The Chaparral

Spring 2024 Staff

Maria Noble Valdez
Editor-In-Chief

Maria Noble Valdez

Maria is a second-year student majoring in Journalism (AA-T) at College of the Desert. She has a background in radio and television broadcasting. She currently serves as the Chaparral's Copy Editor and as a staff reporter. Mar...

Julie Gamez
Staff Reporter

Julie Gamez

My name is Julissa (Julie) Gamez. I’m currently in my last semester at COD. My majors are communication studies and journalism and will continue my education at a university.

Aramis Rivera
Staff Reporter

Aramis Rivera

My name is Aramis Rivera. I’m a first year student at College of The Desert. I’m majoring in journalism and also working toward obtaining a certificate in radio production. I plan to transfer to a four year university afte...

Jet Bautista
Staff Reporter

Jet Bautista

My name is Jet Bautista. I'm 21 years old and I'm from the Coachella Valley. I currently attend College of the Desert and am pursuing my B.A. in Journalism. I have a passion for all aspects of sports, especially basketball, football and...

Isaac Manaugh
Copy Editor

Isaac Manaugh

Isaac is majoring in Journalism (AA-T) at College of the Desert, interested in sports journalism. He is the Editor-In-Chief this year., This is his second semester with The Chaparral. He plays baseball for College of the Desert...

Jodeci Alcocer
Digital Editor

Jodeci Alcocer

Jodeci graduated with his associate in Business Administration from College of the Desert in the Fall of 2019. He transferred to San Diego State University, graduating with his bachelor's in General Business in the spring of 2022....