News, sports, entertainment and opinions about the Moorpark College community

Moorpark College Reporter
News, sports, entertainment and opinions about the Moorpark College community

Moorpark College Reporter
News, sports, entertainment and opinions about the Moorpark College community

Moorpark College Reporter
Emily Ledesma

Emily Ledesma, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Emily is  Co-Editor-in-Chief for her third and final year with the paper. A journalism and public relations major, she hopes to use her writing and creativity to work in the fashion industry. She enjoys thrifting, singing to songs in the car, and wearing a mask.

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City of Moorpark hosts 'Moorpark Earth Festival and Community Yard Sale' at Arroyo Vista Community Park on May 1, 2021. Photo credit: Emily Ledesma

[Photo] City of Moorpark hosts Earth Festival and community yard sale to celebrate Arbor Day

By Valeri Roussak
May 11, 2021
‘Police Services’ sign at the Moorpark Police Department pictured on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Moorpark, CA. Photo credit: Emily Ledesma

[Photo] Moorpark man arrested for rape and attempted murder of a 76-year-old woman

By Rachel Franklin
April 29, 2021
'Welcome to Moorpark' sign pictured on Princeton Ave on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Moorpark, CA. Photo credit: Emily Ledesma

[Photo] SafeWise names Moorpark the third safest city in California for the second year in a row

By Rachel Franklin
April 20, 2021
Stevie Ledesma, Trinity Mendoza, and Chanell Ledesma (left to right) participate in the Let Us Play rally in Ventura, CA on Nov. 6 Photo credit: Emily Ledesma

[Photo] Ventura County residents rally to start-up high school sports at ‘Let Ventura Play’ protest

By Kennedy Collier
November 11, 2020
The drop off box at the Conejo Unified School District office in Thousand Oaks is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Moorpark Reporter’s voter guide for the 2020 election

By Ryan Bough and Emily Ledesma
November 2, 2020
City of Oxnard Auto Center pictured off of Rose Ave on Saturday, Oct 17, 2020. Photo credit: Emily Ledesma

[Photo] Oxnard mayoral candidates talk about issues regarding climate change and Measure L

By Karla Vazquez
October 20, 2020
Dea Coletti shows her support for the reopening of California at a protest held at the Ventura County Government Center on Friday, May 1, in Ventura, Calif. Community members gathered in patriotic clothing with signs and flags to help convey their message. Photo credit: Morgan Ellis

Reopen California rally draws hundreds of Ventura County residents

By Emily Ledesma
May 6, 2020
Protesters begin the demonstration in the Ventura County Government Center parking lot in their cars, holding signs and flags, on Friday, April 24, in Ventura, Calif. The protesters were honking their horns, campaigning to open the government in Ventura County. Photo credit: Tara Brown

Ventura County citizens protest, demanding county to re-open for business

By Emily Ledesma
April 28, 2020
Image courtesy of visitventuraca.com

Staff Picks: The road less traveled discovered through shopping, music and good food

By Emily Ledesma
November 21, 2019
Chris Korea, left, compares notes with Branden Padilla, right, during the mock crime scene at Moorpark College on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Both Korea and Padilla were detectives working to solve the crime. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Mock murder scene provides students insight on a realistic investigation

By Emily Ledesma
November 14, 2019
Lysander Hernandez (left) watches as Preston Teel (right) reaches out to the crowd during his performance at the Student DJ Showcase on Friday, Oct. 25, at Moorpark College. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Moorpark College hosts stellar Student DJ Showcase

By Emily Ledesma
October 29, 2019
Carter Kanes creates some beats during the DJ performance on Raider Walk, on Thursday, Oct. 24. Kanes will be performing at the DJ Showcase on Friday, Oct. 25. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Second Student DJ Showcase comes to Moorpark College

By Emily Ledesma
October 24, 2019
Samantha Perez, representative from Clinicas del Camino Real, tests the blood pressure of Angie Taylor, a representative from Khanna Vision Institute, during the Health Fair. The fair was held on Raider Walk on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Health Fair invites students to learn more about medical services available

By Emily Ledesma
October 2, 2019
Flyer for "The Big One", a backyard group show hosting over 10 artists.

The Big One: A backyard group show where locals are given the opportunity to exhibit art

By Emily Ledesma
September 25, 2019

Fall semester Club Rush offers students the chance at joining new communities

By Emily Ledesma
September 12, 2019
Associated Students of Moorpark College have special sashes for their graduation. The 2019 graduation ceremony will take place Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m.

Moorpark College celebrates 52nd commencement ceremony on May 17

By Emily Ledesma
May 11, 2019
Freddy Michael, 19, left, Kedar Rozi, 22, center, and Emily Punch, 18, gather for the first meeting of the Live Poet Society Club outside the Moorpark College library on Saturday, April 27. Photo credit: David Haiby

Newest club on campus open to all students with an interest in poetry

By Emily Ledesma
May 6, 2019
Taylor Pederson (left), Kat Gutierrez (center), and Olivia Babayar (right), work on their Disney inspired design that includes several characters from the beloved theme park and the Matterhorn mountain. Photo credit: Emily Ledesma

Linear Perspective Project gives students a chance to decorate the side of art building

By Emily Ledesma
April 29, 2019
Moorpark College students dance to Bailey Dodson's performance during the DJ showcase in the Black Box Theater on Saturday, April 6. Many students attended in support of DJ Groove. Photo credit: Isabel Simpson

Moorpark College DJs give a spectacular performance at the Student Showcase

By Emily Ledesma
April 10, 2019
Professor Melia Tabbakhian poses for a portrait next to her teaching skeleton in the Health Sciences Building on Thursday, March 7. Tabbakhian will be giving her informative speech about Familial Mediterranean Fever on March 18. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark professor to discuss women of Mediterranean descent during Women’s History Month

By Emily Ledesma
March 9, 2019
Moorpark College students can attend the Writing Center's Workshop to celebrate Women's History Month. Writing tutor, Crystal Salas will be guiding students in creating poetry on Thursday, March 14th. Photo credit: Aliyah Navarro

Writing Center to celebrate Women’s History Month with a writing workshop

By Emily Ledesma
March 8, 2019
Andy Soto, 18, mixes music outside Fountain Hall during a DJ set on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Soto is in the music program at Moorpark College, and claims he started mixing music in middle school. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Music internship allows students to DJ during school and earn credits

By Emily Ledesma
March 5, 2019
Students and community members line up at the entrance of the campus' food pantry. The canned food drive will allow students to remain focused on their education instead of wondering where their next meal is coming from. (Feb. 11, 2018) Photo credit: Martin Bilbao

Captain’s Council and Ruben Castro Charities organize food drive to support on-campus pantry

By Emily Ledesma
February 23, 2019
An empty basket sits where free condoms are normally located in the Health Center's waiting room. When in supply, a handful of condoms or provided in each bag. Photo credit: Alec Kamburov

For two days leading up to Valentine’s day, chocolates and condoms are provided to students

By Emily Ledesma
February 11, 2019
Clarissa Green, Mental Health Counseling, Sharon Manakas, Coordinator of Student Health and Maria Ramirez, Health Center assistant, are just a few of the staff members working to make sure students learning isn't interrupted by their healthcare needs Photo credit: Michelle De Leon

On campus health center provides medical services and guidance for all students

By Emily Ledesma
January 30, 2019
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