Nikolas Samuels

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College gathers to mark Veterans Day

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Around 60 people attended an event that honored the college’s veterans with a flag ceremony and speeches, on Wednesday afternoon outside the Administration Building. The ceremony was held to honor the soldiers from every military branch, as well as to provide a day of peace. The event opened with a flag ceremony and with Emilie Lethooe, a Moorpark College student,...

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New luxury movie theater comes to Simi Valley

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For those seeking a lavish movie experience, the Simi Valley Town Center just opened up a new theater complex called the Studio Movie Grill. For some time, if a moviegoer in the Simi Valley or Moorpark area wanted to have a luxury movie and dining experience there were not many options available. Patrons were limited to the 21 and over...

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Polls reveal biggest stressor in college

Last week, the Student Voice Online surveyed college students on what caused them the most stress. Time management is one of the most difficult things to manage as a college student. Forty-two percent of the Moorpark College students who participated feel that time management causes them the biggest stress in their lives. Coming in second place with 23 percent of...

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Show universities you are better than your grades

With many university applications due Nov. 30, students are scrambling to find that something extra to make their applications stand a cut above the rest. Moorpark College Career Transfer Center Coordinator Donny Munshower advises that in addition to meeting the required GPA and other transfer course requirements, volunteering can be an asset in the application process. “Getting involved with the...

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ACCESS Program provides assistance for students who may have a disability

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Students with disabilities that disrupt their coursework may be eligible for math coaching, testing accommodations or other services offered through the ACCESS program. Melanie Masters, an ACCESS Program learning disabilities specialist, said students who believe they might have disabilities should come into the center for testing.“The program is here to help support people who have disabilities to even the playing...

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Will you accept the Extreme Raider Challenge?

The FLeX Club at Moorpark College is calling all fitness enthusiasts, spartan racers and adrenaline junkies to participate in the Xtreme Raider Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 21. The event will contain more than 20 obstacle courses designed for all fitness levels. Each course will challenge all participants both mentally and physically. Amber Gonzales, Head of marketing for the XRC, hopes...

By (Nikolas as copy editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Police are here to protect

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A negative stigma surrounds the American police force that Sgt. Juan Ponce of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department seeks to defy. Ponce supervises six officers, but is rarely found in his office. He is constantly on patrol, talking to and answering questions from residents. He stresses the importance of communicating with those around him. “It is not just a uniform,...

By (Nikolas as desk editor) + 4 others for Moorpark Reporter - 6 min read

Rewarding views to be seen atop Ventura County hiking trails

With rolling mountains, hidden waterfalls and spectacular panorama views, Ventura County offers some of the best hiking locations for all to enjoy. Each location has a variety of hikes ranging in not only beauty, but in levels of difficulty and popularity, depending on the hiker’s desire for adventure while on foot. For a day filled with breathtaking sceneries, explore these...

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No one likes Hershey's Kisses

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The Student Voice published a poll questioning students about their favorite Halloween candy. According to the poll, the two candies that tied for first place were Twix and Kit Kats with 31 percent of the vote. Sixteen respondents participated in the poll from Oct. 13 to Oct. 20. Twix 31%, (5 Votes) Kit Kats 31%, (5 Votes) M&M's 19%, (3...

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Health Center says sleep deprivation is a serious issue among college students

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Many students struggle with academics and with hardships in their personal lives due to lack of sleep and this problem may only lead to greater health issues. Allison Barton, Moorpark College Health Center educator, believes that it is very important for students to go to bed at the same time every night, as well as get up at the same...