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in: Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Maya Hernandez

Reading ‘Euphoria’ as a tool of influence

When “Euphoria” first premiered on HBO in 2019, it immediately became more than just another teen drama. The series stuck out within pop culture through its use of

in: Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Maya Hernandez

Saddleback’s worst fashion trends

Fashion trends come and go, most rarely last forever; some we wish had stayed longer and many we wish never arrived at all. Specifically on Saddleback’s campus, there

in: Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Maya Hernandez

Canvas Crash

As of May 7 college students struggle to complete work as Canvas experiences a major outage. For students who use it, Canvas is not simply a website, its

in: Life, Opinion, Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Brenda Guerrero-Perez

Finding joy in a hobby without the pressure

Social media turns our passions into performances, it is easy to forget what brings you joy. Alysa Liu’s return to the rink shows us that fulfillment comes from

in: Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Maya Hernandez

Saddleback Theatre Department’s “Next to Normal”

Emotional. That seems to be the one word audiences leave with when having watched Saddleback College’s production of the musical “Next to Normal.” The show centers around grief,

in: Life / 05/20/2026 / by: Brenda Guerrero-Perez

Between two borders: Raised in the United States but uncertain of tomorrow

Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood program, or DACA, continue to navigate through uncertainty regarding their immigration status. Created in 2012 by former President Barack Obama through

in: Community, Life, Photo Galleries / 05/20/2026 / by: Nathan Porter

Saddleback students share their career goals

With the end of the academic year and graduation upon us, the Lariat decided to catch up with some students to ask what they wanted to do after

in: Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Maya Hernandez

“Project Hail Mary” takes science fiction to new levels

In an era in which science fiction films seem to rely on fancy visual effects and not much else, “Project Hail Mary” sets itself apart with its well

in: Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Maceo Vadas

SoCal Santa Clause

How the Wahoo’s co-founder gives back to the community year-round On April 12, 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Wahoo’s Fish Taco Wing Lam, co-founder of the

in: Music / 05/20/2026 / by: Maceo Vadas

Johnny Greenwood: part Radiohead guitarist, part film composer

After the release of his fifth score with director and longtime collaborator Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” Jonny Greenwood’s genius instrumentals can be found in every

in: Uncategorized / 05/20/2026 / by: Simon Miliauskas

A journey of finding community and coming out

Coming out is one of the most personal and vulnerable experiences in an LGBTQ+ person’s life. Considering pride month is right around the corner, many Saddleback students who

in: Community, Life, Opinion / 05/20/2026 / by: Simon Miliauskas

Local thrift stores for college students on a budget

Going out to shop these days feels like a death sentence to your wallet. With prices rapidly increasing and wages struggling to keep up, it can sometimes feel

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