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May 21, 20242 min read
Valley’s EOPS Program Excels at Counseling First-Time Students to Succeed
First generation students are able to receive benefits, counseling and cash through EOPS. By: Sara Lemon, Staff Writer A $450 grant, $600...
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May 20, 20242 min read
CSU General Education requirements undergo legislation overhaul
Assembly Bill 928 aims to simplify the transfer process for community college students. By Star Eisenberg, Editor-in-Chief Assembly Bill...
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May 20, 20242 min read
California’s revised budget plan sparks concerns over student aid and school funding
Budget cuts loom over state education. By Star Eisenberg, Editor-in-Chief Gov. Gavin Newsom recently unveiled a revised budget plan in...
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May 15, 20243 min read
National Press Club provides updates on detained journalists
Advocates unite on World Press Freedom Day to discuss challenges faced by U.S. journalists held abroad. By Star Eisenberg,...
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May 6, 20243 min read
LACCD Seeks Delay on Latest Pinner Lawsuit
The ongoing legal battle surrounding the Valley Academic & Cultural Center continues. By Star Eisenberg, Editor-in-Chief The Los Angeles...
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May 3, 20243 min read
College Protests Ignite Nationwide
Student-led movements call on their institutions to “Divest From Death.” By: Kaia Mann, Opinion Editor Students from some of the most...
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Apr 29, 20242 min read
California State University simplifies transfer process with new online tool
CSU has rolled out a new online tool for smoother community college transfers and enhanced student success. By Star Eisenberg,...
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Apr 14, 20242 min read
Dramatic increase in enrollment for non-credit ESL courses
Students from Russia, Ukraine and Armenia flock to Valley College’s ESL program. By Katherine OBrien Field, Staff Writer and Copy Editor...
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Mar 27, 20243 min read
Pinner files a more than $35 million lawsuit against the LACCD for wrongful termination over VACC
A new legal battle ensues over the Valley Academic and Cultural Center. By Star Eisenberg and Milan Rafaelov, Editors-in-Chief The Valley...
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Mar 20, 20242 min read
The Hire UP pilot program pays students to pursue higher education
California launches Hire UP initiative to support financially disadvantaged students. By Star Eisenberg, Editor-in-Chief California’s...
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Mar 11, 20242 min read
Community casts votes at Valley
Valley serves as one of the busiest voting centers in the area. By Star Eisenberg, Editor-in-Chief Valley College has launched an 11-day...
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Mar 4, 20242 min read
California Senate bill proposes community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in nursing
The proposed pilot program aims to tackle nursing scarcity and advance educational accessibility, offering both two-year and four-year...
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Feb 5, 20242 min read
Valley College remains open despite record-setting storm
Although CSU campuses shuttered their doors due to dangerous weather conditions, the LACCD let students decide if it was safe to come to...
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Feb 5, 20242 min read
Campus sheriffs will start citing students without parking permits on Feb. 20
Reinstatement of parking fees, following the depletion of federal funds, spurs campus adjustments and concerns among students. By Star...
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Jan 30, 20243 min read
Former rock ‘n’ roller James Morris hits all the right notes at Valley College
The broadcasting instructor's well-rounded career gives his students real-world experience. By Star Eisenberg, Editor-in-Chief James...
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Jan 27, 20242 min read
“Hope: Part II of a Mexican Trilogy” shines at the Los Angeles Theatre Center
Evelina Fernandez’s “Hope: Part II of a Mexican Trilogy” explores family resilience and social change in 1960s America. By Kaia Mann,...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
Marketing strategy pulls in students
Valley says $1.1 million marketing campaign contributed to enrollment spike. By Star Eisenberg, Online Editor A Los Angeles Valley...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
Public transportation is vital for student success
Valley College students turn to Metro for many reasons. By Jasmine Alejandre, Valley Life Editor Music major Mariia Koontz rides the...
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Dec 1, 20232 min read
L.A. City Council approves rent hikes
Landlords allowed up to 6 percent rent increase starting February 2024. By Star Eisenberg, Online Editor The Los Angeles City Council...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
Asylum presentation sheds light on DACA
Students learn how to file for and maintain their status. By Kenya Harris, Opinion Editor (L-R) Yixuan Liu, JD/LLM, listens to questions...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
California sues big oil
AG says oil and gas producers are liable for climate change but it is uncertain how claims will fare in court By: Katherine OBrien Field...
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
Media Arts students show off their filmmaking skills in latest showcase
The Media Arts Showcase returns to campus and shows efforts of student filmmakers By Mike Diaz, Staff Writer The Media Arts 2023 Fall...
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
Misinformation runs rampant on social media
People know less and share more By Opinions Editor Kenya Harris Misinformation is cropping up on social media platforms across the board...
