College Media Network - Search the largest news resource for college students by college students Jobs and internships for students -
Get the Flash Player to see this player.

Exploring world democracy

The diverse sounds of activities, speakers, and vendors with an array of colors and patterns came together to produce the 19th annual Multicultural Day festival set to promote cultural awareness around the world April 15.

“The purpose of these events is to encourage people to discuss and come to an understanding about how each culture contributes to humanity,” said co-chair and co-founder Professor Ranford Hopkins.

Full story

Photo of the Day

Cultural Dimensions of Democracy

From right to left, Taiko drummers Danny Yamamoto, Johnny Mori and George Aves, perform at Moorpark College's Multicultural Day on April 15, 2009.

Deaf culture stresses community togetherness

Students filled the classroom in seats, along the walls and on the floor for the presentation of “Cultural Value Differences Between Deaf and Hearing,” led by Susan DeSantis, American Sign Language instructor (ASL).

Full story

Professors analyze U.N. goals

Upon learning that the United States spends $8 billion a year on cosmetics while $6 billion could cover the expenses of basic education for every child in the world, the audience of the “United Nations Millennium Goals” lecture shifted uncomfortably.

Full story

Democracy in dog training

Man has always shown dominance over his best friend the dog, but in today's society a democratic approach to training is emerging.

Full story

Bagpipe

Bagpipes lead the parade

As the first note of the bagpipe struck the air, the crowd exploded with cheers and applause.

Full story

Economy recovering after long struggle

The economy has finally started to recover after a long struggle, and one Moorpark College professor took a moment to examine how we reached this point. Mainly, how our free market may be to blame. Full story

Captain Condom

Captain Condom helps to spread the word on STI's

Pictures of genitalia afflicted with herpes are projected onto a screen while a women with a “Got Crabs?” shirt explains the proper use of a condom. Also, a man in a super hero outfit can be seen handing out condoms. Full story

Chumash culture still threatened

In a room with about twice as many people as available seats, presenter Mati Waiya spoke about the history of his culture, as well as insisting that the next generation needs to take care of the environment. Full story

The global revolution of democracy

Democracy was once a bad thing and considered an unstable form of government in Ancient Greece.

Full story

International students compare home countries to U.S.

Americans should be proud that no one is killed during our elections.

Full story

America declares war on diabetes

You better bring in the ADA because there’s a new war occurring in America: the war against diabetes.

Full story

Stories of Abraham Lincoln parallel today's president

With a voice as smooth as a newborn’s bottom, the storyteller captivated his audience with little-known tales about Abraham Lincoln.

Full story

If you throw it, it will come...back

“The Voice” told Terence Mann in the film "Field of Dreams," if you build it they will come. Moorpark College philosophy Professor Jerry Caplan told students if you throw it, it will come back.

Full story

The ultimate "Family Feud"

The new "Family Feud" stars two families of completely different background: Palestinians and the Arab Nations versus the people of Israel.

Full story

A look into ancient ceramics

Ceramic art is can be hard to make, but turning those pieces of art into whistles takes a special person. Full story

Chinese health care through the eyes of a nurse

Pictures of the Imperial Palace lit up the wall as Christine Woo, a nurse, began her presentation on China. Woo went to China in 2006 on a family trip to see the area. She brought back plenty of pictures of the country for everyone to see. “The Chinese government penalizes families with more than one kid, one plus one equals three,”said Woo. “Twins are fine, they are considered very lucky.” Full story