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May 202 min read
The VACC Serves as a Stark Reminder of Unmet Promises
The never-ending and costly construction on Valley's Academic and Cultural Building is not fair for current students and faculty. By Kaia...
May 63 min read
March Madness Highlights the Need for Equal Compensation in the WNBA
Women’s sports sparks rise through NCAA title game between Iowa and South Carolina, and so should their pay. By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor...
May 32 min read
Fed Up and Under-fed with the Cafeteria Hours
The Monarch Cafeteria closing so early in the day does not foster a healthy learning environment. By: Kaia Mann, Opinion Editor Students...
May 33 min read
Accusations of antisemitism are a form of misplaced outrage
Bad faith arguments undermine legitimate perspectives offered by both Jewish and non-Jewish people. By: Milan Rafaelov, Editor-in-chief...
Mar 233 min read
Biden's empty plea for voter support
Biden has lost young voter support in the handling of the conflict between Israel and Palestine and is desperately trying to win it back...
Mar 112 min read
AFT 1521 introduces 10-point platform for social justice
The L.A. College Faculty Guild addresses systemic inequities and works to promote inclusivity. Star Eisenberg, Editor-in-Chief The Los...
Mar 113 min read
Valley blindsides students with new parking regulations
Students are now required to purchase parking permits for the first time since the pandemic. By Kaia Mann, Opinion Editor Valley College...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
LACCD commits to climate resolutions
The Board sacrifices parking to force mass transit to Valley College. Katherine OBrien Field, Copy Editor The Los Angeles Community...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Trump’s tribulations steadily growing
Despite the mounting indictment, 45 idyls in self-praise, unfettered by legal woes. Staff Writer, Asher Miles Editorial illustration by...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
The future of learning is digital
Online classes promote equitable access and empower students to succeed in higher education. By Star Eisenberg, Online Editor The online...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
House finally finds their new voice or next problem
Four tedious rounds of voting results appoint of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Staff Writer, Asher Miles After weeks of...
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Israel-Hamas war foots the bill no one can afford
Innocent civilians pay the price. By Milan Rafaelov, editor-in-chief First-person perspective Los Angeles Emergency Protest in Pershing...
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Writers triumph
Hollywood’s WGA finally achieves a deal. By Asher Miles, Opinion Editor The conclusion of the five-month WGA strike serves as a poignant...
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Goodbye to affordability
Cal State universities put budget woes on burdened students. By Kenya Harris, Opinions Editor The CSU’s approved tuition hike leaves...
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Valley supports LGBTQ+ students
Unity Center will not wave the white flag, have four pride flags at the ready. By Asher Miles, Opinions Editor The recent vandalism of...
Sep 18, 20232 min read
A.I. can help students find gig work and long-term employment
AI has changed the job hunting landscape but also provides tools to land the interview and the job. By Katherine OBrien Field, Staff...
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Don't put stock into A.I.
AI has emerged as a popular tool among students and they should be aware of its financial limitations. By Staff Writer, Asher Miles AI...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Constituents should call for Feinstein to resign
The 89-year-old California senator faces pressure following a three-month absence. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer Peek-a -boo....
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Debt forgiveness only a drop in the bucket
Administration needs to take additional steps to lower the cost of college. Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer While the Biden...
May 11, 20233 min read
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
Campus not secure for housing Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer While the LACCD has conversations about on-campus housing for...
May 11, 20232 min read
Close the curtain on VACC drama
Pinner’s prolonged soliloquy is hogging the stage from theater students. Staff Editorial The courtroom drama surrounding the building of...
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Bachelor’s for community college students
Pierce College is leading the way in solving labor shortages while uplifting students. Opinion by Isaac Dektor, Editor-in-Chief Offering...
Apr 27, 20233 min read
The boy who cried “woke”
Wokeness has become conservatives’ umbrella term to delegitimize everything they do not agree with. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
ASU vice president race: Bayandorian vs. Vu for contested seat
Meet the candidates competing for the union’s only challenged position. Opinion by Milan Rafaelov, Staff Writer Photos by Jeremy...
