Sassy, demanding, and curious as a cat, I was no different than most preschoolers at four years old. With my princess lunchbox and curly hair, my life was pretty great, and my biggest worry was probably missing the next showing of "Blue’s Clues." As I child, I lived a privileged life. I never dealt with poverty or abuse or health...

It is so rare to find someone who loves their profession and is able to help people as much as film studies professor Alison Hoffman.“I have a postcard in my office to remind me; it says ‘critical thinking equals survival;’ it is my motto when in doubt,” Hoffman said. “It’s not about just getting your degree or learning how to...

The 2016 NAMIWalk Ventura County took place Saturday, April 30 at the Ventura Beach Promenade near the pier. The scenic location was filled with walkers who were enthusiastic to raise money, bring awareness and break the stigma that comes with mental illness. Moorpark College’s Team MC boasted approximately 25 walkers this year who were willing to make a difference on...

Past tattered banners and crumbling cobblestone columns, steeped in rotting tree roots and cobwebs, cracked wooden and sun-lit doors open to castle battlements so high and the vision of a fortress so grand and imposing that there can be no other thought in mind than the excitement, potential, brilliance and pitfalls of the adventure about to unfold. This scene, beautifully...

The Student Voice and media students put in their best effort to create the Student Voice on Air, a radio podcast that collaborates between the college's radio station and student publication. The discussions from these podcasts vary and cover the new events happening on-campus, whether in student life, sports or news. The Student Voice on Air was first released on...

After dominating the regular season and winning a conference title, Moorpark College's Lady Raiders were eliminated from post-season contention Sunday, May 8 with a 2-1 series defeat at the hands of College of the Canyons. The Lady Raiders were able to come from behind and win game one with a 4-3 victory on Saturday. But they lost both games on...

Hundreds of students gathered in the quad to celebrate the success of those transferring to four-year schools this fall, on Thursday at the annual Transfer Social. “[This] is a time to celebrate the success of students who are transferring,” said Danny Munshower, Moorpark College counselor and lead organizer of the event. Everyone in the Career Transfer Center, including student workers,...

Rihanna shined even brighter than a diamond for her second night on May 4 at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles in support of her album "Anti" that was released earlier this year. The singer performed several tracks from that album as well as new and old hits from her large discography. The show started when her band began playing...

Mercury will cross the sun next week and the Moorpark College Observatory is hosting an event in honor of this spectacle. The last time this phenomenon occurred was in 2006, so students should seize the opportunity to watch the skies at the observatory on Monday, May 9. “It is a rare astronomical event,” said Dr. Erik Reese, a physics professor...

The Film, Television and Multimedia Department along with the Theatre and Music departments of Moorpark College brought the house down on Tuesday with "Club M Improv: Atomic Comedy."The show opened up with a musical performance by The FM-40's who pumped up the crowd with original pieces written by the band itself. The show continued with a series of improvisational games,...