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The Student News Site of College of the Desert

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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
Photo courtesy of The Chaparral/Layla Freiberg. Palm Springs Cultural Center theater post-screening of "Invisible Valley."

‘Invisible Valley’ inspires profound respect for farm workers

Layla Freiberg, Copy Editor
December 11, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Chaparral/Laly Bautista

‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ captivates audiences with its gripping drama and compelling performances.

Laly Bautista, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Chaparral/Laly Bautista

Vada Vada Fest at Shrine Hall: A celebration of boundless creativity

Laly Bautista, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2024
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