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...

Although award season does not begin until early next year, Oscar buzz films are beginning to hit theaters everywhere. The movies creating buzz for Best Picture are starting to be released and students could not be more excited to see the incredible motion pictures. First up on the list is the highly awaited movie on the list is the fantasy...

Students at Moorpark College in search of information on possible majors will receive answers at this semester's November Major Awareness Month. "We try to encourage students to major in something they love," said The Career Transfer Center's Coordinator Judi Gould. The event was started last fall by Gould, her goal being to allow opportunities for students of all departments to...

Moorpark College students looking for a hand-me-down textbook, jewelry, or fun little knick-knacks can look no further than the Student Organization's second yard sale, which will take place on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. on Raider Walk. The yard sale has been a big semester event at Moorpark College since last spring, and is now becoming a...

Moorpark College Vocal Ensemble and Concert Choir joined together for an evening of singing during their Fall Choral Concert on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Performing Arts Center was packed Sunday evening as the choir delivered a spectacular hourlong performance. The songs ranged from "A Red, Red, Rose" by James Mulholland to a German cover of "Vier Quartet, Op. 92" by...

The Performing Arts Center at Moorpark College was taken back in time to the 1700s and 1800s with classical sounds performed by the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra on the chilly evening of Nov. 1. Conducted by music director James Song, "From the New World" consisted of symphonies No. 41 "Jupiter" written by Mozart and No.9 "From the New World" written by...

Moorpark College dance faculty and choreographer Nancy Paradis and several of her dance students will be collaborating with music faculty Brendan McMullin and the Wind Ensemble to bring her late father's music to life. Paradis’ late father, Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Richard Ferraro, Marine Corps, created an array of signature 1950’s music decades ago that her mother gave her once he...

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,”...

Families from all over the Moorpark community gathered on Oct. 18 to enjoy of a fun afternoon which included booths and activities for everyone at Discovery Day, hosted by the Child Development Center. "We had over 300 people in attendance and raised close to $2000 for the Child Development Center enrichment program," said event coordinator and Child Development Center Supervisor...

A move to consider fresh food alternatives to the current vending machine food service at Moorpark College is one step closer with the administration’s establishment of a new committee. "There is no current plan to reopen the cafeteria which was closed by the Board of Trustees in March of 2012," stated Vice President of Business Services Iris Ingram in an...