By: Susana Guitron, Clarion Correspondent

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By: Anazarry Danganan, Clarion Correspondent

The Citrus Singers’ “Pop Show” entertained a nearly full house on opening night at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on May 21. The audience, which ranged in age from the terrible twos to the octogenarians, was served a Vegas-style buffe...

By: Clarion Ediorial Board

Americans are fat and getting fatter.  According to “F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America 2009” a report released by the Trust for America’s Health, adult obesity increased in 23 states last year, including Cali...

By: Clarion Editorial Board

At the same time that students are getting ready to transfer, receive their certificates, or graduate, some lawmakers are criticizing the leadership of California community colleges for falling short of fulfilling their state mandate. According to some l...

By: Daniel Hernandez, Clarion Staff Writer

When society addresses the topic of eating disorders, the majority automatically bonds it with a superficial thought that shouldn't be taken seriously. Eating disorders are not just a superficial thought; it is a mental illness that pervades all aspect...

By: Ray Navarro, Clarion Correspondent

I recently attended my grade school reunion.  My friend and I went to a small Catholic school from first through eighth grade. We grew up together, but seeing the faces of friends I knew during the formative years of my life was quite amazing. For t...

By: Kristin Lacuesta, Clarion News Editor

Arizona SB 1070 has been called one of the “broadest and strictest anti-illegal immigration measure in decades” by both proponents and critics alike, and on April 23 the bill was signed into law by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. The law, titled...

By: Raul Landeros, Clarion Staff Writer

Arizona, the state name alone stirs up a controversial issue. The state has become ground zero for the war on illegal immigration, also known as the “border wars.” There have been numerous demonstrations against the law in Arizona and across...

By: Kristin Lacuesta, Clarion News Editor

The Fighting Owls softball team third baseman, Amanda Herrera, was named the Citrus College female athlete of the year. “It feels really great,” said Herrera on being named female athlete of the year. “I feel accomplished. It is someth...

By: Dustin Call, Clarion Staff Writer

When Jose Rivera came to Citrus College from Northern California, he never expected to accomplish as much as he has. His accomplishment include helping his team make it to the California Community College Athletic Association Championships for the third c...

By: Andrew Vasquez, Clarion Photo Editor

Nearly four months of preparation and practice will be put together in what the dance department hopes will be another successful run of the spring dance concert titled ‘Razor’s Edge: Dance on the Verge II.’ Directed by dance professor ...

By: Caitlin Griffin, Clarion A&E Editor

“Splendor in the Grass” is a tale about growing up, sexual desire and the pain of love.  The Little Theatre production, directed by Neil Weiss, is scheduled to run from July 23 to August 1. Most famously, Elia Kazan released the movie...

By: Laura Smith, Clarion Staff Writer

Taking the audience on a trip through musical history, the Women’s Ensemble recently presented their spring concert “On the Radio.” The May 28 opening of the high-energy performance was full of new spins on old classics. Amateurs took ...

By: Eirin Hernandez Ferreiro, Clarion Staff Writer

At this time of the year, several things come together at Citrus College: it’s graduation time, time to move on, and, time to transfer. Although many students who met their AA requirements, completed their certification requisites or were able to t...

By: Mitchie Pardilla, Clarion Features Editor

There comes a time when you need to take responsibility for yourself. Although, many Citrus College students live with their parents in the homes where they grew up, a few of them move out when they turn 18 and/or graduate from high school. These studen...

By: Lourdes Velazquez, Clarion Staff Writer

It’s a challenge to land a job these days. The unemployment rate is 12 percent in California and few jobs are available. The increased competition means that students have to try harder and prepare themselves for a challenge. When applying for a ...

By: Dustin Call, Clarion Staff Writer

For many students, next week will be their last at Citrus College. They have reached the seemingly elusive goal of earning their associate’s degrees, transferring to four-year institutions, or achieving their vocational certificates. Congratulation...

By: Courtney Mitchell, Clarion Managing Editor

When I started writing this column, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would readers take my advice seriously? Would they even read a column titled “Ask a Blonde?”  Would they think I was completely crazy? I wasn’t sure of the an...

By: Mitchie

Twenty-six years after first enrolling at Citrus College, a 44-year-old student is graduating on June 12. Gustavo Rodriguez, who has majored in urban and regional planning, first enrolled at Citrus in 1984. Most of the classes he took were construction r...

By: Cheyenne Scharff, Clarion Staff Writer

The student representation fee initiative failed for the third consecutive time in the Associated Students of Citrus College elections last week on May 25 and 26. It received 123 yes votes and 89 no votes, but failed because it did not receive the two-thi...