The Valley Star News | Megan Taylor

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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Jun 11, 20193 min read

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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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”...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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