Apr 20, 20232 min read
The NBA’s lift on marijuana puts the world of sports on notice
With NBA players now allowed to smoke marijuana without being penalized, it puts the MLB and NFL in a position to follow the mandate....
Apr 12, 20232 min read
The urgent need for improved safety measures at Valley
The college’s lack of first aid and emergency resources could be a costly mistake. Opinion by Milan Rafaelov, Staff Writer Safety should...
Apr 12, 20233 min read
A low bar to jump. Biden is millenials’ best president… so far
High-inflation rates, low approval scores and awkward speech gaffes put the 46th president’s time in office ahead of his predecessors....
Mar 16, 20234 min read
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
Artificial intelligence cheats students into success Opinion By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer More than a quarter of K-12 teachers have...
Mar 16, 20232 min read
TikTok screen time restrictions make sense
Users under 18 will benefit greatly from the app’s new time limit suggestion. Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer TikTok has gone...
Mar 2, 20233 min read
District prioritizes student success
Students across the district can rest easy knowing their college has their back. Opinion by Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor The LACCD’s...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Carter shows the way for post-presidency
Former president’s life defined by humanitarian record, not his years in office. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer “I’ll never tell a...
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Sheriffs slow on reporting campus crime
On campus crimes have failed to be recorded. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer The campus sheriff’s department’s failure to update the...
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Neglected legends in need of facelift
Firm feet led by cracked maps; student options for finding their way around campus are in their own hands. Opinion by Joseph Acuña, Staff...
Dec 1, 20224 min read
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
Democracy’s holiday wish: Trump should not run for president Opinion by Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor There is one political move...
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Recycling not viable for LACCD students
With a recent waste management contract approved by the LACCD, the nine colleges should be better informed on how and what can be...
Nov 17, 20223 min read
Billion dollar plummet in the name of free speech
The free speech abolitionist is struggling to make the social media platform profitable. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer Normal...
Nov 17, 20223 min read
AB 1705 is a disservice for students
Remedial education is holding California community college students back from achieving their full potential. Opinion by Kevin...
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Vote grassroots; vote Duenas
Activist and mother Angelica Dueñas vies for the 29th District representative seat against ten-year incumbent Tony Cardenas. Opinion by...
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Bass’ Goliath
The city is at a crossroads as Angelenos decide who will be their next mayor, a community organizer committed to systemic reform or a...
Oct 19, 20222 min read
Stop banning books, America
Banning books about Black and LGBTQ people is harming American youths. Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer School districts in the...
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Combined courses leave more to be desired
The quality of education is degraded when introductory and advanced classes are concurrently taught. Opinion by Ava Rosate, Staff Writer...
Oct 10, 20222 min read
What about Marc Fogel?
U.S. teacher Marc Fogel is doing labor in a Russian prison, but the state department has not publicly mentioned Fogel’s name. Opinion by...
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Campuses need to fight against fentanyl
Local governments need to address the rising fentanyl epidemic. Opinion by Jasmine Alejandre, Special to the Star Seven students at...
Oct 7, 20223 min read
GOP hypocracy following raid of Mar-a-Lago
Republicans pivot on their stance of the FBI after former President Donald Trump’s estate was raided. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff...
Sep 21, 20224 min read
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
California should not ban flavored tobacco products Adults need to be free to make their own decisions regarding electronic nicotine...
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Not enough power to pass around for electric cars
California’s decision to ban gas cars is an ambitious one, but the energy grid is not ready to support it yet. Opinion by Griffin...
Sep 9, 20223 min read
Back to the basics: Keep remedial classes
California community college students will suffer with the passing of AB 1705. Opinion by Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Assembly Bill...
Sep 7, 20222 min read
One hundred-fifty feet from disaster
The crisis on the Colorado River is getting worse, yet leaders still fail to implement solutions. Opinion by Ava Rosate, Staff Writer Due...
Jun 4, 20223 min read
Athletes convicted of domestic violence should be banned from their sport
Too many athletes have been allowed to continue playing their sport after incidents of domestic abuse surfaced and went to court; this...
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