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in: Community, Life, News / 02/22/2026 / by: Christian Roberts

Classified Senate approved new AI guidelines for SOCCCD

The Saddleback College Classified Senate voted to approve AI guidelines and discussed Banner during a workshop meeting in the Administration & Governance building in room 106 on Feb.

in: News / 02/18/2026 / by: Brenda Guerrero-Perez

SBA ends loan eligibility for legal permanent residents

The Small Business Administration updated the loan program guidance stating it will no longer accept applications from legal permanent residents directly impacting businesses owned by non-U.S. citizens, the

in: Special Edition / 02/13/2026 / by: Lesly Ruelas

Lariat Staff Picks: Valentine’s Day movie recommendations

Oh Valentine’s Day, the day where florists, chocolate stores and jewelers make the most money. Some don’t celebrate. For some, it’s a day full of love with nothing

in: Uncategorized / 02/13/2026 / by: Simon Miliauskas

Movies guaranteed to ruin this year’s Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a day where many couples wind down, light up some candles and set the mood with some classic romance films. Though when this has been

in: Community, Life / 02/13/2026 / by: Bridget Lingga

OBOC’s yearly book community launches with film event

The One Book One College committee at Saddleback Community College hosts local events during the semester surrounding the themes of their yearly book. Conversations on Eric Weiner’s memoir

in: A&E, Community, Life, Music / 02/13/2026 / by: Connie Cheng

‘The Great BTS Ticket War of 2026’–Hundreds of thousands left in anguish

BTS has finally come back with not just a new album, but also the announcement of a world tour. After about a four year hiatus in order for

in: Uncategorized / 02/13/2026 / by: Nathan Porter

U.S. interest in Greenland deeper than just another of trump’s obsessions

In January, the Trump administration aggressively pushed for an acquisition of the island of Greenland from Denmark, with some in government– including the president himself even implying military

in: A&E, News / 02/07/2026 / by: Christian Roberts

CTVR hold student forum on loss of KSBR 88.5 radio station

Saddleback Cinema-Television-Radio department held a student forum in the LRC building in room 109 on Friday, Jan. 23. Faculty and students attended to discuss the KSBR 88.5 Jazz

in: Community, Life / 12/15/2025 / by: Lesly Ruelas

Ways to save money as a college student

With the holiday season coming up, gift giving is among us. As college students during this time of year it might be harder to purchase gifts but there

in: Uncategorized / 12/15/2025 / by: Brianna Hernandez

Saddleback College’s surf team: A spotlight on their first place winning athlete

Before we wrap up the 2025 fall semester at Saddleback College, Saddleback’s surf team is still thriving in numerous surf competitions. The team consists of twelve athletes and

in: Life / 12/15/2025 / by: David Sherdil

A belief in Santa Claus a benign initiation into childhood

For years, children have considered a belief in Santa Claus a benign initiation into childhood. The tale is justified for being magical, traditional, and morally upright. However, good

in: Community, Featured, News / 12/15/2025 / by: Christian Roberts

Saddleback utilizing AI in hope of making tasks efficient

For any first-time college students in need of financial support, the Promise Program in Saddleback College helps to pay two years of tuition. Riley Phelps, a Promise Program

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