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Debaters Diego Trejo, Scarlett Coit, Bianca Valdivia and Matthew Sanders

MSJC Debate Takes Home the Gold

Scarlett Coit May 16, 2024

To win a collegiate debate, one needs to exhibit more than a sound argument and effective rhetoric. Debaters must be great speakers, have a strong presence, and adhere to a particular structure. Our MSJC...

Stopping the Stigma One Canvas at A Time

Stopping the Stigma One Canvas at A Time

Mia Rotell, Writer May 13, 2024

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, MSJC’s mental health club, Active Minds, put on an event to raise awareness, ease students' stress, and start the conversation on mental health....

Part-Time Faculty Office Hour Parity

Part-Time Faculty Office Hour Parity

Matthew Sanders, Writer May 6, 2024

There has been a growing divide across California between part-time and full-time community college academic faculty and the resources they each receive. One critical divide is how office hours differ...

Eagle Softball Team Wins Against San Bernardino Valley

Eagle Softball Team Wins Against San Bernardino Valley

Annabelle Morris May 3, 2024

This marks another win for the Eagles this season. The game against San Bernadino was well-played and ended with a 9 to 1 score and an Eagles win. The Eagles only allowed one run within the game and ended...

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A Great Defense Has Been The Eagles’ Key To Success In Softball

Derrick Spearman, Writer April 26, 2024

After finishing 17-15 last season, the Eagles finished this season with an improved record at 20-13 as the Eagles look to return to postseason softball. One thing that has gone well for the Eagles has...

Plus or Minus Grading Model Update for Fall 2025

Plus or Minus Grading Model Update for Fall 2025

Gianluca Canseco April 24, 2024

A new grading model was introduced to the Academic Senate about a year ago, sparking conversation around MSJC. Earlier in March of this year, the school’s governing bodies decided they would not adopt...

Meghan Kauffman at Title IX booth at Club Crush on the Menifee campus.

Title IX

Mia Rotell, Writer April 12, 2024

In the year 2021, 11,580 sexual assault offenses were reported on college campuses. Despite this number being over ten thousand, over 90% of sexual violations that happen on college campuses go unreported....

A Space to Listen to Different Opinions

A Space to Listen to Different Opinions

Gabriel Lozano, Writer April 11, 2024

The MSJC Honors Program held its second “Jubilee Event” on Tuesday, February 7th, at the Menifee Valley Campus, inspired by the debate-based YouTube channel "Jubilee." Organized by Honors Mentor Laila...

President’s Honor Roll Reception

President’s Honor Roll Reception

David Abularach, Writer April 8, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Mt. San Jacinto College held its second-ever in-person President's Honor Roll reception, to celebrate its students' academic achievements. Over 1,300 students were invited to the...

Why You Should Read A Banned Book

Why You Should Read A Banned Book

Scarlett Coit March 20, 2024

As an extension of Black History Month, Mt. San Jacinto College libraries featured a variety of books that have been denounced and banned by school districts and local governments. These books highlight...

Eagles Womens Basketball Defeats Citrus, Advance To The SoCal Regional Finals

Eagles Women’s Basketball Defeats Citrus, Advance To The SoCal Regional Finals

Derrick Spearman, Writer March 7, 2024

After earning a first-round bye, the Eagles automatically advanced to the second round as the fifth seed and hosted 12-seed Citrus Owls. In coach Taylor Bell’s first season as the Eagles’ women’s...

The Eagles Prevail In A Tough One Against Glendale

The Eagles Prevail In A Tough One Against Glendale

Derrick Spearman, Writer March 1, 2024

“Defend, rebound, and stay together for 40 minutes.” A sentiment preached by head coach Trent Skinner and echoed by the players. That sentiment is shown on the court when you watch the Eagles play...

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