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My name is Erika Zuniga and I am a dual major. I am getting two degrees: one in PhotoJournalism and the other one in Chicano Studies. This double major was offered to me a few months ago by my counselor who said I had enough credits for a Chicano Studies Degree, and thought it would be a good idea. She suggested that, and I told my family about it and they all told me to do it that it was a once in a lifetime chance. Now I am expected to graduate in 2023 with two degrees. I will be transferring to CSUN hopefully next year and maybe changing my major to Chicano Studies. I'm so glad I got a chance to do this opportunity, and have the support of all my family and friends. My passions are listening to music on Spotify and watching tv shows.

Jessica

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ERIKA ZUNIGA
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ERIKA ZUNIGA

ABOUT ME

My Writing

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Staff

Editor in Chief: Kaia Mann
kaiacolleenmann@gmail.com

Managing Editor: Astrid Cortez
astrid.corte921@gmail.com

Photo Editor: Taylor Cowhey
TaylorCowhey@outlook.com

Online Editor: Daimler Koch
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Advisers

Professor William Dauber
dauberwj@lavc.edu

Professor Brian Paumier 
paumiebj@lavc.edu

Mission Statement

THE VALLEY STAR News is the independent student media outlet of Los Angeles Valley College. The Valley Star News is a website (including its social media platforms), a general-circulation broadsheet, and a magazine (The Crown) that serves as a laboratory for the journalism/photography programs and a bulletin board for the campus community. It is subject to the protections and limitations of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The highest standards of responsible and ethical journalism always apply, as do the libel laws of the land.

The Star News is first and foremost a campus media outlet. This must be reflected as much as possible in its coverage. Its mandate is to represent and inform the student body of Valley College. It reflects the interests of that community in all areas – campus news, current events, politics, sports, arts, entertainment, and more.

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