Moorpark College students who carry pepper spray for self-defense are within their rights under college district policy that bans other weapons on campus, but students must follow district's rules, said VCCCD Chief of Police Joel Justice. Justice said that under California Penal Code Section 22810, pepper spray is legal on campus as long as the container is not more than...

It’s almost time to begin the holidays with some of the most popular and memorable music of the joyous Christmas season. The Holiday Concert will be held on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. in the main theatre of the Performing Arts Center. The Moorpark College Symphony Orchestra, Choral Music Program, and the Dance Department are joining forces to deliver their...

Now that spring registration is available, students scramble to meet with counselors, plan their class schedules, and fulfill transfer requirements. Priority registration for classes began Nov. 12, and registration starts Nov. 24 for new students. Open Registration begins on Dec. 8 with new classes and options for students.“I am really excited for this next semester,” said Political Science Major Derek...

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...

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,...

As the Associated Students President, it is my pleasure to address your concerns regarding our current Campus Center, and propose a solution for the betterment of our beloved Moorpark College. The first and most significant problem is the lack of a proper cafeteria in our Campus Center. Some of you have neither the transportation nor the time to go elsewhere...

Like most college students, Moorpark College students desperately need options for food throughout the day. A shopping center across from campus is equipped with alternate food options to make up for the lack of access to a full cafeteria. With sister restaurants, Custom Melt and Custom Pie, Moorpark College has promising alternatives while the school deliberates and plans for a...

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...

Chris Baker graduated from Moorpark College last semester, but enrolled again after a call from lead costume designer Haleh Risdana, offering him the opportunity to work on Moorpark College's upcoming production of “Dracula.” Baker is one of the many students who returned to Moorpark College after graduation to continue work in the school’s costume and makeup department. “I dig the...

On a sunny day at Moorpark College Gregory Ballanti drove his car near B lot, but little did he know he would be involved in one of three hit and runs that took places in those first two weeks of school. When he drove on Collins Road, Ballanti, a 20-year-old sophomore student at Moorpark College with an undecided major, said...