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VIDEO: The making of "Hunted"

A video exploring the creation of "Hunted," a video game created by the Multimedia Club and inspired by "The Most Dangerous Game." Full story

Students work under pressure to finish 'Hunted'

With the end of the semester fast approaching, the members of the Multimedia Club scramble to finish their video game project. Full story

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'Adopt an Animal' brings patrons and animals closer together

"Gumdrop," a Laughing Kookuburra at the EATM zoo tilts her head back in anticipation as her new adoptive mother, 13-year-old Ryann Stibor, presents her with her favorite snack: chicken feet and mouse tails. As an adoptive parent, Stibor will be able to visit and play with Gumdrop every month for a year. Full story

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Kathryn Adams: Donating her time for a year full of service

Moorpark College's Kathryn Adams demonstrates her life mission every day in her ongoing work as MC Year of Service co-chair. Full story

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Out with the old AS, and in with the new

The 2009-2010 Associated Students board of directors was officially out of office as of May 1, and the new board is currently transitioning into their new roles. Full story

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Vanessa Crispin-Peralta: From powwow to PowerPoint

Under a New Mexico night sky, a young girl stands in the glow of the sacred fire amongst a crowd of hundreds. Full story

Students gain insight at the Business Expo

Moorpark College students received some professional insight on how to be successful entrepreneurs at the Business Expo on April 23. Full story

Transfer Social will recognize students

Moorpark College students anticipating to transfer to their prospective universities next year will get a chance to be recognized by family, faculty and representatives from various campuses.     Full story

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Muggles seek out competition at Moorpark

Quidditch is a familiar part of the Harry Potter universe; it is the most popular sport in the wizarding world, but, until recently, Muggles have been unable to play the sport. Full story

Students flocked to SWAN Day to support Moorpark women in the arts

The art of women was heavily featured, when Moorpark College celebrated the works of female artists with the rest of the world. Full story

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MC strives to cross borders with Multicultural Day

Multicultural Day celebrates its 20th anniversary on Tuesday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Moorpark College.   Full story

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Dan Brown: the man behind the wheels

For those who don't know Dan Brown, the dean of the Social and Behavioral Science division at Moorpark College, they may be surprised at just how often they have seen him. Full story

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Ground broken for EATM while Spring Spectacular comes soon

Faculty and students came together on the threshold of the Exotic Animals Training and Management site to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for a new complex that will enhance the program's already infamous reputation on March 2. Full story

Reformed inmate enlightens students at MC

John Sherman spoke of fearlessness and compassion at the most recent Year of Service event on Feb. 25 at Moorpark College. Full story

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'Papa Larry' will give a speech on fostering youth on March 10

Housing, transportation, education, employment and medical care are necessities in life that emancipated foster youth are left to find on their own. With the aid of former Moorpark College faculty member and current member of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Larry Miller, also known as "Papa Larry," Miller has made it his goal to help meet the needs of the emerging youth. Full story

Moorpark fair puts the 'service' back in Year of Service

In a continuing effort to connect students with their community, Moorpark College's Year of Service presented a service fair, which hosted local and global non-profit organizations  to recruit volunteers in the Campus Center on Feb. 25.  Full story

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Classified Senate cooks up a new way to fundraise

A cookbook will be coming to Moorpark College from the Classified Senate, featuring recipes from their members as well as other contributors to be offered to everyone on campus. Full story

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Club Day promotes sense of community

Club Day can be a chance for students to see what they can do on campus other than worry over tests and quizzes. It can also bring more of a "communal" emphasis to a community college. Full story

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Proposed ban may clear the air

It was less than a decade ago that students at Moorpark College could smoke freely on campus. However, with California being a forerunner in health and smoking policies, it wasn't long before students began to see restrictions, and they might face more in the future.   Full story

Find your place at Club Day

From Honors Club to the Muggle Quidditch Team, Moorpark College has just about every club you can imagine. Full story

Talk on Iraq presents controversy

The Iraq Peace and Reconciliation College Tour presentation was the first Year of Service (YOS) event held this semester on Monday, Feb. 1. Full story

Accident-rate higher in the beginning of the semester

Within the first three days of the new semester at Moorpark, there were five traffic-related accidents. Full story

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Marauders finish second at Moorpark's first Muggle Quidditch tournament

The Moorpark Marauders took second in Muggle Quidditch's Southwestern Cup, losing to Arizona State in overtime of the championship match. Full story

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Phil Abramoff: Creating a league of his own

Phillip Abramoff, a mathematics teacher at Moorpark College, is a person with a unique hobby. Full story

Students will be celebrated at Transfer Social

Moorpark College students anticipating to transfer to their prospective universities next year will get a chance to be recognized by family, faculty and representatives from the various campuses. Full story

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Moorpark Forensics team takes home ninth championship

Although it was a Saturday, Moorpark College’s Forensics partied like it was Fat Tuesday after winning another national championship in New Orleans. Full story

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SWAN Day comes to Moorpark: not one for the birds

Artists and innovators around the world are quickly recognizing Support Women Artists Now (S.W.A.N.) Day as a time in March to celebrate the female artists and their contributions to the world of creativity.   Full story

Papa Larry discusses the rewards and heartbreaks of helping foster youth for YOS

Looking both backwards and forwards, the life for foster youth aging out of the foster care system is grim.    Full story

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Clubs join forces to create a 'most dangerous' video game

The Multimedia Club is attempting to make a first-person shooter video game inspired by Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game,” using the Unreal engine. Full story

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Associated Students gives back to its peers

The Moorpark College Associated Students gave back to its school by approving a $3,300 purchase of three new computers for the Financial Aid Department on Feb. 25. Full story

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Kids and parents will uncover a good cause at Discovery Day

The Moorpark College Child Development Center will be hosting a fundraiser entitled "Discovery Day" to help promote the center and its programs on Saturday, March 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   Full story

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Forecast looks bright for Moorpark College

Moorpark College received a new addition to its campus recently, and it's already seen some unusually stormy times. Full story

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Upcoming Year of Service Events

A list of upcoming Year of Service Events for the end of February and the beginning of March

Hebrew Club finds a home at Moorpark

To be able to have one's cake and eat it too has become a reality for at least two groups of the Moorpark College campus. The Associated Students of Moorpark College recently approved a new club on campus, the Hebrew Club. Full story

Behind the Mask

Health survey reveals the results of what is 'behind the mask'

A mask can be used to hide one's face or for protection, but what most people forget is that a mask can also be used to hide true emotions and feelings as well. Full story

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Professors pose their take on Haiti

 A double scoop of how Haiti's history and current situation affect its future was served by Geography professor Andrea Erghott and English professor David Birchman. Full story

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Viking claims glory at talent show

Moorpark College came and showed off its talent at the 12th annual Talent Show on Jan. 29, with a Viking drummer walking away with the first place spot and cash prize. Full story

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Long-awaited academic center to open in the fall

Students will see a new addition to campus when the Academic Center hosts an array of classes in the fall. Full story