Ophelia’s Jump Productions Western improv show called “The Good, the Blank and the Blankety” ran from Upland from May 17 to May 19.
Writers Archives: Nicolette Rojo
Baseball falters in SCIAC tourney
The La Verne baseball team came out strong against the Occidental Tigers, winning 2-1 in game one of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Postseason Tournament on Friday, but fell flat on Saturday – falling to Chapman 4-1, then to Cal Lutheran 5-1 in an elimination game.

Fiesta celebrates cultural diversity
Over 500 people came out to the 72nd annual OLA Fiesta for a family day of fun, entertainment and food on Saturday at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Claremont. The event spanned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., so families could make an entire day of fun for the weekend.
Baseball splits doubleheader with Claremont
The La Verne baseball team concluded regular season play splitting doubleheader with Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Saturday. The Leopards took the victory in game one, 9-2, while the Stags bounced back in game two to win, 5-2.It was also Senior Day for the Leopards, as they celebrated the careers of 13 players with a pregame ceremony.

Educators show teaching methods
The LaFetra College of Education hosted its 14th annual Family Learning Conference on Saturday in Sneaky Park and various classrooms on campus.

Leopards split series with Occidental, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
The softball team powered through Occidental on Friday at Campus West, sweeping the doubleheader 5-0 in game one and 15-3 in game two.

Author discusses faith and politics
Around 50 people showed up to hear Distinguished Professor of Chicano Studies and History Mario T. Garcia’s lecture about his recent book, “Faith, Politics and the Origins of the Sanctuary Movement in Los Angeles” in the Campus Center Ballroom Wednesday.
Movie Review: ‘The Dirt’ does not dig deep
Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. Those three indulgences sum up the lives of rock stars, particularly in the world of 1980s heavy metal.

STEA²M Fair includes art, agriculture
Bill Nye, host of PBS show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and current CEO of the Planetary Society, spoke to younger generation on various ways to combat global warming during the STEA²M Fair on March 15-16 at the Fairplex.
Softball slips against No. 7 Williams
After a season long series of hosting nationally-ranked programs, the La Verne softball team concluded non-conference play against No. 7 Williams College on Monday, dropping the doubleheader with the scores 4-3 in game one and 9-3 in game two.