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in: News / 05/20/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

40th Annual Scholarship Ceremony honors hardworking students

Over 350 students received scholarships at the 40th Annual Saddleback Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Friday May 13, 2016. The recipients were chosen for their academic achievements, leadership and

Guest speaker Carolina Bravo-Karimi, Esq. gives her passionate presentation on implicit bias in the Student Lounge on May 4. (Nick Alaimo/Lariat)

in: News / 05/09/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

The “silent killer” of diversity slays

Implicit bias is a very bizarre concept to grasp, but the guest speaker Carolina Bravo-Karimi, esq. brought it to light with her recent gender conference, Implicit Bias: The

in: Life / 04/25/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

Petco finds forever homes with weekly adoption events

Petco Mission Viejo is trying to find many of these pets “forever homes” through its weekly cat adoptions and monthly dog adoptions. OC Small Paws is the

A first time Virtual Reality user is amazed by VR's unbelievable experiences.(BagoGames/Flikr Commons)

in: Life / 04/11/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

Plug-In to learning

Imagine being in the same room as Einstein while he lectures about the Theory of Relativity. Atoms, planets and other images are displayed all around the room as

Edibles like these cereal bars will be served in the cafeteria starting April 10th. (Eggrole/CC by 20)

in: April Fools / 03/30/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

Marijuana edibles + served in cafeteria

Get ready to be even more blazed than usual for your Wednesday night History of Cinema class. The Saddleback College cafeteria has partnered with EdiPure and Bhang to

in: Opinion / 03/14/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

OPINON: Body art has left its mark

From tattoos to piercings, body art has exploded in our little slice of California called Orange County. It’s becoming extremely hard to find an 18 to 30 year

A simple call for an Uber can lead to unexpected travesty.

in: Opinion / 03/07/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

OPINION: Uber under fire for shooting

The next time you go to order an Uber, maybe think twice. An Uber driver in Kalamazoo Michigan has been arrested after a seemingly random series of shootings

The lithium battery which powers the device has a tendency to short circuit, overheat and even spontaneously combust. (Ben Larcey/Flickr [CC BY 2.0])

in: Opinion / 02/29/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

OPINION: Stop calling Hoverboards, hoverboards

The first concept of the hoverboard, a levitating board used for transportation, was popularized in the 1989 film “Back to the Future Part II,” when time traveler Marty McFly

"Life of Pablo" was released February 14, 2016, by GOOD Music / Def Jam. (Rodrigo Ferrari/ Creative Commons)

in: Opinion / 02/19/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

OPINION: Who is Pablo?

Hard bass drops and enticing melodies overseen by music production’s Picasso has become a reality. “The Life of Pablo,” released February 14th, is the third album put out

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a “Canvass Launch” event in the Memorial Union on Jan 31, a day before the first caucus of the presidential race. Sanders spoke to a crowd of supporters and volunteers about healthcare, college debt, and global warming.

in: Opinion / 02/09/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

OPINION: Closest ever Iowa Caucus surprises America

This year’s Iowa Caucus made history as the closest race ever. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders ended the night of February 1 with a razor thin

in: Opinion / 01/28/2016 / by: Nick Alaimo

OPINION: Oscar controversy sparks powder keg of oppression

The Academy Awards have been an overarching presence in the film industry for years. They serve as a way for actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. to be recognized

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