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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
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/Aramis Rivera. Volunteers & Boo2Bullying ambassadors helping at the entrance tent.

Boo2Bullying organization holds annual ‘Kick Bullying to the Curb’ event

Aramis Rivera, Editor in Chief
October 14, 2024
Gabe Vincent calls the play to his teammates, while Mike Conley from the Minnesota Timberwolves waits. Photo courtesy of The Chaparral.

History Made in the Desert: Lakers’ Preseason Highlights

Aramis Rivera, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2024

Pegasus Riding Academy celebrates 40 years transforming lives

Maria Noble Valdez, Editor in Chief
May 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of The Chaparral/Julie Gamez. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Glow in the park.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens glows at night

Julie Gamez, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of The Chaparral. Abi Carter kneeling beside Ryan Seacrest after learning she won American Idol.

Indio native Abi Carter wins American Idol 2024

Aramis Rivera, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2024
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