BRIEF: Valley’s ASU triumphs at LACCD competition
Staff Writers, Maïa Richaud and Morgan Bertsch (Photo courtesy of ASU) The Associated Student Union won first prize for the LACCD...
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- May 12
- 1 min
BRIEF: New ASU board elected
By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor Trang Vu wins Associated Student Union Vice President in the recent student union election....
- May 11
- 3 min
Writers Strike continues into second week
By Milan Rafaelov, Staff Writer On May 2, roughly 11,500 writers put down their pens in protest and picketed across Hollywood. The...
- May 10
- 2 min
Resource fair brought foster youth awareness to Valley
Speaker and author David Ambroz discussed growing up in the foster system during “Spring Connect.” By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer Students...
- May 10
- 2 min
Arts festival painted light on Monarch’s creativity
The annual Fine Arts Festival took place on Monday, which was hosted by the student union. By Jasmine Alejandre, Staff Writer Monarchs...
- May 3
- 2 min
Monarchs slay with The House of Balmain
West Coast Mother Calypso Jeté and her kids from the Balmain house introduced vogueing, ballroom culture and runway confidence to Valley...
- Apr 27
- 3 min
ASU presidential candidate plans to unite Monarchs
The second-year kinesiology major is passionate about building a stronger community at Valley College. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Lion’s lunch: A vegetarian’s guide to Valley College
The college has numerous options for those who choose to avoid meat. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor As carnivorous lions roam Valley...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Monarchs regally pose and design at denim day
Students brought their denim back to life and learned about sexual assault awareness month in April. By Jasmine Alejandre, Staff Writer...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Personal growth workshop discusses body image
Valley College students discuss how to love their bodies in body dissatisfaction event hosted by Student Health. By Kenya Harris, Staff...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Transgender HIV Awareness Day distributes resources
AltaMed and The Rainbow Pride Center celebrated national transgender HIV awareness day by handing out HIV test kits. By Kenya Harris,...
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Western State Conference championship: Trickling thirds
Valley College’s men’s and women’s swim team competed for the conference championship from April 20 - 22. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff...
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Karen Bass delivers her first State of the City address
The conference addressed the city’s new budget and future developments. By Ava Rosate, Staff Writer Four months into her term, Karen Bass...
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Monarchs find serenity over the rainbow
Valley College’s art gallery hosted Color Connection: A Creative Mindfulness Workshop, where students could destress. By Milan Rafaelov,...
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Librarian quietly makes her mark at Valley College
Xiaoyang Liu-Behlendorf demonstrates dedication to academic success for the student body. By Katherine OBrien Field, Special to the Star...
- Apr 13
- 2 min
LACCD takes next steps in creating student housing
District board members discussed the plan to assist housing insecure students. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor More than half of LACCD...
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Man detained after sexually harassing ASU board
The ASU called the Valley College Sheriff’s Department after a man shouted vulgar comments at members of the board. By Natalie Metcalf,...
- Mar 30
- 2 min
ASU prepares second Disneyland trip
The student government board unanimously passed their second trip to Disneyland. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor For the second...
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Monarchs support queer cinema
In the Student Union Skybox’s study lair, the ASU and the Rainbow Pride Center brought queer cinema to Valley College. By Natalie...
- Mar 16
- 3 min
The 818 Market introduces the younger generation to flea markets
A Pierce College student organized and hosted a new flea market in the San Fernando Valley. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor On a...
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Umoja kicks off WHM with Disney executive
The president of Disney-branded television shared her path to success with Umoja Black scholars. By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer The Umoja...
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Set back at VACC
The long-awaited building enters a new phase of construction. By Griffin O’Rourke, Staff Writer The doors of the VACC building may remain...
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Campus Center flooded again
For the second time in three years, the plastic pipe in Campus Center breaks. By Joseph Acuña, Staff Writer and Cassandra Nava, Managing...
- Mar 16
- 2 min
FBI at Valley
Deputies quarantine after coming in contact with suspicious substance. By Griffin O’Rourke, Photo Editor The FBI and LASD hazmat showed...
