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The Chaparral

The Student News Site of College of the Desert

The Chaparral

The Student News Site of College of the Desert

The Chaparral

Spring 2025 Staff

Layla Freiberg
Editor-in-Chief

Layla Freiberg

Layla Freiberg is a journalism major finishing up her final semesters at College of the Desert. She combines her passions for writing, fashion, and music with a strong ambition to become a reporter and tell her community's stor...

Sarah Ghazawi
Copy Editor

Sarah Ghazawi

Sarah is a first-year English major at College of the Desert determined to make use of her natural curiosity and writing skills. To further pursue her love of learning she plans on transferring to a four-year university.

Cristian Giordani
Digital Editor

Cristian Giordani

Cristian Giordani is a Journalism major at College of the Desert. Cristian also is an intern at the KESQ news station. He is passionate about writing, sports and music, and plans to pursue a career in sports media.

Ivan Arana
Game Reviewer

Ivan Arana

Ivan Arana is pursuing an Associate's Degree in Journalism at the College of the Desert, fueled by a passion for electronic entertainment. His goal is to specialize in video game journalism, combining his love for gaming with...

Brenda Vargas
Staff Reporter

Brenda Vargas

Brenda Vargas is a journalism major with aspirations of becoming a writer and transferring to a four-year university. She is passionate about storytelling and strives to uphold integrity and trust in her work. With a commitment...

Jocelyn Zena
Staff Reporter

Jocelyn Zena

Jocelyn Zena is a Film, TV, and Media major at College of the Desert. She is passionate about film, photography, music, fashion, and writing. Zena plans to transfer to a university after graduation to pursue her dreams.

Michael Fuentes
Staff Reporter

Michael Fuentes

Michael Fuentes is a 2nd year student at College of the Desert and a Journalism Major. Michael lives in Desert Hot Springs and is inspired to cultivate relations and stories within his community.