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Oct 25, 20232 min read
U.S. federal judge declares DACA illegal
The fate of the DACA program hangs. By Star Eisenberg, Online Editor Texas-based U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen issued a decision on...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
Israel enters next phase of war
Netanyahu says Israel will not accept a ceasefire with Hamas. By Star Eisenberg, Online Editor Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
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Oct 23, 20231 min read
FAFSA gets a facelift
New changes to the FAFSA form will be implemented for the upcoming award year. By Maxine Ibrahim The Free Application for Federal Student...
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Oct 23, 20232 min read
Faculty complaints lead to new ticketing policies
Valley sheriffs will begin issuing parking citations today for students parked in restricted areas By Valley Star Staff Students parking...
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Oct 23, 20232 min read
Unity Center not deterred by vandals
Flag torn down but the fabric of Valley College’s community remains strong By Kenya Harris The Rainbow Pride Center is prepared to...
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Oct 23, 20232 min read
Pride flag raised at Valley this Coming Out Day
Speakers were invited to share their experiences and celebrate Coming Out Day By Jasmine Alejandre, Valley Life Editor Valley College...
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Oct 23, 20231 min read
BRIEF: Arrests made on campus
By Milan Rafaelov and Maxine Ibrahim The LAPD arrested three suspects in the Valley College parking structure Tuesday and found a loaded...
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Oct 6, 20232 min read
Valley College sees double digit enrollment increase
Student enrollment increased 13 percent for the fall semester. By Star Eisenberg, Online Editor High numbers of students were seen near...
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Sep 18, 20232 min read
CSU students hit with tuition hike
Starting in the fall of 2024 tuition will increase by 6 percent each year for the next five years By Star Eisenberg, Staff Writer...
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Sep 13, 20232 min read
Back to classes: Students return to Valley despite heat warning
Students return in the sweltering heat while jostling for something almost as precious as their education - parking. By Jasmine Alejandre...
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Sep 13, 20232 min read
September is Suicide Awareness Month
A month dedicated to remembering those lost & to help bring awareness to those around us By Jasmine Alejandre, Valley Life Editor...
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Sep 6, 20231 min read
BRIEF: Student transfer deadlines approach UC and CSU campuses
By Morgan Bertsch, Staff Writer Valley college students who plan to transfer to CSUN, UCLA or any of the other state universities can...
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Jun 29, 20233 min read
Stephanie Schlatter: Valley’s new associate dean
The dean’s goal is to maintain student enrollment and provide resources to disabled students. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor...
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May 23, 20233 min read
Monarchs prepare for graduation
Valley College and the district will have a number of graduation resources for students who plan to walk the stage. By Natalie Metcalf,...
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May 12, 20231 min read
BRIEF: New ASU board elected
By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor Trang Vu wins Associated Student Union Vice President in the recent student union election....
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May 11, 20232 min read
Break in at Campus Center
By Griffin O'Rourke, Staff Writer Jennifer Read arrived at Campus Center early in the morning on Saturday, April 29, to find the offices...
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May 11, 20233 min read
Writers Strike continues into second week
By Milan Rafaelov, Staff Writer On May 2, roughly 11,500 writers put down their pens in protest and picketed across Hollywood. The...
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May 2, 20231 min read
Brief: Valley unaware of frappuccino recall
More than 300,000 frappuccino drinks at Starbucks were recalled because of glass in the bottles. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer The...
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Apr 23, 20232 min read
Karen Bass delivers her first State of the City address
The conference addressed the city’s new budget and future developments. By Ava Rosate, Staff Writer Four months into her term, Karen Bass...
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Apr 19, 20232 min read
Paws off my cat
The Los Angeles Police Department offered a bi-annual VIN marking event to deter theft of catalytic converters. By Griffin O’Rourke,...
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Apr 13, 20232 min read
LACCD takes next steps in creating student housing
District board members discussed the plan to assist housing insecure students. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor More than half of LACCD...
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Apr 13, 20232 min read
Man detained after sexually harassing ASU board
The ASU called the Valley College Sheriff’s Department after a man shouted vulgar comments at members of the board. By Natalie Metcalf,...
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Mar 30, 20232 min read
ASU prepares second Disneyland trip
The student government board unanimously passed their second trip to Disneyland. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor For the second...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read
Brief: Late start classes available for students
Students can get ahead this spring by enrolling in eight week classes beginning April 10. Valley College is offering a selection of late...
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Mar 27, 20232 min read
Union and LAUSD strike new deal
A three-day strike in rainy weather led to a pay raise and benefits for school district employees. By Griffin O'Rourke and Nicholas...
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Mar 27, 20231 min read
LAPD arrives after false alarm from Grant High School
Grant High School went into lockdown Monday afternoon, after a shooting miscall. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor The LAPD locked down...
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Mar 27, 20231 min read
Brief: Burbank collision outside fire station
At approximately 11:15 a.m. a white Honda Civic was seen leaving Valley College’s Parking Lot A onto Burbank Boulevard last Wednesday. A...
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