The 87th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 22 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. The prestigious film award ceremony has many people talking, including experts as well as Moorpark College students. The most highly coveted award at the Oscars is the best picture award. It represents the highest overall achievement of any movie released in the past...
By Justin Vigil + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
Lady Raiders 2014 playoff run cut short by Golden West
The 2014 campaign was an outstanding season for Moorpark's Lady Raiders but the playoff run and season was ended in the first round by Golden West. The Golden West Rustlers swept Moorpark with ease with scores of 25-11, 25-11, 25-21. The 19th ranked in the state Moorpark College, came into the game as serious underdogs facing a 5th ranked Golden...
By Justin Vigil + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 4 min read
For the first time in three years Moorparkâs Lady Raiders ranked 19 in state are returning to the playoffs after an excellent regular season. The team is defensivly strong and has the strength in other areas to make a deep push in the postseaso,n and their winning 9-2 Western State Conference record as of Nov. 18 speaks for itself. The...
By Justin Vigil + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 4 min read
Lady Raiders fight off scrappy LA Mission; Moorpark grabs second win a row
The Lady Raiders grabbed a huge win in four sets Wednesday night Nov. 12th facing off with a LA Mission squad that can never be taken for granted. Moorpark won after dropping a sloppy first set 23-25, but fought back finishing the final sets with scores of 25-22, 25-22, 25-20. The Lady Raiders move to 8-2 in WSC play nearly...
By Justin Vigil + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
Lady Raiders sweep Hancock; Win streak moves to 5
The Lady Raiders looked superior and unstoppable in the WSC as they grabbed their 5th win a row Wednesday night at Allan Hancock. The fiery hot streak could not be cooled as the Ladies swept the Hancock Bulldogs going 25-14, 25-18, and 25-12; winning by a combined 31 points. The Lady Raiders streak continues with back to back sweeps, as...
By Justin Vigil + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
Red Hot Lady Raiders win fourth in a row on Breast Cancer Awareness Night
The red hot Lady Raiders won their fourth game in a row at home Friday night against rival Pierce College. The Ladies swept Pierce with scores of 25-19, 26-24 and finishing strong with 25-14. The pink jerseys were out for the Lady Raiders for Breast Cancer Awareness night, their A-game also out and on display. After a strong first set...
By Justin Vigil + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
The halfway point of the 2014 volleyball season is nearing for the Moorpark Lady Raiders. The team is already on the positive side with a 2-1 conference record, and with 9 straight conference games coming up, the team has everything to prove. Currently tied for second place in the conference the Lady Raiders look to hold there place and move...
By Justin Vigil + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read
Lady Raiders Snag first win against Glendale College
The Lady Raiders snagged their first win in style last night sweeping the Glendale College Vaqueros in three sets. The Ladies took the three sets with ease winning with a double digit lead all three sets with scores of 25-12, 25-14, and finishing strong with 25-12. "Last night was a solid team effort and win" said Coach Aaron Hedland. "We...
By Justin Vigil + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read
Lady Raiders start strong but fall short in home opener
The Lady Raiders had a hot start in their home opener last night, but fell short in the end to the Antelope Valley College Marauders. The Ladies started fast blasting Antelope Valley in the opening two sets, however the Marauders fought back hard and took sets three, four and five. The Ladies took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-12...
(Justin as collaborator) + 3 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read
The unknown number: Why college students should know their cholesterol levels
At what age is it appropriate to be aware of your cholesterol level? According to Moorpark College Health Center Coordinator and Registered Nurse Sharon Manakas, it may be sooner than later. "Students should be aware of what their cholesterol levels are so they can start implementing change now, to decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease as they get older," said...