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The Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival is coming to Irvine at the Great Parks on August 29, just 25 minutes away from Saddleback College. Founded by the three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo, the already sold out festival features an all women lineup with performances from Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan, Katseye, Mitski, Rodrigo herself and many
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The Saddleback College softball team capped off one of the most successful and memorable seasons in its history on Sunday, May 17. They finished as runner-up at the 3C2A State Softball Tournament against Palomar College, the final score being 13-0, in the championship game in Bakersfield. Playing their sixth game in four days, the Bobcats
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Fans exploded box office sales with a record-breaking turnout for director Antoine Fuqua’s 2026 biopic, “Michael.” While critics likened the film to a daytime movie of the week, and some criticized the decision to omit the darker events in the pop star’s life, Michael Jackson audiences pushed “Michael” to the number one music biopic debut.
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When Euphoria first premiered on HBO in 2019, it immediately became more than just another teen drama. The series stuck out within pop culture through its use of glittery makeup, neon strobe lighting, chaotic energy, and emotional storytelling that drew audiences in, differentiating it from any series before it, especially those aimed at a younger
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Fashion trends come and go, most rarely last forever; some we wish had stayed longer and many we wish never arrived at all. Specifically on Saddleback’s campus, there is a significant amount of students who embrace popular and well-liked fashion trends, but there is also a fair share of those who veer off the path
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Social media turns our passions into performances, it is easy to forget what brings you joy. Alysa Liu’s return to the rink shows us that fulfillment comes from the hobbies that allow us to grow. These days we put a lot of emphasis on how many followers we have, if what we do is cool
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Emotional. That seems to be the one word audiences leave with when having watched Saddleback College’s production of the musical “Next to Normal.” The show centers around grief, loss, and mental illness, highlighting the effects such heavy emotions have on a family. As heavy as these topics are, the theatre department tackled the show with
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The student based “Dance Collective” at the McKinney Theater on April. 25 featured six student-choreographed dances on diverse genres from modern ballet, contemporary and concepts such as nature, colors and travel. “Dance Collective is our student choreography concert," said Steve Rosa, the chair of the dance department. “Each choreographer has their own con
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Gen Z turns back time by engaging with all things tactile amidst blue screen burnout Toy culture has taken over the Gen Z social space, bringing “it’s not a phase, mom!” to a different meaning (and if you still listen to Teenage Dirtbag, that is neither here nor there). The U.S. toy industry grew $700
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The International Student Office and the ASG at Saddleback hosted their annual Lunar New Year celebration honoring Asian culture, family and new beginnings in CC 212 on Feb. 19. The festival featured music from taiko drummers, a student mandolin chamber and tables with activities and food. “The Lunar New Year festival at Saddleback is
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