America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is now accepting enrollment applications for its Junior Safari Summer Camp. The program will begin on June 20 and run through August 5 for first through sixth grade students. While the regular camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., early bird runs 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and night owl from 12:30...

Moorpark College students and other community members may now pick up free food every Thursday on campus. In a partnership with Bags of Hope, a volunteer organization, and FOOD Share, a countywide food pantry, the college has become a regular food distribution point. Sharon Manakas, college’s student health coordinator, had seen the need and was able to act upon it...

The 49th Moorpark College commencement ceremony took place with approximately 450 students walking across the stage and hundreds more present in friends and family coming to see their fresh graduates receive their diplomas on the evening of Thursday, May 19. Students graduating during this academic year lined the concrete walkways of the campus in a long line of black robes...

Christopher Reeve once said, "A hero is an ordinary individual doing extraordinary things." Andy Huisenga is that hero not just in society, but on the Moorpark College campus. Being a veteran of the Iraqi war, and working for the Los Angeles Police Department, Andy epitomizes everything that a police officer should be, and the role model that he should serve...

Imagine an individual who had to completely start a new life while still a teenager. This person traveled to a new nation and found her own American dream by following her passion as a teacher. This person is Dr. Scarlett Relle of Moorpark College. Scarlett emigrated from Iran in 1984 after the revolution which left women greatly oppressed and undervalued....

Moorpark College’s 1000 Scholarships program to be extended for the upcoming summer session. The idea originally came about organically while the Moorpark College's leadership team was brainstorming ideas to increase enrollment, according to The President of Moorpark College Luis Sanchez. In order to boost attendance at Moorpark College, the school is offering 1000 scholarships. The program was originally offered for...

The Treasury Department announced last month that a major change would be coming to one of our nations most popular cash denominations; the $20 bill. Andrew Jackson will be relegated to the back of the bill while Abolitionist and Humanitarian Harriet Tubman will be featured on the front. This change is a step in the right direction. African Americans have...

Effective in August, Moorpark College will become a tobacco, smoke and vapor free campus. Currently, the school has designated parking lots B, F and PA as acceptable areas for students to smoke and vape. However, the Safety and Wellness Committee has been working toward the legislation for years and their efforts will finally materialize this upcoming fall. Allison Barton, the...

Moorpark College’s Career Transfer Center offers numerous fall, spring and summer internships to prospective students who are looking to learn new skills and gain practical experience in the workplace. “There is always a demand for internships,” said Wendy Berg, a counselor at the college who is in charge of internships. Students have a lot to gain from internships besides new...

International students from different countries enjoying a fun day at Paradise Falls. From over 40 different countries, Moorpark College’s international students are bringing diversity to the campus. Stacy Chen, the international student specialist at the college, said they bring a wealth of information and cultural influences. “They bring the world into the classrooms when presenting their country and culture," said...