Lariat https://lariatnews.com The official student news publication for Saddleback College Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:36:37 +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 Upcoming events guide students through transfer process https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/upcoming-events-guide-students-through-transfer-process/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-events-guide-students-through-transfer-process Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:36:37 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056428 October and November are commonly associated with red and orange leaves, pumpkins, warm cups of coffee and a myriad of other cozy cliches. But for hundreds of thousands of students, no hallmark will be more definitive of these months than college applications. This is especially true for many students at Saddleback College who are hoping […]

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]]> 6056428 Community grows at Saddleback’s Tabletop Club https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/community-grows-at-saddlebacks-tabletop-club/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-grows-at-saddlebacks-tabletop-club Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:50:27 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056397 As the fall semester at Saddleback moves forward, students at Saddleback are looking for ways to meet new people and find their community on campus. For many, that community has been found around a table at the Tabletop Club. The Tabletop Club gives students a place to socialize and explore games with others on campus. […]

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]]> 6056397 Day in the life of Saddleback women’s soccer travel game https://lariatnews.com/sports/day-in-the-life-of-saddleback-womens-soccer-travel-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=day-in-the-life-of-saddleback-womens-soccer-travel-game Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:43:36 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056391   Saddleback College women’s soccer team played a game on September 18th against Mount San Jacinto. I play on the Saddleback women’s soccer team. The game was away, so we had a long day of travel. Here is everything we did on our day trip to our game: 11:30 a.m. – Early birds arrive to […]

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]]> 6056391 2026’s ‘Resident Evil’ serves up scares and laughs https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/resident-evil-2026-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resident-evil-2026-review Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:24:43 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056376 When people think of great survival horror video games, the “Resident Evil”series is one of the first that comes to mind. When people think of bad horror movies, the “Resident Evil” series is also one the first that comes to mind… The difference in reception between the games and movies couldn’t be any more different. […]

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]]> 6056376 How playing sports at a 4 year university and junior college is similar https://lariatnews.com/sports/how-playing-sports-at-a-4-year-university-and-junior-college-is-similar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-playing-sports-at-a-4-year-university-and-junior-college-is-similar Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:29:06 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056330 Many people doubt the level or the reason for playing sports at the community college level. While without knowledge of the competition, some people believe it’s a glorified high school game just in a slightly bigger setting. While some of that may be true, I believe it is much more than that.  “Even though sometimes […]

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]]> 6056330 Saddleback kicks off hispanic heritage month with culture, food and music https://lariatnews.com/life/saddleback-kicks-off-hispanic-heritage-month-with-culture-food-and-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-kicks-off-hispanic-heritage-month-with-culture-food-and-music Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:27:35 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056332   Saddleback College launched Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month on Sept. 16 with an afternoon full of music, food, games and, of course, plenty of opportunities for students to celebrate their heritage. The Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff took place on the Quad from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as part of Bobcat Days. […]

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]]> 6056332 Fall films: Your 50-movie guide for an autumn night in https://lariatnews.com/life/fall-films-your-50-movie-guide-for-an-autumn-night-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-films-your-50-movie-guide-for-an-autumn-night-in Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:17:21 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056348 As we mark the beginning of Fall on Sept. 22, our minds naturally ponder all the possibilities the season has to offer. Of course, the standard pumpkin-shaped cookie-cutter activities grab our immediate attention, such as apple picking, hayrides, bonfires and every cinnamon-dusted outing in between.  But what about the nights we don’t feel like leaving […]

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]]> 6056348 Saddleback unfiltered: Welcome week review https://lariatnews.com/life/saddleback-unfiltered-welcome-week-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-unfiltered-welcome-week-review Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:44 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056206 As the new college year begins, a fresh set of freshmen have arrived on campus with no idea how to navigate it or what resources are available. Luckily, Welcome Week booths and events were here to help!  With the first two weeks of college complete and the initial jitters starting to wear off, Saddleback offered […]

