Author: Savanna Birchfield

Savanna Birchfield

Cougar News Reporter

Are sports-related injuries a big problem?

A dream career as a professional athlete could end at the snap of a finger, or even at the tear of a ligament. COC’s own Quarterback Andrew Brito tore his…

There is a wide range of emotions on Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day on Sunday, many were excited to celebrate the day with their moms. “I plan on making her a card and maybe taking her to breakfast,” said COC…

Community members walk for those no longer here

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held a “Out of the Darkness” campus walk open to the public at COC’s stadium Saturday. This event came at the perfect time, coinciding…

Notre-Dame Cathedral unexpectedly went up in flames leaving many confused and saddened

A disastrous fire broke out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France Monday evening, leaving many heartbroken. The cause of the fire is still undetermined, however officials believe the current construction…

How does the recent college admissions scandal affect COC students?

Bribes to allow certain students admission into prestigious schools were exposed recently when information about those involved was given to authorities. Some of the popular names involved in the scandal…

Harry Potter fans assemble for Santa Clarita’s latest pub crawl

Many gathered Saturday evening in celebration of Valencia’s first wizard-themed pub crawl, with fans from all over Southern California flying in on their broomsticks to take part in the magic….

Do socialists understand what they are supporting? (opinion)

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…

Thomas Fire first responders still coping half a year later

While the Thomas Fire has been over for nearly five months, many are still recovering from its devastation. One part of the community’s recovery that we seem to have forgotten…