Annette Leeds

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Worked on 13 assignments, created 0, named on 8 bylines for Moorpark Reporter.

By (Annette as copy editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 1 min read

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By (Annette as copy editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Chief of Police Joel Justice wants a top-ranking police department for VCCCD

VCCCD Chief of Police Joel Justice says he wants to make the three campuses the safest in the United States. Students at Moorpark College can help make their campus the safest in the county by supporting VCCCD Chief of Police Joel Justice in his crusade to keep them protected."Locally, to be out in the front meeting people, proactive, community-type policing,...

By (Annette as copy editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Moorpark College has Plans to Obtain Charging Stations

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Moorpark College students or staff members who own electric cars will so be able to charge their vehicles at charging stations. Two students have been caught using the school's electricity to charge their electric vehicle in the parking structure said campus police.“Staff are in the process of completing the agreement and obtaining the final approval from the Board of Trustees,”...

By (Annette as copy editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Editor's note: What employers prefer: Grades or experience?

Looking back to my high school years, if you asked me how I planned to get a job in the future, I think I would have said my plan was to get into a good college, get good grades and graduate with a high GPA. But my plan changed after I read a study on what employers want most in...

By (Annette as copy editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Women's Basketball coming off of first round playoff exit look to improve

Lady Raiders, under the guidance of former 17-year men’s basketball coach Remy McCarthy eye a deep run in the state playoffs this year.. After the Lady Raiders last seaons first round state playoff exit against Cypress College This season the Lady Raiders welcome the return of sophomore guard Ashley Ontiveros. Ontiveros had a stellar freshman campaign earning first team all...

By (Annette as photographer) + 3 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read

Student Health Center offers help to lower pre-test anxiety

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The Moorpark College Student Health Center offers Mindfulness Training as a way for students to lower pre-test anxiety as the finals season approaches. The everyday demands of maintaining positive performance in classes, sustaining a good work environment, and keeping up with a social agenda can be difficult for students. For those students, Mindfulness Training can be a solution. “Students who...

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Entice your friends' tastebuds this holiday season with a cookie swap challenge

Nothing says 'the holidays' more than baking and binge-eating easy to make cookies with loved ones. Hosting a holiday cookie-swap party is not only perfect for the season, but a great way to have an assortment of satisfying sugary goodness. “My friends and I made a contest out of it,” said 22-year-old former Moorpark College student Monica Wheeler said. “Everyone...

By (Annette as photographer) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read

Movember creates awareness and supports men's health

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It’s that time of the year again when the annual month-long moustache growing marathon begins. The idea of Movember is for men to grow moustaches to raise awareness toward men’s health issues. “Movember helps men to be more vigilant about their health,” said Moorpark College Health Educator Allison Barton. “Movember suggests that men get screening tests for testicular and prostate...

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Tips to keep off the winter weight

With the cool weather coming and the holidays around the corner, Moorpark College students don’t need to hide behind a bulky sweatshirt or fashionable poncho to hide those winter pounds. A 10-minute workout between classes can keep students trim and feeling healthy. “A high-intensity work-out provides many of the fitness benefits of prolonged endurance training but in much less time,”...

By (Annette as photographer) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Reusable water bottles: the hidden harm

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Moorpark College students are doing their part for the environment by drinking from reusable water bottles; however, not cleaning those bottles and storying them properly can do more harm than good. “When the fluids are poured directly into the mouth, any microorganism in the mouth gets into the remaining fluid,” said Moorpark College Health Educator Allison Barton. “If the fluid...