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]]> 6056206 Wieners become winners at Old World Village https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/wieners-become-winners-at-old-world-village/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wieners-become-winners-at-old-world-village Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:29:35 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056294 The two-year-old, 10-pound Benny bounded his way across rain-soaked stone to victory at the Inge Invitational, the latest event in the Old World Wiener Nationals. The doubleheader event consisted of two separate tournaments of 16 unique four-legged racers, each competing in a series of head-to-head races along adjacent 50-foot tracks.A dog was eliminated after two […]

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]]> 6056294 Local cafes that are perfect for your next study session https://lariatnews.com/life/local-cafes-that-are-perfect-for-your-next-study-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-cafes-that-are-perfect-for-your-next-study-session Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:29:35 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056284 As the school semester begins, many students start searching for the perfect places to get their work done and enjoy a nice treat. While Saddleback’s campus is absolutely lovely, sometimes it’s nice to switch things up and find a cozier spot off campus — such as a local coffee shop. For college students, coffee and […]

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]]> 6056284 X reacts to ” The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time’ remake https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/x-reacts-to-ocarina-of-time-remake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=x-reacts-to-ocarina-of-time-remake Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:06:47 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056232 “The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time” is widely regarded as one of the greatest video games ever made. The Nintendo 64 classic holds a 99 score on Metacritic making it the highest rated game on the site and has been credited with helping establish the blueprint for many modern video games. Nearly 30 years […]

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]]> 6056232 Dog dead and family homeless after overnight house fire in Orange County https://lariatnews.com/news/dog-dead-and-family-of-six-left-homeless-after-overnight-house-fire-in-orange-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dog-dead-and-family-of-six-left-homeless-after-overnight-house-fire-in-orange-county Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:38:44 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056248 Firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the residential property and found the home engulfed in heavy smoke and fire. Crews reported that all six residents made it out safely and were accounted for outside. However, during the interior search, firefighters found the family’s dog, who tragically did not survive the fire. “Upon […]

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]]> 6056248 The story of the firefighter who was buried alive twice on 9/11 https://lariatnews.com/news/buried-alive-twice-on-9-11-joe-torillos-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buried-alive-twice-on-9-11-joe-torillos-story Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:36:54 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056235 Joe Torrillo was fighting for his life; he was buried under tons of steel and concrete with dust filling his lungs. He’d been a firefighter for nearly 20 years, but his experiences had never prepared for something like this. Screams echoed around him that eventually fell silent as he was thanking God and telling him […]

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]]> 6056235 Dolly Parton: Big hair and an even bigger heart https://lariatnews.com/life/dolly-parton-big-hair-and-an-even-bigger-heart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dolly-parton-big-hair-and-an-even-bigger-heart Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:43:08 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056199 Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon who embodied the American Dream with unwavering moral conviction, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at age 80 after a private battle with cancer.  Her passing has sparked nationwide mourning, heartfelt tributes and even humorous pleas from college students requesting time off classes, showing that her influence reached far beyond […]

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]]> 6056199 Saddleback men’s soccer team aims high for the upcoming season https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/saddleback-mens-soccer-team-aims-high-for-the-upcoming-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-mens-soccer-team-aims-high-for-the-upcoming-season Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:47:03 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056186 The Saddleback College men’s soccer team hasn’t been around for long as their inaugural season was just 3 years ago. Plenty of other teams in the area had been around far longer  and were much more experienced, so it looked like a tough task to get the team where it would be competitive. Despite these […]

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]]> 6056186 Fire in Ladera Ranch at 5 acres https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/fire-in-ladera-at-5-acres/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-in-ladera-at-5-acres Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:11:36 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056164 A fire in Ladera Ranch can currently be seen from the Saddleback campus, which remains open. Campus faculty and staff received a notification of the Narrow Fire shortly after 5 p.m.. OC Fire Authority and CHP helicopters were circling the fire area. The fire is currently limited to five acres and is not close to […]

