Team Captain Marissa Horton is a key factor to the success of the Lady Raiders Soccer team this season. Even though the team scores all the goals, it's Horton's leadership that stands out. Her teammates respect her and listen to what she has to say."She is a natural born leader," said Moorpark College's Head Coach Eric Privat. "She inspires respect...

In Luis Monroy’s final playing year at Moorpark College, he has made a name for himself by uplifting the new 2014 roster while taking the team to a promising level. Monroy, a currently registered kinesiology major, plans to graduate with an emergency medical technician certificate that started with a long-time dream of becoming a paramedic influenced by his cousin from...

Los Angeles-based artist Dani Vinokurov tells stories through her mixed media collages that are currently featured in the Moorpark College art gallery. "Viewers are rewarded with the beautiful way she combines miniature ink drawings, weavings, cut paper elements, and embroidery into complex micro environments," said art gallery curator Erika Lizée. "(My work is) one part magic, one part dreamscape, one...

Moorpark College dance students are pouring their hearts and souls into the "Speaking Movement" Dance concert. The Performing Arts Center on campus will host four performances in late November. The audience can expect "Speaking Movement" to take them on a journey, sharing stories through the art of dance. Artistic Director Nancy Paradis has several visions for the show."[I want to]...

As the month of October comes to an end, students hoping to transfer by 2015 are hurrying to apply for the next fall semester. The Moorpark College transfer center is offering advice for students who may feel overwhelmed with the application process. Although it is not required for students to make an appointment with a counselor in order to transfer,...

Halloween is quickly approaching and students are eager to get in the spirit whether they need a break from studying or just the thrill of getting scared. There are many local places that are great for students looking for a great Halloween experience without the scary Halloween cost. "Halloween is my favorite time of year," said Tori DiBlasi, an 18-year-old...

Moorpark College’s cast of “Dracula” skillfully showed “there are such things as vampires” in this tale of the undead. The cast of “Dracula” seemed content with their success on Oct. 16 as they took their opening night bows to the standing ovation of a delighted audience. After auditions and weeks of rehearsals, the production of “Dracula,” directed by John Loprieno,...

The process of meat manufacturing has always been a controversial one, as many animals are subject to outrageously cruel procedures in order to please the demands of consumers. To bring awareness to this issue, Ady Gil World Conservation has created a tour in the Ventura County Community Colleges area to discuss the topic of animal cruelty in slaughter houses. AGWC...

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...

Moorpark College welcomes families and the community to learn more about the campus preschool at their Discovery Day fundraiser, which will take place this Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m."I hope we get the word out," said Child Development Center site supervisor Bonnie Baruch. The preschool offers hands-on learning and gives students a taste of what the...