Lariat https://lariatnews.com The official student news publication for Saddleback College Wed, 06 May 2026 03:15:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/lariatnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-L-2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Lariat https://lariatnews.com 32 32 110642062  Humanity’s early history  with the moon https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/humanitys-early-history-with-the-moon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=humanitys-early-history-with-the-moon Wed, 06 May 2026 03:15:04 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055951 Our relationship with the moon has existed since the first homosapians emerged millions of years ago. Undoublety those early humans envisioned themselves stepping foot on the big bright sphere in the sky. A goal that was eventually achieved, but it took quite a while to get there, so let’s take a look at some of […]

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]]> 6055951 A crow’s mission to spread whimsy https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/a-crows-mission-to-spread-whimsy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-crows-mission-to-spread-whimsy Wed, 06 May 2026 03:14:21 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055978 If you know anything about our critter friends on Saddleback campus, you’d know about our frequent corvid visitors, the crows. But there’s been a new murder of crows making their way onto campus, small trinkets being brought by a mysterious crow named, you guessed it, Crow. On Jan. 6, an Instagram account titled @crows_on_campus appeared, […]

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]]> 6055978 Dr. Lonita Cordova announced as new President of Saddleback College https://lariatnews.com/news/dr-lonita-cordova-announced-as-new-president-of-saddleback-college/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-lonita-cordova-announced-as-new-president-of-saddleback-college Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:37:04 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055936 It was announced on April 21 that the South Orange County Community College District has chosen Dr. Lonita Cordova as the new president of Saddleback College. Chancellor Julianna M. Asperin Barnes released in an email that she will assume the presidency on July 1 this summer. After President Elliot Stern announced his retirement in Oct. […]

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]]> 6055936 Student choreography convey emotion in spring dance https://lariatnews.com/news/student-choreography-convey-emotion-in-spring-dance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-choreography-convey-emotion-in-spring-dance Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:03:28 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055940   The student based “Dance Collective” at the McKinney Theater on April. 25 featured six student-choreographed dances on diverse genres from modern ballet, contemporary and concepts such as nature, colors and travel. “Dance Collective is our student choreography concert,” said Steve Rosa, the chair of the dance department. “Each choreographer has their own concept, ideas, […]

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]]> 6055940 Saddleback student’s favorite study spot on campus https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/saddleback-students-favorite-study-spot-on-campus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-students-favorite-study-spot-on-campus Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:01:37 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055915 Saddleback students have been through finals in December, midterms in the spring and weekly tests in some classes. But where do they study?  Studying is one of the most important things for a student to do and takes up a lot of time. Some people choose shade so they do not get too hot, while […]

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]]> 6055915 May the Fourth be in OC https://lariatnews.com/life/community/may-the-fourth-be-in-oc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=may-the-fourth-be-in-oc Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:38:39 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055954 Star Wars Day approaches, landing on May 4 every year as the date sounds like the popular phrase from the films: “May the force be with you.” This saying comes from the 1977’s, “Star Wars: A New Hope.” When characters say this to each other, they mean to encourage and wish good luck and support […]

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]]> 6055954 Harry Styles brings back funny https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/harry-styles-brings-back-funny/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harry-styles-brings-back-funny Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:07:25 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055868 Harry Styles recently made his long-awaited return to the music scene and late-night television on March 14. In his episode, Styles proves to the world, or at the very least Saturday Night Live’s audience, that if his music career goes down the drain, he has a very legitimate contingency plan through comedy.  Many may believe […]

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]]> 6055868 To date or not to date https://lariatnews.com/life/to-date-or-not-to-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-date-or-not-to-date Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:05:30 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055892 Intimate relationships require various responsibilities and many challenges. With much already on their plate, college students may find difficulty maintaining these relationships while balancing their academics. At Saddleback College, theater students spoke about balance. In pursuit of balance, many college students must make sacrifices. Certain majors will take on more work than others, leading to […]

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]]> 6055892 Saddleback college TED Talk explores the connection between happiness and spirituality https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/saddleback-college-ted-talk-explores-the-connection-between-happiness-and-spirituality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-college-ted-talk-explores-the-connection-between-happiness-and-spirituality Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:57:58 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055650 Students and faculty gathered to discuss how spirituality and happiness contribute to a happy life Saddleback college hosted a TED Talk style event that was centered on happiness and spirituality as part of its One Book One College on Wednesday, March 25 in room CC 212. This brought students and faculty members together to discuss […]

