Whether it’s the crying Jordan or ultra-rare Pepe, memes are just about everywhere. There are Instagram pages devoted to the production of memes that have millions of followers. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, if you’re on the internet you will surely see them, but just what are memes, and are they really as bad, or good, as people say they...

UPDATE April 30. 3:50 p.m.: Moorpark College softball has been seeded at No. 11 for the upcoming Southern California regional playoffs and will face No. 6 College of the Canyons in a best of three game series starting on May 7 at 2 p.m. at COC. The Lady Raiders who have brought their A game day in and day out...

Through sweat and motivation, Moorpark College students and faculty revealed what they are really made of at this year's Raider Pentathlon and Expo. Five events were held Wednesday in the quad which included: battle jacks, barrier rabbits, medicine ball sit-ups, tire flips and vipr joust. Prizes for the top three winners in the men's, women's and faculty's division were distributed....

The sounds of the bell clock chiming the six o’clock hour rang across Raider Stadium, Tuesday evening hinting that a dramatic finish to the 2016 baseball season was in store as Moorpark College defeated Hancock College 7-5 in 14 innings. As the evening shadows spread across the infield, 18-year-old freshman right fielder Jack Rosenberg, hitless in his previous five at-bats,...

In her junior year of high school Mara Rodriguez walked into the John Muir High School counseling office and learned that a baby pigeon had fallen from its nest outside. Rodriguez took the bird home and cared for it. “I saw that thing, and something in me, I feel like it’s the nurturing side of me, it took over,” Rodriguez...

This has been an incredible season for our Lady Raiders who have been playing their hearts out each and every game. Despite being a fairly young team they have proved they can do just about anything they set their minds to as they finished off the season with an overall record 28-8. This team has seen immense success largely due...

We live on a planet that provides us with so much, from the air we breath to the water we drink, and in order to recognize and appreciate our planet, we celebrate Earth Day every year. In honor of Earth Day, last week's poll asked Moorpark students which method was their preferred way to contribute to environmental preservation. The poll...

After 15 years of working as the Dean of Student Learning of the Languages, Library and Learning Resources at Moorpark College, Dean Inajane Nicklas is going to retire. "Being a dean is very demanding," said Nicklas. "I would like more balance in my life." Despite the stressful lifestyle, Nicklas has enjoyed keeping the college strong and successful since 2001. She...

Twenty-six miles and three freeways separate the two Ventura County rivals, but on Tuesday, April 12, the Raiders got the last laugh and defeated the Pirates, 2-0, in the final game between the two this season. Dalton Duarte was able to hit the walk-off homerun late in the game to bring in teammate Riley Conlan. Pitcher Zak Daniels also enjoyed...

Atop the summit of the highest peak in Hawaii, Moorpark College professor Farisa Morales and seven of her students were hunting for new planets within the galaxy. “We spent two nights in W. M. Keck Observatory headquarters…to confirm the presence of 15 candidate sub-stellar companions around 13 stars,” said Shaurya Singh, 20, electrical engineering major. “In simple words, [we] were...