president: Week 11

By Ashley Rasmussen, Associated Students President October 30, 2015

Hello, Moorpark College Student body! I hope your semester is going well and you are learning a lot and making new and exciting connections on campus. I would like to write to you all to let you know...

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...

Retired Sgt. Bob Camarillo speaking at the Year of Wellness lecture for Survive the Unexpected. Sgt. Camarillo stressed that being aware of your surroundings is important for your safety and others. Photo credit: Bridget Fornaro

Stress-relieving events coming this November for the Year of Wellness

By Renee Abrahan October 23, 2015

The Health Center is coordinating a three-part series of events that will promote physical and mental wellness, which includes ways to manage stress, for the Year of Wellness in the month of November.“I...

Rhondon Jackson, a former Navy veteran currently studying nuclear medicine, poses in the Veterans Resource Center. Photo credit: Frank Ralph

Group counseling sessions to be offered at the Veterans Resource Center

By Frank Ralph October 23, 2015

In September, a student veteran entered the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) seeking help. He was struggling with alcohol, suicidal ideation and depression. Maria Martin, an official who works with student...

Timothy Samoff, lead faculty member of the Game Design program, shows a game engine on his laptop. Future students will work on similar game engines to design games in this program. Photo credit: Son Ly

Video-game-creation programs to be added next fall

By Son Ly October 22, 2015

Game design enthusiasts can look forward to a program that will teach them to create games and help them gain employment in the gaming industry.The program, starting in the academic year of 2016-2017,...

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