After finishing fifth in the Western State Conference (WSC) this past 2014 season with a record of 7-11 and 11-26 overall, the ladies of the Moorpark College Softball team have worked harder than ever before to reach their goal of winning a conference title. Last season, they bid farewell to four sophomore players and are welcoming back only four returning...

Several new degrees, that allow students to find work right after completion, are coming to Moorpark College this fall. The Theater, Journalism and Biology program are each introducing new degrees this fall and in 2016. Each of these degrees can be completed in a semester. John Loprieno, Department Chair of the Theater Department, is encouraging students to look into the...

Using Mathematics to Distinguish Myth from Reality is an event in which Dr. Brendan Purdy, an associate professor of mathematics at Moorpark College, will use math and statistics to examine myths and realities of popular issues. Purdy said he believes that many students are not sure how mathematics can be applied outside the classroom. He wants them to realize that...

In a fast paced pitching duel lasting just over two hours, Moorpark College struck first for four runs in the seventh inning and held on in the eighth to defeat Bakersfield College 4-2 at Raider Stadium Thursday afternoon. Starting pitcher, freshman Jake Eaton, went five complete innings, and reliever Tyler Patton pitched into the eighth and picked up the win,...

The Lady Raiders led Santa Monica College Corsairs 4-0 lead in the first inning at their home game on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Lady Raiders held strong against the Corsairs and as a result won 8-4. Melissa Boundy was relentless with her pitching against the Corsairs and held them hitless for four innings. Catcher Megan Zigler hit a three run...

In an attempt to see if the idea of achieving the American dream was still alive, the New York Times poll for 2014 asked, "Do you believe that it is possible to start out poor in this country, work hard and become rich?"Results concluded that only 64 percent of respondents still believed it was possible, leaving an 8 percent decline...

The Rethinking Ideal Socially Expected Club, otherwise known as the R. I. S. E. Club, is a new club on campus that challenges societies ideas by developing unique, individual perspectives, while maintaining a community attitude. Club President Clarise Compton, a fourth semester communication major, explained the several goals of the club and why it is important. "[To] build a community...

The Dub Club on campus is made up of talented students interested in voice acting for radio plays, animation, and commercials. “We get to go into studios and record with real equipment- which is the coolest thing ever!” said member Jasmin Evans. This semester they are focusing on working on demos to send to studios in the animation field, and...

The Raiders lost their first match of the season to the Golden West Rustlers in straight sets Wednesday night at the Raider Pavilion. The Raiders were in each set, losing two by two points, and one by three points, but could not find a way to get those extra points in order to win it. “We have to win the...

On Wednesday it was a windy day at Moorpark College and the students were on campus when the fire drill went off. Students were escorted out of the buildings they were present at, and stood outside of the Moorpark College wondering what was going on."The alarm scared the [life] out of me," environmental science major Kyle Kodama said. "I was...