Nature’s Finest club moves toward self sufficiency
May 7, 2018
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By Evan ReinhardtWith the rising global necessity to rely on cleaner sources of energy, the Nature’s Finest club at Moorpark College took its first steps to become increasingly self sufficient following their club elections in April. In efforts to generate their own energy and reduce their club&...
Moorpark’s RAINN/NOMORE club hosts panel on Domestic violence
April 18, 2018
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A panel on domestic violence and a screening of "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri" was presented by Moorpark College’s RAINN/NOMORE club in the upper quad on April 12. The club presented the movie and forum to bring more awareness to the problems of sexual assault and domestic violence ...
Suicide prevention skills shared at Multicultural Day event
April 17, 2018
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death between people ages 15-34, but is preventable according to Sharon Manakas the Student Health Center coordinator. According to Manakas, 123 suicides occur per day in the United States and 18 percent of suicides are by veterans. “It’s all of our respo...
How social media affects communication
April 16, 2018
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Did you know that the first text ever sent said 'Merry Christmas'? Or that the first smartphone was named "Simon" and created in the early 1990s by IBM?Though these may be lesser-known facts, most of us are so familiar with our ability to communicate virtually that we don't give it a second thought w...
Counseling Center offers guidance on choosing majors
March 13, 2018
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What do statistics and media relations have in common? Both are examples of potential career choices for a student earning a degree in advertising. The Moorpark College Counseling Center offers suggestions for all majors as they work to help students determine and accomplish their educational goals."We...
Dance club welcomes students of all levels
March 5, 2018
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From impromptu flash mobs to rehearsed recitals, Dance Club is about students of all levels having an opportunity to learn and have a good time dancing. “The club is very casual, not intense,” said Dance Club President Miel Apostol. “We have students that range from, 'I ...
Writing center helps students write love letters
February 23, 2018
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The Writing Center can improve more than your grammar, it can improve your love life. The center provided Valentines cards and decorations for students to write a special message to whoever their heart desired on Feb. 8. Some students wrote to their partners, while others wrote to their friends and even ...
Valentines Day Movie night brings Moorpark Students together on campus
February 19, 2018
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Students gathered for an activity-filled night on campus, enjoying crafts, a professional valentines photo booth and a screening of “La La Land.” Moorpark Associated Students organized this event on Feb.15 in the Quad by following the style of their successful Halloween movie night, and were ...
Finding that student-work balance
February 18, 2018
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Maintaining a full load of classes can be challenging, and for some students the hectic schedule does not end with school. Even still, many college students obtain full and part time jobs throughout the semester and are able to create a healthy balance between the two. Kristen Banaszkiewicz, a 19 year old s...
AS to host Valentine’s Day movie night Feb. 15
February 14, 2018
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Associated Students are putting on a Valentine’s Day movie night Feb. 15. The 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. event in the upper quad will feature lawn games, free photos in a professional photo booth and wrap up with a screening of La La Land as well as free pizza with a Moorpark College ID. “ID ca...
Students fill Raider Walk for Club Rush
January 31, 2018
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Students explored over 45 different clubs on Raider Walk during Club Rush on Jan. 30 and 31. “Club Rush is a great opportunity for students to meet new people,” said Kristen Robinson, the Moorpark College student activities specialist. “We had many new clubs this year join and get t...
MC students find solidarity and determination at the Women’s March
January 31, 2018
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Students at Moorpark College wanted the public and the government in power to “Hear Our Vote!” when they attended the Women’s March in Los Angeles on Saturday morning. “I went because I’m politically frustrated with the world,” said 20-year-old film major Emily Con...
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