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Dominic D'Amico, Podcast Desk Editor

Dominic D'Amico is the Moorpark Reporter's current Podcast Desk Editor. When not covering Oktoberfests, Club Rushes or theater productions, Dominic can be found watching Critical Role or playing Risk of Rain 2.

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Moorpark Pitcher Seren Horton throws a pitch to a Ventura Pirates batter during the second game of the double header against Ventura College at Moorpark College on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Moorpark Softball splits doubleheader against Ventura College with walk-off home run

By Dominic D'Amico
May 5, 2021
Moorpark Pitcher Seren Horton throws a pitch during a home game against Cuesta College on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Moorpark, CA. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Cuesta College spoils Moorpark Softball’s doubleheader season opener with 10-8 victory over the Raiders

By Dominic D'Amico
April 24, 2021
Despite being negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, GameStops stock has increased by over 928% in first month of 2021. Photo credit: Dominic DAmico

[Photo] The Big Squeeze: How Betting Against Wall Street Helped “WallStreetBets” earn big

By Aleea Evangelista
February 1, 2021
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Wonderful, inspired and imaginative: an “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” review

By Dominic D'Amico and Ryan Bough
December 3, 2020
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

“Watch Dogs: Legion” – The Moorpark Reporter Review

By Dominic D'Amico and John Louie Menorca
November 12, 2020
Emergency Meeting alert. Screengrab from Among Us

Staff Picks: Tricks and Treats

By Dominic D'Amico
October 23, 2020
Image Courtesy of VCCCD photo archive. Photo credit: Clepsy Hernandez

Moorpark College faculty express support for Spring 2021 remote learning while also noting drawbacks

By Dominic D'Amico
October 9, 2020
Carlos Hernandez, left, and Carmen Fregoso talk with representatives of the Moorpark College MakerSpace booth at Club Rush on Tuesday Jan. 28. Hernandez and Fregoso were making complimentary custom pins with materials set out by the club.. Photo credit: Morgan Ellis

Fall semester Club Rush to go digital at Moorpark College

By Dominic D'Amico
September 29, 2020
Image provided by VCCCD photo archive.

VCCCD announces Spring 2021 semester will remain online

By Dominic D'Amico
September 22, 2020
Bags of Halloween candy line the shelfs in Oak Park, CA on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Ventura County Public Health tightens restrictions on Halloween celebrations in new guidance

By Dominic D'Amico
September 18, 2020
Governor Gavin Newsom delivers an address via live stream to Californians regarding COVID-19 and plans on reopening the state on Monday, May 4.

Ventura County expands COVID-19 testing as Governor Newsom allows more businesses to resume operations

By Dominic D'Amico
May 7, 2020
The Technology building is home to the Moorpark Reporter newsroom. Photo provided by the VCCCD photo archive. Photo credit: Clepsy Hernandez

Moorpark Reporter staff recognized for General Excellence by Journalism Association of Community Colleges

By Dominic D'Amico
May 4, 2020
Miller Park remains closed to the public shortly after renovations, on Tuesday, April 6,in Moorpark, Calif. Multiple parks in Moorpark, including Miller Park, finished updates and remodels shortly before closing. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Ventura County updates ‘Stay Well at Home’ order lifting closures as social distancing continues to be enforced

By Dominic D'Amico
April 23, 2020
Image created using Datawrapper. Courtesy of Dominic DAmico. Photo credit: Dominic DAmico

[Photo] U.S. Coronavirus cases soar past 100k as Trump signs $2 trillion relief bill

By Ryan Bough
March 28, 2020
Fernando Estrada waits in line at the food pantry at Moorpark College on Tuesday, March 17. According to Estrada, exercise and television have been reliable quarantine activities, while health and safety remain the highest priority. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Ventura County sees its first COVID-19 death, as cases climb in Southern California

By Dominic D'Amico
March 24, 2020
Image of COVID-19, Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of CDC.

Moorpark College sees first case of COVID-19 as cases continue to rise in Ventura County

By Dominic D'Amico
March 22, 2020
Image courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Total number of COVID-19 cases in Ventura County rises to 17

By Dominic D'Amico
March 19, 2020
Doctors perform a drive-thru test for the COVID-19 coronavirus at the Academic Family Medicine Center in Ventura. Image courtesy of Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

Ventura County Board of Supervisors discuss updates on COVID-19 and county health response

By Dominic D'Amico
March 19, 2020
Natural Bridges State Beach remains a popular beach on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. The beach, located in northern Santa Cruz, is well populated year-round. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Staff Picks: Preparation for an endless summer

By Dominic D'Amico
March 19, 2020
Emmerson Kelly, Moorpark student, uses her laptop to study for her english class in the top floor of the library on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Although making the switch to online classes may be tough for some students, Kelly says that taking online classes has allowed her to do classwork when it is most convenient. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark College sends students and faculty online for the remainder of the Spring Semester

By Dominic D'Amico
March 18, 2020
Photo Courtesy of MGN

Two new cases of COVID-19 emerge in Ventura County

By Dominic D'Amico
March 14, 2020
Image provided by the Center for Control and Disease Prevention.

