The Chaparral

10/06/2025

The Rising Scholars Program has partnered with COD
to give incarcerated students and those who have
been impacted by the justice system the support
programs and resources to succeed. Full story covered
by Charlie Edmunds available at
https://thechaparral.net

10/03/2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called to
action on immigration raids in schools and child care
facilities. New legislation limits Ice agents authority
near schools. For more information, visit Isabel Colin's
story at https://thechaparral.net

10/02/2025

The McCallum Theatre is showcasing a dance festival
with dancers from across the nation, and invites
Coachella Valley's choreographers and dancers next
month November 8th & 9th to join.

For more information visit
https://www.mccallumtheatre.org

10/01/2025

Club Rush on the Palm Desert Campus is happening now until 2pm! Stay tuned while Isabel Colin covers this event at https://thechaparral.net.

08/27/2025

The fall semester is right around the corner, and the Media Department is introducing an exciting new program, a speaker series, Media Spotlight. This series will feature dynamic Coachella Valley media professionals sharing their journeys, experiences, and insights. Open to students, faculty, and the broader community, Media Spotlight will highlight voices making a powerful impact in the media world. Stay tuned for details, and don’t miss our red carpet kickoff event with Dolores Robinson. Join us on September 25.

08/27/2025

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08/19/2025

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04/09/2025

Music and entertainment lovers flock to the valley for two weeks of Coachella. The Chaparral reporter Jocelyn Zena takes a closer look at this year's lineup and offers survival tips for festival goers.

As the countdown to Coachella 2025 begins, music enthusiasts from across the globe are gearing up for two unforgettable weekends in the desert. Set for April 11-13 and April 18-20, this year’s festival promises an electrifying lineup, featuring headliners like Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and...

03/31/2025

COD's Career and Workforce Solutions Center is partnering up with Palm Springs Women in Film & Television to host a workshop panel featuring media professionals. The workshop will take place on April 2, 2025 at the Palm Desert Campus. For registration and more information, visit https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu.

03/28/2025

Fashion Week El Paseo showcased designer looks and gave residents an immersive fashion experience from March 14-19. Featured designers included Pierre Cardin, Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin and LaQuan Smith. Reporter Brenda Vargas has an overview of the event on

The Student News Site of College of the Desert

03/26/2025

Coachella Fest is almost here. With festivities starting on April 11, tourists are turning to short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. Residents of Desert Hot Springs are seizing the opportunity to rent out their homes for profit, but recent city regulations may limit their ability. Reporter Michael Fuentes has all the details on https://thechaparral.net.

03/24/2025

Monster Hunter Wilds was released last month. The game was highly anticipated by fans of its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World. In the action role-playing gameplay style, players assume the role of a hunter. Ivan Arana has a full review and first impressions available on https://thechaparral.net.