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Beatrix Teaney truly embraces Liam the Lion
The student worker lives, breathes and exudes Leo energy in a perfect match for Valley’s mascot. By Ava Rosate, Staff Writer Ever since...
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Kandice Vass wants to be a part of something greater
The second-year sociology student has been a part of the Umoja Black Scholars Program for a year and continues to be inspired by its...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Monarchs roar hujambo at Umoja’s Black History Month Celebration
Valley College welcomed the black youth to “get sturdy” on stage and in their educational foundation. By Andres Sanchez, Staff Writer The...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Ceramics workshop brings student engagement to campus
The Mosaic Village and Umoja Black Scholars Program hosted a ceramics workshop with Valley College Professor Katie Queen. By Natalie...
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Umoja Village expands into its new classroom
The Umoja Black Scholars expanded their community space for students in the first week of the spring semester. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley...
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Sheriffs arrest campus taggers
The campus parking structure has been a hot-spot for crime this semester By Isaac Dektor, Editor-in-Chief The Valley College sheriff’s...
- Dec 11, 2022
- 3 min
Review: “Wednesday” is nothing new for audiences
In the newest hit series, the character of Wednesday Addams becomes an amateur detective, making the show entertaining but similar to...
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Avery Pohl is living her dream
The part-time Monarch and “General Hospital” actress has reached a milestone in her life and is hopeful for the future. By Natalie...
- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
CAPs speaker series takes flight
Victor Rios delivered an inspirational speech on Wednesday as part one of the CAPs’ series. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Ani Ramazyan is ahead of the game
The student body president is the queen of ASU’s chess board. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor With every executive decision,...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Classes halted as UC workers protest low wages
Thousands of student workers traded class time for the picket line in ongoing strike for better wages. By Ava Rosate, Staff Writer All 10...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Moreno loses seat
Voters approve all but one of the current LACCD board members. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Sole Measure LA opponent voted out of...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
ASU contributed to Basic Needs Center event
Juan Castellanos met with the student government board to request money and assistance for his National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Karen Bass elected as first female mayor of LA
Angelenos’ anticipation ends as the final call for mayor was announced a week after election. By Natalie Metcalf and Cassandra Nava,...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Shareen Sayid’s transcendent journey
Through a long journey from Kuwait City to Los Angeles, Shereen Sayid’s voice finds an audience. By Sayeh Saadat, Staff Writer Shereen...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Valley Veterans find camaraderie on campus
The Veterans Club hosts a variety of students, but they all share a common bond: the sacrifices they have made for this country By Ava...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Unity Center makes its debut after delays
Valley Colleges’ new Mosaic Village: Unity Center opened its doors Tuesday. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor A crowd of Monarchs...
- Nov 6, 2022
- 2 min
Armenian diaspora discussion held in Monarch Hall
The three-hour event featured a student panel of Armenian Student Association members followed by a discussion between Armenian leaders...
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
Jaime Roisman spreads awareness through his coming out story
The Pride+ president provides resources and support for his fellow queer-identifying peers at Valley College as he reminisces on his...
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
National Anthems expand Valley political expression
The seventh free concert rang with themes of political expression from seven countries. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer Acapella renditions...
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
Cannarella and Hatch: Champions of inclusion
Two members of the abilities club are spearheading inclusivity in classrooms. By Ava Rosate, Staff Writer Pioneers of inclusive learning,...
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Top tier pitching talent joins Monarchs
Former Division 1 pitcher comes to Valley looking to make a difference. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor With a personal record of 92...
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
Valley proves popular place for voters
LACCD schools welcome the community to vote in the Nov. 8 midterm election. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Valley’s cafeteria will...
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
VACC delayed by ongoing dispute
The representative’s open letter chronicles the delays to Valley College’s long awaited center. By Isaac Dektor, Editor-in-Chief...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
The LGBTQIA pride flag reigns high at Valley College
Valley’s Pride+ club made history on campus, as the LGBTQIA pride flag swayed in the wind. By Natalie Metcalf. Valley Life Editor Valley...
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
Pinner protests outside board of trustees meeting
The construction management company staged a protest as the district filed a motion to dismiss the racketeering lawsuit. By Isaac Dektor,...
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