From reporter to fashion model, it’s been one hell of a year.
By Meg Taylor, News Editor It’s 3 a.m. I am staring at my computer in an AirBnB across from Central Park. Exhausted from walking in four...
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Megan Taylor is a journalism major from Studio City, CA. She is the news editor for The Valley Star as well as a contributing writer for The Hollywood Times. Covering news, politics, movie, theatre, and social issues are just some of the young writer’s interests. Taylor plans to pursue a degree in journalism and hopes to one day be writing for publications such as the The L.A. Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Cosmopolitan. She also aspires to be a news anchor on stations such as Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight.
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May 21, 20192 min read
Channel surfing all the way to Netflix as commercials clog cable
Commercials seem to be getting worse and make watching cable television unenjoyable. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Commercials are supposed...
May 20, 20192 min read
Valley joins the Truth Initiative
Smoking on campus will soon be a thing of the past. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Smoking of all kinds will soon be banned on Valley...
May 20, 20192 min read
New requirement for U.S. Citizens, the READ ID.
A new form of ID will take effect next year. By Meg Taylor, News Editor As of next year, Americans will need a new form of identification...
May 7, 20193 min read
Marriage of Fashion and Culture: The Met Gala
By Meg Taylor, News Editor Colloquially known as “fashion’s biggest night of the year,” the 2019 Met Gala was filled with neon, feathers,...
May 6, 20193 min read
Measles outbreak plagues colleges
Quarantines were issued at southern California universities after they were struck with a measles outbreak. By Tate Coan, Online Editor,...
May 5, 20192 min read
Channel surfing all the way to Netflix
Commercials seem to be getting worse and make watching cable television unenjoyable. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Commercials are supposed...
Apr 17, 20192 min read
Huffman admits guilt, Loughlin denies wrongdoings
The “Desperate Housewives” actress admits her role in “Operation Varsity Blue,” Loughlin addimitely denies she did anything wrong. By Meg...
Apr 17, 20193 min read
Digital privacy and gender discrimination in the workplace
Teacher claims she was fired over topless selfie she sent to her ex-boyfriend. By Meg Taylor, News Editor A Long Island middle school...
Apr 14, 20193 min read
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”: Comedic Gold
You will have a smorgasbord of emotions while watching Midge Maisel’s journey from housewife to stand-up star. By Meg Taylor, News Editor...
Apr 1, 20192 min read
Texting while driving is never okay
As we enter spring break, remember do not text and drive — it is just as bad as drinking and driving. By Meg Taylor, News Editor As one...
Mar 15, 20192 min read
Largest College Admissions Cheating Scandal in History
Wealthy families get caught using money to fast-track their children’s acceptance into the colleges of their choice. By Meg Taylor, News...
Mar 15, 20192 min read
Paul Manafort sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
Trump’s former campaign chairman getting exactly what he deserves, extra jail time for all his crimes. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Judge...
Mar 11, 20191 min read
Threat at LAVC
With recent student attacks at UC Berkeley and UC Irvine, Valley is taking a campus threat seriously. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Valley...
Mar 8, 20193 min read
In search for the truth: Cohen speaks out against Trump
Michael Cohen’s Congressional Testimony may have not gone as planned, but it sparked many larger conversations and investigations. By Meg...
Feb 27, 20192 min read
Colleges cut students short by eliminating classes
The implementation of AB 705 is starting early and it doesn’t look promising. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Lawmakers planned for Assembly...
Feb 25, 20193 min read
Awards show cuts time from all the wrong places.
Even though the show must go on, cutting away from talent at awards shows is not the answer to save time. By Meg Taylor, News Editor...
Feb 19, 20193 min read
Efron turns serial killer into sex symbol
Casting Zac Efron as Ted Bundy romanticizes the horrific acts caused by the serial killer. By Meg Taylor, News Editor America’s most...
Feb 13, 20192 min read
Fire lights up at Valley
Numerous Valley College classes were evacuated due to a restroom fire. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Fire alarms echoed throughout Valley...
Dec 13, 20182 min read
President Dr. Erika Endrijonas leaving LAVC for PCC
Valley’s President of 4 years ventures off to another community college. By Meg Taylor, News Editor As the fall semester comes to an end,...
Dec 5, 20182 min read
Stress and finals go hand-in-hand
There are many methods to employ during finals week to reduce the unavoidable stress it brings. By Meg Taylor, News Editor With finals...
Dec 1, 20182 min read
41st President of the U.S. dies at 94
Former President George H.W. Bush passes away following the death of his beloved wife. By Meg Taylor, News Editor George H.W. Bush passed...
Nov 29, 20182 min read
Caravan chaos: Border patrol goes too far
A march at the U.S.-Mexico border escalated to chaos and tear gas. By Meg Taylor, News Editor United States authorities closed off the...
Nov 28, 20183 min read
Hollywood's oldest gem
Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre has seen and curated rich history and performance since 1930. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Located on...
Nov 9, 20183 min read
Burning through LA: winds cause multiple fires
Numerous fires rip through California within a 24-hour time frame. By Meg Taylor, News Editor California mountains are up in flames with...
Nov 8, 20181 min read
The Valley Star preview for the Nov. 14, 2018 print edition
This weeks Valley Star preview for the Nov. 14, 2018 print edition includes the 2018 mid-term elections and the Valley College trash...
Nov 2, 20182 min read
There’s no erasing this boy.
“Boy Erased” depicts the horrors of conversion therapy, a program that thousands of LGBTQ members have undergone in attempts to “fix”...
Nov 2, 20182 min read
We’re stronger together: Hillel 818 mourns the Pittsburgh massacre victims
The Jewish Student Union held a vigil on campus, something Jewish communities worldwide are partaking in. By Meg Taylor, News Editor...
Nov 1, 20183 min read
More guns? How about better surveillance.
The tragic Pittsburgh massacre has many contemplating national security and government’s competence. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Following...
Oct 27, 20182 min read
When students are away, the coyotes come out to play
There have been various coyote sightings at Valley College within the past school year. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Valley College’s...
Oct 24, 20182 min read
Student shorts entertain at Media Arts screening
The Media Arts Department held a screening for student films that were composed in a semester, faculty and students were excited to show...
Oct 16, 20182 min read
Much more than just another super-hero film
Films like “Black Panther” not only for entertainment, but open their audience’s eyes to a broader conversation about culture, technology...
Oct 10, 20183 min read
Keto: more than just weight loss
The keto diet has shown numerous health benefits and alleviates unpleasant symptoms and diseases. By Meg Taylor, News Editor The popular...
Oct 6, 20183 min read
FDA cracks down on Juul
E-cigarettes have become popular among teens because of the various flavors they offer but soon these flavors will be off the market. By...
Oct 6, 20182 min read
Bill eliminates classes
Students will no longer be forced to take placement exams at community colleges thanks to the new Senate Assembly Bill 705. By Meg...
Sep 20, 20183 min read
We can only do so much
Mac Miller’s fans seek answers to his untimely death but are looking in the wrong direction. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Mac Miller’s...
Sep 13, 20182 min read
Nike doing just fine
Colin Kaepernick becomes the new face of Nike following his leave of the NFL. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Many corporations make marketing...
Sep 7, 20182 min read
This could be the last straw for California
California makes it mandatory for restaurants to only supply straws upon requests. By Meg Taylor, News Editor Malibu recently passed an...
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