Paper or Plastic? Who would imagine such a trivial question would be such a big deal? Welcome to the world of competitive grocery bagging. “Baggers,” written by Chelsea Barron, 21 and a theater major, is the story of a young ambitious woman named Jamie Zelinger who is a maintenance...
Some people are born destined for greatness. Whether it be to climb Mt. Everest or write the great American novel, these people suddenly wake up and realize their purpose on this Earth. That’s exactly how narrative writing major Aly Ferguson, now 21, felt when she first started writing in...
The flyer says 8 p.m. That’s when trivia is supposed to start. It’s now 8:07 and trivia host Justin Mora bursts through the door, carrying a bag and portable P.A. system. It’s a Tuesday night and Mora, who seems frazzled running inside, quickly sets up his rig and in...
Growing up in a very traditional Hispanic household, Jennifer Chavez-Ramos, had her whole life mapped out for her by the family. As a child,she stayed at home with her mother cooking and cleaning while her father and brothers went out to experience life. It was expected by the time...
Hispanic Heritage month, to me, is an opportunity to learn more about myself. Of all places where cultural barriers could exist, the worst is within a family. Growing up in a household that did not celebrate Hispanic traditions, I did not know I was of Mexican decent until I...
Because of illegal substance abuse and drug related deaths, raves are getting pushed farther away from Southern California. In order to keep the party going, a group of Citrus College students has decided to bring the good times home.
Batool Jaffer is just like you. She loves her iced coffee and lives on her cell phone. She listens to Coldplay, Tupac, The Weeknd and Taylor Swift. She loves shopping at Urban Outfitters and going to Melrose. Born and raised in Southern California, she teared up for Kobe’s last...
Semester after semester, Citrus College students struggle to find space to park their cars. The parking lot has evolved from rather a simple space to a battle field where students hunt vigorously to stake a spot for the day.
It’s important to take time to appreciate everything a mother will do to create a better life for herself and her children. For Lissa Bilau, that meant coming back to school after more than twenty years of being a stay-at-home mom to four sons and a daughter, ranging from...
Being a fulltime college student is stressful as it is, but imagine the tremendous pressure that the small team of four, known as the Citrus College Rocket Owls, have on their shoulders from being involved in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Student Launch Program. The Rocket Owls are...