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Chicken strips and fries sit under a heat lamp in the cafeteria at Saddleback College. (Betsy Johnson)

in: Life / 01/30/2016 / by: Betsy Johnson

What’s in your lunch?

Chicken strips and fries sit under a heat lamp in the cafeteria at Saddleback College. (Betsy Johnson/Lariat) Having to find time to sit down and eat can be

in: Sports / 12/07/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

Students gear up for early snow

Places like Bear Mountain and Mammoth have already received enough snow to make an early open season for snowboarders and skiers to come enjoy the fresh powder. As

in: News / 12/03/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

ISIS vs. Anonymous

ISIS posted a video two weeks ago of a suicide bomber preparing an explosive vest followed by clips of Times Square making a statement that New York

in: Opinion / 11/16/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

OPINION: Social media and peace for Paris

Thanks to social media the world is able to hear about what is happening in different countries. People can hear new music, movies, events and news. Because

in: Reviews / 11/09/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

Photo exhibit set to showcase through Nov. 20

Shannon Rurup won the People’s Choice Award for her photograph titled “Hospital Souvenirs” at the 5th Annual Saddleback College Student Photography Exhibit, located at the artist reception on

Eric Silberger, master violinist, performs on a rare J.B. Guadagnini violin made in 1757. (courtesy of Fine Arts)

in: Life / 11/07/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

Eric Silberger critiques performances by master violin students

On Friday Nov. 6, three Saddleback College violin students performed while virtuoso violinist Eric Silberger critiqued and gave advise. Graduating with a Masters of Music degree from Juilliard and

in: Opinion / 11/01/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

OPINION: Mr. Hamstrip murdered; WHO claims bacon causes cancer

Following the World Health Organization’s claim that bacon, also known to Mr. Hamstrip to his close friends, may cause cancer, everyone’s favorite part of the pig has left

Saddleback defeated Orange Coast College, 9-5 and now turn their attentions to the upcoming SoCal Tournament. (Betsy Johnson/Lariat)

in: Water Polo / 10/21/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

Gauchos get past Pirates, look to tournament

The Saddleback College women’s water polo team took victory, with a score of 9-5, beating Orange Coast College on Wednesday. For the Gauchos, this game determines who they

in: Life / 09/30/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

New film ‘UnSlut’ screened on campus

By most definitions, a slut is a person who has many sexual partners or low standards of cleanliness. In the 1970s, a popular filmmaker like Roman Polanski could

A police investigator questions students after a shooting at Santa Monica College. Six people were killed including the shooters. (Paul Alvarez)

in: Life / 09/23/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

A brief history of school shootings

Since Saddleback College started the fall semester there have already been three school shootings across the nation. Although for Americans this is not new. The earliest known school

in: News / 09/14/2015 / by: Betsy Johnson

Science, Money, Meth, do these relate?

Have shows like Breaking Bad or The Big Bang Theory, MythBusters and all other shows alike made science popular? The answer is yes, actually, said Dr. Scott Fier,

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