Between Panama and Nicaragua is a tiny tropical country the size of approximately 19,700 square miles called Costa Rica. This is not an island, although many may confuse it as such. A little known fact is that the movie Jurassic Park was filmed on an island in Costa Rica...
Going into college after high school presents many challenges for students. From having to become more independent to improving time management and organizational skills, it can be a challenge to adapt. For those of us who wanted to attend college after high school, we were constantly being reminded that...
An art colony lies hidden in the heart of downtown Pomona on Thomas Street, a big white corner building with a unique large basement full of art to be appreciated. It is not just any basement. It is the home of the Latino Art Museum and its art director...
Battling injury, insecurity and aging, all the while still wearing vibrant shades of pink and a large smile on her face, Shawna Cook, 36, of Glendora, California is a prominent personality not only in one department of Citrus College, but two and majoring in both. Anyone a part of...
Facing the audience, Johnny Muñoz, 22, is bright with joy as the host of a kickback for his friends in the visually impaired community. He sits on his chair with his legs under him, one hand on the turntable and the other holding a headphone speaker to his ear...
Joseph Beck, 31, also known by his producer name Stitch Jones, takes his guitar all over the map with the sound of music following his footsteps. From his hometown of Bloomington, Illinois to Japan and eventually California, the recording tech major has always had an ear for music and...
Four hours driving past farm and cattle farms left me in the dry desert valley of Fresno. This is a neighboring city to the alternative band Sola Luna. Based out of Clovis, the band is composed of front man Zack Southers, 20, guitarist George Gomez, 21, bassist Ethan Rizo,...
Communications major Andrew Penarubia overcomes adversity with a smile. The distance from the Owl Cafe to the Performing Arts Building is less than one mile. Within that brief walk Andrew Penarubia, 22, stops to greet 36 other students whom he has met during his time at Citrus. Penarubia was...
My hands were shaking as I wrote #MeToo. For years I have searched for the strength to share my story. I struggle to stay present, to not be distracted by the mental and physical scars of a bad relationship that ended in sexual assault. In the wake of more...
Makayla Pedroza, 22 years old, Psychology major at Citrus College is currently finishing her term as an Associated Students of Citrus College Senator where she has made it her goal to fight for the equality of LGBTQ community on campus. She hopes to continue this passion as she steps...