It all started in 2011, at the ripe age of 13, when I discovered my true love for film and not just 2000’s stoner comedy Dude, Where’s My Car? (which I rented for 11 years straight at Blockbuster. I miss you, buddy!). The

Every year, hundreds of films are released, and every year, I try my best to watch them all. At the time of publication, I’ve watched over 140 films released in 2018. Many may try to tell you that “they don’t

On the night of Dec. 4, 2017, without any warning, an intense plume of orange smoke illuminated the entire hillside behind the Peterson family home. It was a race against the clock to gather their most valuable belongings and rush

Venezuela, 1992. You are a young college student. You walk your normal route to school, right next to a military base. You sit at a bus stop, waiting to get picked up, and you notice that the base, usually

Think about how often you use a piece of plastic. Maybe it was the straw in your Starbucks this morning, or the plastic bag you carried through the mall this weekend. As Californians, plastic use follows us everywhere we go. But

By Isaac Hawkins My cousin Ashley Hawkins is a heroin addict. Before she became an addict she was a sweet individual who took care of her mother and brother. She worked at an mental hospital with her mother to keep herself busy

COC is about to experience one of the largest spikes in enrollment in the school's history. According to the Community College Chancellor’s Office, enrollment is expected to increase by around 4000 students over the next two years. Is the school prepared

September 1, 2013. Lisa Marie Presley was performing at the El Rey Theater in California. The brother and sister from Castaic were just ordinary fans in the crowd like everyone else. That is, until Presley recognized them from YouTube and invited

By Sebastian Gonzalez Many people enjoy franchise restaurants for the sake of buying a quick meal, but not enough attention is given to hole in the wall restaurants. Some of these include Cousins Burgers, Pho Viet, Dario’s and Las 3 Maria's serving

By Shane Cutchall It was a cloudy, November afternoon in Communications class on the Valencia campus in Hasley Hall, and a group of three classmates in the back of the room were talking about a rumor that feels at least a

The Newhall Community Center hosted its 19th Annual Thanksgiving Community dinner where families gathered to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner. The smell of turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie filled the air at the Newhall Community Center Monday night, where

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC-tf1JGwSg   People of Santa Clarita came from all across the valley to participate in the community’s largest annual holiday celebration. Much like any large-scale event in Santa Clarita, the Festival of Trees provided a lot of fun for citizens. But the true

Walking through the halls of Mentry, a student hears a soothing melody bouncing off the walls. After hearing the refreshing tunes, the student feels a sense of calm and a release of stress as they go to class. At least,

By Shane Thomas A new project underway is exciting Santa Clarita’s youth. There is a new skate park under development in Castaic, CA. This 9,500 square foot area is under construction at the Castaic Sports Complex, and is being built and designed

By Mauricio Gutierrez Passionate, animated, genuine- she strides back and forth in the classroom teaching interpersonal communication to a wide array of interested students and stopping every so often to answer the questions arise. Almost every bit of information, she receives a

A female student is walking up the stairs of Canyons Hall, like many students do, as someone video tapes up her skirt—but this isn’t the only video. After emails sent from the college, students at College of the Canyons are

By Jackeline Barrientos If you sit outside of the College of the Canyons art gallery, observing students as they walk past, you may notice that the majority of students completely ignored the new mural wrapped around the outside part of the art gallery.

By the year 2022, the landscape of COC’s Canyon Country campus will have undergone a major facelift. Available on the official school website, the Facilities Master Plan details all the new blueprints for construction over the next several years. From the

By Daniela Torres It is an average Wednesday as Madison Spero finishes up the exam she had been studying for the night prior. Spero leaves her class still nervous due to the job interview she has at the mall in an

It takes all day to record a vlog, because once you have all the video clips, there are still another three to five hours of editing; would this be easier if you weren't self taught? For COC students wanting to grow

The Amgen Tour of California organizers today announced the 13 Host Cities selected for the 14th edition of America’s premier professional cycling stage race set for May 12-18, 2019. The route includes a start in Santa Clarita on May 18th which

As the year comes to an end students across the country are faced with the ever daunting finals week. With all the tests, essays, and projects that students must complete it goes without saying that their stress is at a peak. But

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHEw4TrsYz8 NASA's InSight lander touched down on the Surface of the Mars last month after spending nearly seven months traveling in Space. Students at COC watched as the probe made contact with the Martian atmosphere and initiated its descent to the surface

Ron Entrekin was a professor at College of the Canyons for the past seventeen years. Now, he is retired, as of the end of the 2018 fall semester. He has made a huge impact on the staff and students throughout the

The Society on Screen Film Discussion Series allows students and professors to view, discuss and analyze ideas surrounding film. "Society on Screen is a project that Miguel Chavez and I created a couple of months ago to tie film screenings to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV9ukKE_X2U&t=5s Music fans in Santa Clarita will be happy to hear that the Main Theater in Downtown Newhall is becoming a hub for talent and entertainment. Located at 24266 Main St, the Main hosts shows, concerts, and even movie screenings. Some of

  Downtown Newhall shined brightly at the Light Up Main Street event earlier this year, with festivities including live performances, food trucks, and vendors from around the community.  Children also enjoyed the holiday festivities by taking pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus,

The 2018 mid-term election had more millennial voters than ever before.  Cougar News reporter Sophia Lesseos asked students at College of the Canyons how it made them feel to be able to have their voice heard.  Most of the students were excited

Young shining star Cameron McRae makes his debut as a Sophomore Varsity basketball player for Golden Valley High School. This young man's talent proves that not only does he deserves to be on the Varsity Squad but he is also

There’s no better way to spend the chilly holidays than cozying up to a classic novel. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is the winner of The Great American Read. This story is told from the perspective of adult Jean Louise,