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The Student News Site of College of the Desert

The Chaparral
The Student News Site of College of the Desert

The Chaparral
"Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition" in game photograph, taken by Ivan Arana Courtesy of The Chaparral

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition provides a curious yet satisfying offline mmo experience

Ivan Arana, Game Reviewer
April 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of Maile Klein. PSWIFT board members spoke at the Careers in Arts, Media and Entertainment panel on April 2, 2025 in the Cravens Student Services Center's Multipurpose room. From top left to right. Laurilie Jackson, Levi Vincent, Sally Young. From bottom left to right, Alan Gitlin, Jeff Hudson and Russ Simon.

COD hosts panel for students to connect with Hollywood professionals

Sarah Ghazawi, Copy Editor
April 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of The Chaparral/Jocelyn Zena. Rosalía takes the stage at Coachella 2023.

Coachella 2025: How to enjoy the music, art, fashion, and survive the festival

Jocelyn Zena
April 8, 2025
Photo courtesy of The Chaparral/Ivan Arana from his PlayStation 5 Pro of Monster Hunter Wilds

Review: Monster Hunter Wilds

Ivan Arana, Game Reviewer
March 26, 2025
Photo courtesy of The Chapparal/Layla Freiberg. Performers at the open mic night gather at the end of the event for a group photo.

Props2Poetry gives the community a chance to be heard at open mic night

Layla Freiberg, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2025
Photo courtesy of The Chaparral. "Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5 Remix" Gameplay taken on Ivan's PlayStation 5.

Game Review: ‘Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories’ delivers a compelling card battling remake

Ivan Arana, Game Reviewer
February 19, 2025
Emilia Pérez film. Photo courtesy of Netflix and Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Zoe Saldaña, ‘I’m Still Here’ and more: Palm Springs International Film Festival announces 2025 juried award winners

Aramis Rivera, Entertainment Reporter
January 13, 2025
'The Penguin Lessons' film starring Steve Coogan. Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

“The Penguin Lessons” closes out the 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival

Aramis Rivera, Entertainment Reporter
January 12, 2025
Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival announces three Desert Award winners

Aramis Rivera, Entertainment Reporter
January 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of Presley Ann/ Getty Images for the Palm Springs International Film Society. Left to right is Director Jacques Audiard, and actors Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Edgar Ramirez.

Emilia Pérez Cast Shines at The Palm Springs International Film Festival and Golden Globes

Aramis Rivera, Entertainment Reporter
January 5, 2025
Photo courtesy of The Chaparral/ Aramis Rivera. Angelina Jolie speaking to the audience about her intense training for the 'Maria' film.

Angelina Jolie talks “Maria” at The Palm Springs International Film Festival

Aramis Rivera, Entertainment Reporter
January 4, 2025
Director Michael Gracey is sharing insights about his film Better Man with the audience. Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

“Better Man” film kicks off Opening Night at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Aramis Rivera, Entertainment Reporter
January 3, 2025
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