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]]> 6056164 Verizon customers have last chance for sold-out Daisy Chain Festival https://lariatnews.com/life/rodrigos-daisy-chain-festival-sold-out-but-version-customers-still-have-chance-to-buy-tickets-thursday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rodrigos-daisy-chain-festival-sold-out-but-version-customers-still-have-chance-to-buy-tickets-thursday Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:07:42 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056150 The Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival is coming to Irvine at the Great Parks on August 29, just 25 minutes away from Saddleback College. Founded by the three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo, the already sold out festival features an all women lineup with performances from Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan, Katseye, Mitski, Rodrigo herself and many […]

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]]> 6056150 The conclusion to an impressive season https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/the-conclusion-to-an-impressive-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-conclusion-to-an-impressive-season Thu, 21 May 2026 09:18:12 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056143 The Saddleback College softball team capped off one of the most successful and memorable seasons in its history on Sunday, May 17. They finished as runner-up at the 3C2A State Softball Tournament against Palomar College, the final score being 13-0, in the championship game in Bakersfield. Playing their sixth game in four days, the Bobcats […]

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]]> 6056143 Moonwalking through Michael Jackson’s life https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/moonwalking-through-michael-jacksons-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moonwalking-through-michael-jacksons-life Thu, 21 May 2026 08:57:51 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056140 Fans exploded box office sales with a record-breaking turnout for director Antoine Fuqua’s 2026 biopic, “Michael.” While critics likened the film to a daytime movie of the week, and some criticized the decision to omit the darker events in the pop star’s life, Michael Jackson audiences pushed “Michael” to the number one music biopic debut. […]

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]]> 6056140 Reading ‘Euphoria’ as a tool of influence https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/euphoria-as-a-tool-of-influence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=euphoria-as-a-tool-of-influence Thu, 21 May 2026 05:54:26 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056137 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 glittery makeup, neon strobe lighting, chaotic energy and emotional storytelling that drew audiences in, differentiating it from any series before it, especially those aimed at a younger […]

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]]> 6056137 Saddleback’s worst fashion trends https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/saddlebacks-worst-fashion-trends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddlebacks-worst-fashion-trends Thu, 21 May 2026 05:05:04 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056134 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 is a significant amount of students who embrace popular and well-liked fashion trends, but there is also a fair share of those who veer off the path […]

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]]> 6056134 Canvas Crash https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/canvas-crash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canvas-crash Thu, 21 May 2026 04:31:10 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056131 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 just about their entire life.  It’s where assignments are viewed, submitted, graded, where a student can look at their overall grades, or take a test, and where […]

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]]> 6056131 Finding joy in a hobby without the pressure https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/finding-joy-in-a-hobby-without-the-pressure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finding-joy-in-a-hobby-without-the-pressure Thu, 21 May 2026 04:12:45 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056086 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 the hobbies that allow us to grow. These days we put a lot of emphasis on how many followers we have, if what we do is cool […]

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]]> 6056086 Saddleback Theatre Department’s “Next to Normal” https://lariatnews.com/uncategorized/saddleback-theatre-departments-next-to-normal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddleback-theatre-departments-next-to-normal Thu, 21 May 2026 03:53:12 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056125 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, loss, and mental illness, highlighting the effects such heavy emotions have on a family. As heavy as these topics are, the theatre department tackled the show with […]

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]]> 6056125 Between two borders: Raised in the United States but uncertain of tomorrow https://lariatnews.com/life/between-two-borders-raised-in-the-united-states-but-uncertain-of-tomorrow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=between-two-borders-raised-in-the-united-states-but-uncertain-of-tomorrow Thu, 21 May 2026 03:39:30 +0000 https://lariatnews.com/?p=6056108 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 executive action, the program provides a two year temporary protection from deportation and allows them to obtain a work authorization. But in order to get approved for […]

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