Second case of COVID-19 in Ventura County presumptively confirmed

By Dominic D'Amico
March 12, 2020
Image provided by Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC confirms case of COVID-19 coronavirus in Ventura County, overall risk remains low

By Dominic D'Amico
March 12, 2020
Artist Raymond Logan talks to the attendees during his talk on Tuesday, March 3, in the Applied Arts building. Multiple pieces of Logans work are on display in the Administration building. Photo credit: Dominic DAmico

[Photo] Artist Raymond Logan visits Moorpark to discuss ‘ColorWorks’ exhibit

By Caitlin McHale
March 10, 2020
(Left to Right) Tamara Keith, white house correspondent, Ron Elving Senior editor and correspondent, Juana Summers, political reporter, and Scott Detrow, political correspondent, talk about the democratic primaries during the NPR politics live podcast in Thousand Oaks, CA, on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

NPR reporters and correspondents bring national politics to Thousand Oaks for a live podcast taping

By Dominic D'Amico
February 23, 2020
Emergency aerial vehicles drop loads of water on the scorching Easy Fire on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Simi Valley, Calif. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

From moonscapes to emerald hills: How the Santa Monica Mountains recover from wildfires

By Dominic D'Amico
February 19, 2020
Image courtesy of SavagePlanetGame.com

‘Journey to the Savage Planet:’ A planet full of dreams

By Dominic D'Amico
January 30, 2020
Crowds gather outside after the conclusion of the 11th annual Lumiere Awards at the Warner Brothers lot in Burbank, Calif. on Jan. 22. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Film industry professionals discuss new technology and education at Lumiere Awards

By Dominic D'Amico
January 24, 2020
Christian Bale (Center) as British race car driver Ken Miles in Ford v Ferrari. Photo Courtesy of James Mangold.

Lumiere Awards set to recognize “Ford v Ferrari” director and Walt Disney Imagineering

By Dominic D'Amico
January 21, 2020
UX Design Club President Justin Label presents the clubs goals and aspirations for the semester to the ASMC Board on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in the ASMC offices. According to Label, the UX Design Club would discuss user experiences for products and websites. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

New club: User Experience Design Club pre-approved for spring 2020

By Dominic D'Amico
January 17, 2020
One Punch Man episode five, courtesy of Viz Media.

Staff Picks: The best movies and television of the decade

By Madina Safdari and Dominic D'Amico
January 9, 2020
The Moorpark Forensics teams trophies are displayed in the performing arts center. The Forensics team is preparing to debate in the 2019 Fall Forensics Showcase in the performing arts center Dec. 9-10. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Moorpark College Forensics team to showcase speech and debate skills

By Dominic D'Amico
December 8, 2019
Breanna Calhoun puts up a three pointer during Moorparks matchup against Palomar College during the Crossover Tournament on Friday, Nov. 22. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Sports Roundup: An inside look at Moorpark College sports | Nov. 18-25

By Jesse Destocki and Dominic D'Amico
November 25, 2019
Professor Michael Grimes (left), Club M producer Savanna Cory (middle), and Moorpark College FTVM major Eloise Schmitt (right) set up for a practice run-through for Club M on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Photo credit: Dominic DAmico

Moorpark to host live music and comedy evening during Improv at Club M

By Dominic D'Amico
November 19, 2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is the newest addition to the Call of Duty franchise. Photo provided by Activision.

Operation revive: An inside game review of Modern Warfare

By Dominic D'Amico and Ryan Bough
November 14, 2019
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
Moonlighter Image: moonlighterthegame.com

Staff Picks: This week’s highlights

By Dominic D'Amico
October 24, 2019
Brandon Douglass performs Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (Movement 1), during a dress rehearsal for the Applied Music Showcase on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark College music majors to take the stage at upcoming Evening Recital

By Dominic D'Amico
October 23, 2019
Image courtesy of CupheadGame.com

Introducing Staff Picks: A new weekly column

By Dominic D'Amico
October 10, 2019
Moorpark running back Edyon Batta attempts to dodge a tackle during the home game against El Camino College on Oct. 5. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Moorpark Raiders fizzle out in the fourth quarter against El Camino

By Dominic D'Amico
October 7, 2019
Patrons tend to their drinks at the Enegren Brewing Company Beer Hall on Thursday, Sept. 26 in Moorpark Calif. Photo credit: Dominic DAmico

Enegren’s Oktoberfest celebration aims to serve beer, food and family fun

By Dominic D'Amico
September 30, 2019
Photo Credit: Moorpark College PAC Facebook page

Judas Iscariot to go on trial starting in October

By Dominic D'Amico
September 26, 2019
The microphone and control board in Studio 2 of KMCJ allow audio mixers to adjust the sound being picked up. Photo credit: Dominic DAmico

Hidden Gems of Moorpark College: Places to check out this Fall semester

By Dominic D'Amico
September 10, 2019
Quarterback Troy Smith eyes the end zone as he evades multiple defenders during a scrimmage against California Lutheran University on Friday, Aug. 30 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Raiders played a few different quarterbacks, in efforts to find the best fit for their offense. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark College finds preseason success at CLU

By Dominic D'Amico
September 2, 2019
Roy Peters performs a 5-0 on the edge of a pool in the skatepark located at Poindexter Park on Tuesday, Aug. 27 in Moorpark, Calif. Peters is a frequent skater at the park. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Off campus fun for those with low funds

By Dominic D'Amico
August 28, 2019
Jude Goodman speaks on what it means to be a transgender person and what it means to be an ally at Moorpark College’s 29th Multicultural Day, on Tuesday, April 9.

[Photo] ‘Voices Matter’: Transgender presentation garners a strong reaction from members of the Moorpark community

By Natalie Hyman
April 10, 2019
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