Gaming provides a strong educational experience for students, encouraging personal and psychological learning. By: Angel Martin, Opinion Editor Gaming is educational and is much more than holding a controller. Video games are a great tool for teaching students, gaining personal growth, honing physical skills and improving academic performance. Currently 85 percent of U.S. teens spend time playing video games. In the past gaming was looked down upon as a recreational activity,

War profiteering raises costs across the board for American citizens with fuel hit the hardest. By: Mariam Mkrtchian, Social Media Editor The war in Iran, now around three months old, is shaping up to be an economic disaster for ordinary Americans. While the headlines focus on military strategy and geopolitical tensions, a deeper look reveals a troubling reality. The business of war is enriching fossil fuel giants and weapons manufacturers, even as the rest of the country pay

With Gen Z facing more mental health issues and a newer distrust of the military, a possible draft will leave damaging everlasting effects upon the generation. By: Angel Martin, Opinion Editor With the conflict in Iran stretching on for two-and-a-half months, and the U.S. appearing to take a more hostile approach to international diplomacy, Americans fear the possibility of getting drafted. If a draft occurs, Gen Z, in particular, will be afflicted the most, because they have

The growing disconnect between digital “activism” and on-the-ground change happens when people begin protesting for their social media feeds rather than meaningful progress. By: Gabriela Martinez, Staff Writer Performative protesting blurs the lines between genuine activism and “clout chasing,” as individuals attend protests for views and followers rather than true commitment to the cause. In an era where social media amplifies every act of dissent, performative protesting h

The recent revelations of Cesar Chavez behavior against women, sparks a conversation about history, power and accountability. By: Rosemary Villalonga, News Editor As Women’s History Month winds down, the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against Civil Rights leader Cesar Chavez serve as a sobering reminder that the history of mankind has coexisted with the continuous abuse of women. Throughout history, the contributions of women have been overshadowed and diminishe

The Valley Academic and Cultural Center and Academic Hall provide a fresh facelift on an aging campus. Staff Editorial After 20 years of anticipation and 10 years of construction, Valley College introduced two new buildings to its campus. These ambitious projects showcase the continuous growth and modernization of this 75-year-old campus. The Valley Academic and Cultural Center and the Academic Hall have had an unstable upbringing. The VACC, in particular, has been in constru