The Chaparral

The Chaparral is the Student Voice of the Desert serving the Coachella Valley since 1962. We are loc

12/10/2025

Join the Broadcast Announcing class this Spring 2026 and sharpen your on-air skills! Build confidence both on camera and behind the microphone while creating professional content for COD Roadrunner Radio and The Chaparral News.

11/26/2025

Emmy-nominated producer Michael Levitt—creator of some of television’s most iconic live events and specials—truly inspired our COD students and community members. He shared powerful insights about his journey, the realities of working in the industry, and what it really takes to break in and succeed. Thank you, Michael, for your wisdom, authenticity, and generosity.

11/24/2025

COD's performing arts department put on a non-traditional adaption of Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol." Check out the chaparral.net for a full review of the recent production!

(✏: Sarah Ghazawi/ Copy Editor)

11/21/2025

Two of the Biggest Superhero Films hit theaters this summer, Marvel's "The Fantastic Four First Steps" and DC's "Superman" brought in a new wave of fans for these type of films and brought a resurgence to this franchise.

(✏: Isaiah Moreno-Garcia/ Staff Reporter)

11/20/2025

Join us tonight for another inspiring Media Spotlight event! Emmy-nominated producer Michael Levitt will share unforgettable stories and give us an inside look at some of his most celebrated work including The Billboard Music Awards, Baylen Out Loud, The TV Land Awards, Britney Spears specials, The Michael Jackson Memorial, Hollywood Squares, and The Daytime Emmys. We can’t wait to welcome you. All are invited and admission is FREE for everyone!

When you arrive at the Palm Desert Campus via Monterey Avenue, simply follow the Media Spotlight / Po***ck Theatre signs.

Plus, come early! Beginning at 4 p.m., you can also enjoy the Student Arts Market at the Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts. It’s a wonderful chance to support our talented student artists before the Spotlight begins.

11/19/2025

Staff Game Reviewer Ivan Arana Shares some insight into this years Tactical Gaming Release Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Find out more at thechaparral.net!

✏: (Ivan Arana/ Game Reviewer)

11/17/2025

NFL Players and fans speak out against owners decision to stick with turf fields. Find out more at thechaparral.net!

✏: (Christian Giordani/ Multimedia Editor)

11/14/2025

TransferMan is a podcast hosted by Scott Cooper is available to students for free. It offers informative information in an engaging way to alleviate the transfer process. More information available at thechaparral.net!

✏: (Charlie Edmunds/ Staff Reporter)

11/10/2025

Learn more about exactly how Generative AI poisons our local environment. Check out the full story at thechaparral.net!
✏: (Piper Gregory/ Staff Reporter)

11/06/2025

The College of the Desert football team secured a win for their first conference game of the season! Check out the full story for more highlights at thechaparral.net!

✏: (Isabel Colin/ Staff Reporter)

11/01/2025

Attention film students. Get hands-on experience on a real film set working alongside industry professionals. Details below.
Dates: November 10-13, 2025
Location: Yucca Valley, CA
Contact: Tori Storosh - [email protected]

10/22/2025

Legendary broadcaster Fred Roggin inspired the audience at COD’s Media Spotlight Speaker Series with an uplifting message about believing in yourself and working hard. Roggin reflected on his remarkable career from his decades at KNBC to his popular segment “Roggin’s Heroes” encouraging students to pursue their passions with persistence and purpose. The event, held October 16 in the Po***ck Theatre on the Palm Desert campus, was moderated by Associate Professor of Media Production Laurilie Jackson. Special thanks to everyone who helped make the evening a success.

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