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]]> 6055650 ‘They Will Kill You’ lives, dies and repeats in gore but falls short in everything else https://lariatnews.com/opinion/they-will-kill-you-lives-dies-and-repeats-in-gore-but-falls-short-in-everything-else/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=they-will-kill-you-lives-dies-and-repeats-in-gore-but-falls-short-in-everything-else Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:30:07 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055864 With its endless action and humor, the movies will have you on the edge of your seat, to leave “They Will Kill You” is nothing short of gory deaths. And it lives up to its title, they will kill you. Or at least try, again and again. The film is entertaining enough to watch one […]

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]]> 6055864 Rainbow Collective fantasy art show showcases LGBTQ+ voices and creativity https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/rainbow-collective-fantasy-art-show-showcases-lgbtq-voices-and-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rainbow-collective-fantasy-art-show-showcases-lgbtq-voices-and-creativity Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:17 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055751 Last month The Rainbow Collective, Saddleback College’s official LGBQT+ club, hosted a fantasy themed art show in The Den, which ran from 10am-5pm. The event gave students and staff the opportunity to admire multiple works of art made by the talented students of the Rainbow Collective.                    […]

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]]> 6055751 The effects of light pollution https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/the-effects-of-light-pollution/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-effects-of-light-pollution Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:40:08 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055331 Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to see the stars? Here in Southern California, you can only see a few on a clear night, whereas in Colorado and Idaho, there are more stars than you can count. Light pollution is the cause of this.  Light pollution is the brightening of the night sky […]

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]]> 6055331 Saddleback stadium upgrades https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/saddleback-stadium-upgrades/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-stadium-upgrades Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:27:12 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055886 In December of 2025, the Saddleback stadium received a facelift. There were many different touches added to make the stadium feel like home for the Bobcats.  The first upgrade fans will notice when they sit on the home side is above the team room on the away side, which now says “Saddleback Stadium” in big […]

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]]> 6055886 Saddleback Football Stadium brings in revenue from sales from outside rentals https://lariatnews.com/news/saddleback-football-stadium-and-how-much-it-makes-in-revenue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-football-stadium-and-how-much-it-makes-in-revenue Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:20:29 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055879 The Saddleback College Stadium made over $300,000 in 2025 from college event ticket sales and leases to other entities such as high school athletics and community events.  The $67 million dollar stadium with 8,000 seats, that opened in 2021, has become an event hub. “I can tell you that since our stadium is open, we […]

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]]> 6055879 Local record store owner gives the scoop on alt rock vinyls and the state of physical media https://lariatnews.com/ae/music-2/local-record-store-owner-gives-the-scoop-on-alt-rock-vinyls-and-the-state-of-physical-media/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-record-store-owner-gives-the-scoop-on-alt-rock-vinyls-and-the-state-of-physical-media Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:08:07 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055869 With a recent resurgence of physical media, especially for music, vinyl records have become a great gift for music lovers everywhere. With the ever-changing alt rock genre holding its ground amongst more self-realized genres like classic rock or punk, it can’t hurt to check in every once in a while to see what’s coming off […]

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]]> 6055869 Caring for spring plants from Saddleback’s upcoming sale https://lariatnews.com/life/caring-for-spring-plants-from-saddlebacks-upcoming-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caring-for-spring-plants-from-saddlebacks-upcoming-sale Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:32:27 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055845 Hosted biannually by horticultural faculty and students, Saddleback College sells plants out of the greenhouse in regards to their relative season. April 16-17 are the dates for this spring’s sale with all proceeds going to finance student scholarships.  The sale provides plants that thrive in the spring weather including herbs, succulents and native plants. Orange […]

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]]> 6055845 Daniella Hakimi as Lady Macbeth https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/daniella-hakimi-as-lady-macbeth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daniella-hakimi-as-lady-macbeth Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:31:25 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055839 The blinding stage lights ignite, and all else hushes as Daniella Hakimi, a theater major, takes to the stage. When she steps into the spotlight, she seems to step outside of herself and into the shoes of her character, totally immersing herself and the audience in the story.  Hakimi plays the role of Lady Macbeth […]

