This year’s graduating class reflects the many paths that shape the college experience. By: Mariam Mkrtchian, Social Media Editor As graduation season approaches, students at Valley are preparing to celebrate not only academic achievements, but also the journeys that led them to commencement. Jorge Munoz, a 29-year-old broadcasting and radio major who has attended Valley since 2022 is fulfilling his family’s dreams on graduation day. “I feel excited and thank God I’m graduat

Emma Shanakian wins ASU presidency as student voting participation rises significantly from last year. By: Rosemary Villalonga, News Editor Emma Shanakian was elected as ASU president to serve during the 2026-2027 school year joined by the newly elected board which includes Vice President Mitka Delgado, Chief of Justice Samantha Gomez and Treasurer Robert Lazaryan, in an election that had over 600 total votes. Other elected positions include Benjamin Ramirez as commissione

Students are able to read candidate personal statements and access voting in their student portal as the election runs through May 3. By: Rosemary Villalonga, News Editor Valley College students can now vote for nine ASU officials and an LACCD student trustee who will help shape the student experience in the coming school year. 10 candidates are running for nine positions, and students can vote from April 27 to May 3 through their student portal. Positions include president,

Street vendors and business closures across Los Angeles protests showcase how commerce coexists with social demonstrations. By Rosemary Villalonga, News Editor Mixed among protesters, security guards, police officers, signs and chants, sits a group of individuals looking for a profit: protest vendors. According to the American Journal of Sociology, profiting from civil unrest has been happening for decades, making the United States no stranger to this type of commerce. This