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]]> 6055839 Soft opening of Mission Viejo’s community-orientated coffee shop https://lariatnews.com/life/soft-opening-of-mission-viejos-community-orientated-coffee-shop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soft-opening-of-mission-viejos-community-orientated-coffee-shop Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:44:36 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055703 Ocho Coffee & Patisserie had its soft opening on Jan. 14 in Mission Viejo. Married business partners, Paula Hurtado and Benny Ngai, prioritize getting to know the community and experimenting with unique drinks based on community preference.  Products are subject to change according to community response, with Ocho’s current menu including classic espresso-based and matcha […]

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]]> 6055703 How the Easter Bunny became a mascot for the holiday https://lariatnews.com/news/how-the-easter-bunny-became-a-mascot-for-the-holiday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-the-easter-bunny-became-a-mascot-for-the-holiday Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:49:26 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055666 In present-day America, Easter is celebrated as both the resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity and a celebration of spring and new life. Yet the mascot for this holiday is a bunny that supposedly brings multicolored eggs filled with candy for eager children. How did this bunny become so closely tied to the holiday? The […]

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]]> 6055666 April Fool’s Day: The orange man book recommendations https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/april-fools-day-the-orange-man-book-recommendations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-fools-day-the-orange-man-book-recommendations Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:30:37 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055655 Recently a list of the orange man’s late night reads has been found. The Secret Service has been kind enough to share the list. If you want to read the same books as the man in charge, keep reading. Get cozy in a reading spot, have your cold McDonald’s Big Mac and a Coca-Cola on […]

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]]> 6055655 April Fool’s Special: TKBWIHAGWCOF exposed on campus https://lariatnews.com/news/april-fools-tkbwihagwcof-exposed-on-campus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-fools-tkbwihagwcof-exposed-on-campus Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:09:46 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055660 I know what you’re thinking and no, the headline is not just keyboard smash. This past weekend, a secret society that has been working underground at Saddleback for years has now come to light. This group, known as “The Knightly Bob(cat)s Working in Honor and Glory Without Credit Or Fame”, or TKBWIHAGWCOF, actually acts against […]

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]]> 6055660 April Fool’s Special: Not now, ninjas! https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/april-fools-special-not-now-ninjas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-fools-special-not-now-ninjas Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:05:32 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055681 Oh crap. As if we didn’t have enough going on right now, mythically powerful ninjas have been proven real and are terrorizing people all across the greater Orange County area. On Friday night, March 27, after 10-year-old Damian Trout opened an ancient book from 1100s feudal Japan that he found in his great grandfather’s attic […]

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]]> 6055681 Stressed about homework? Stress about these thrillers instead https://lariatnews.com/opinion/stressed-about-homework-stress-about-these-thrillers-instead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stressed-about-homework-stress-about-these-thrillers-instead Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:01:51 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055558 What is it about a thriller book that is so irresistible? Could it be that it keeps your heart rate up or perhaps that it keeps you on your toes second-guessing the next move? These thriller novels bring us into a world where the truth is hidden from the naked eye, trust is frail and […]

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]]> 6055558 ASG hosts Mulan movie night for Women’s History Month https://lariatnews.com/news/asg-hosts-mulan-movie-night-for-womens-history-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asg-hosts-mulan-movie-night-for-womens-history-month Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:55:25 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055669   In honor of Women’s History Month, the Associated Student Government at Saddleback hosted a Mulan movie night at the Multicultural Center  in room CC 104 on Mar. 25. The event featured the classic Disney film Mulan (1998) along with coloring activities and snacks like pizza. “The purpose of tonight’s movie night is to really […]

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]]> 6055669 April Fools special: List of non-woke media for American patriots! https://lariatnews.com/special-edition/aprilfools-special-edition/april-fools-special-list-of-non-woke-media-for-american-patriots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-fools-special-list-of-non-woke-media-for-american-patriots Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:52:42 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6055645 1. “Fallout” First released in 1997, this popular video game series explores the evils of communism and how it led to the destruction of the world. At the same time, it portrays how American patriotism continues to thrive even in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. One of the most iconic elements of the series is Liberty Prime, […]

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