Valley on growth trajectory
As dual enrollment and other admissions funded at high rates are on the rise, the college continues to reinvest in outreach. By Isaac...
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- Sep 22
- 2 min
LACCD construction bond up for vote in November
The district continues on their quest to modify all nine campuses, hoping to garner monetary support from taxpayers in the upcoming...
- Sep 22
- 2 min
Garcetti delivers dollars
A “Go Metro back to school” event was held at the roundabout on Valley’s campus. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Mayor Eric Garcetti...
- Sep 21
- 3 min
“Moonage Daydream” is the ultimate Bowie experience
The Brett Morgan documentary artistically discusses David Bowie's music and creativity throughout his career. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley...
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Valley College’s art exhibit became a river on fire
“We Became the River on Fire” was introduced to the masses on Sept. 7 and will continue until early December. By Kevin Zuniga, Staff...
- Sep 21
- 2 min
College Fest 2022 roared energy to life at Valley
Valley College hosted its first in-person College Fest event in over two years By Sean Scully, Staff Writer People tour the various...
- Sep 7
- 2 min
ASU panel discusses fall semester and in-person events
Valley’s student government hosted a panel with the aim of recruiting new members and discussing campus events. By Natalie Metcalf,...
- Sep 7
- 3 min
Counseling is a lifestyle for Natalie Guerrero
The Rainbow Pride Center offers a wide range of services through its empathy driven coordinator-counselor. By Isaac Dektor,...
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Monarchs endure heat wave amid return
Fall of 2022 brings high temperatures, a reversal of the multi-year trend of enrollment decline and new COVID-19 policies. By Kevin...
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Karen Bass and Rick Caruso locked in tight race
The battle for the next mayor of Los Angeles is heating up between Bass and Caruso, with Kevin de Leon and Gina Viola playing catch up....
- May 31
- 3 min
Monarch musicians showcase their skills
In the final Wednesday free concert of the semester, Applied Music Program graduates performed what they learned. By Natalie Metcalf,...
- May 27
- 2 min
Six films receive awards at Valley College’s Media Arts student showcase
Student films received recognition in five technical categories and two popular votes in Saturday’s virtual event. By Isaac Dektor,...
- May 27
- 2 min
Payan v. LACCD is going back to U.S. District Court after a five-year disability battle
This decision could postpone a resolution for the blind for a few more years. By Annette M. Lesure, Staff Writer Payan v. LACCD will...
- May 27
- 3 min
Valley’s wind ensemble dazzles audience with first concert in over two years
In their first constraint-free performance since before the pandemic, Valley’s wind ensemble shines with classics like “Somewhere over...
- May 26
- 3 min
Valley College to renovate athletic facilitites
The Baseball and Softball Fields, Monarch Stadium and Grass Soccer and Football Field are receiving upgrades. By Benjamin Royer, Sports...
- May 26
- 2 min
Softball coach Greg Venger steps into smaller role
The coaching switch will see assistant coach Andrea Contreras get promoted in both title and duties. By Benjamin Royer, Sports Editor and...
- May 26
- 3 min
Angelica Dueñas is “ready to seize the moment in the San Fernando Valley”
A year into her second campaign for California’s 29th District, the Valley College alumna says she’s ready to bring resources back to her...
- May 25
- 3 min
Dance Production students show off their moves at the spring show
The Dance Department brings creativity with entertaining solos and group dances for audiences to enjoy in the Mainstage Theater. Isabella...
- May 25
- 3 min
Valley celebrates Latinx heritage on El Día de Reconocimiento
Valley recognizes Latinx students’ accomplishments and recognizes the Latinx community By Isabella Vodos, Staff Writer Over 200 Latinx...
- May 25
- 3 min
Academic senator and music department chair’s swan song
The track runner turned lyric baritone shares his experiences, both academic and professional, with his students. By Isaac Dektor,...
- May 19
- 3 min
Valley Professor June Edmonds named Guggenheim Fellow
Acrylic painting professor at Valley awarded about $50,000 in the form of a Guggenheim Fellowship due to her lifetime achievements. By...
- May 19
- 2 min
ACA building to be renamed in honor of Max L. Heyman
After the passing of former history professor Max Heyman, Valley College instituted a scholarship in his name and plans to rename the...
- May 18
- 3 min
Spring camp begins: Football is back on the horizon at Valley College
Valley College has begun to prepare for next season of football, practicing four days a week and holding events to bond and build team...
- May 18
- 3 min
Caitlyn Pineda: A home run hitter and aggressive base-stealer
Playing at Valley College since 2019, sophomore outfielder Caitlyn Pineda has shined with her bat and her aggressive base running. By...
- May 18
- 3 min
Valley College baseball is proud, but frustrated about season’s conclusion
The Monarchs' 26 regular season wins were the most since 1989 and marks coach Dave Mallas’ highest win total since taking over the...
- May 10
- 2 min
Abortion rights rally turns to march in East Hollywood
The rally hosted by the Party for Socialism and Liberation the day before Mother’s Day ended with a march to the Beverly and Vermont...
- May 8
- 2 min
Diver Anahit Cholakyan finishes second in CCCAA State Swim/Dive Championships
Valley College’s Anahit Cholokyan finishes in second place on both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards in the diving state championship. By...
- May 7
- 3 min
Improvisation and piano four hands showcased at Valley College’s weekly recital
This week’s free music recital featured piano four hands, two different sounding pianos, improvisation and a new arrangement of...
- May 5
- 2 min
LACCD students targeted by phony emails
A series of suspicious messages were sent to students, asking for sensitive information. By Cassandra Nava, Editor-in-Chief Students of...
- May 5
- 3 min
Leaked SCOTUS document dooms Roe v. Wade, inciting outrage amongst Americans
The opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito follows a presumed preliminary vote between the court’s nine justices. By Matthew Royer, News...
- May 4
- 2 min
Valley diver Anahit Cholakyan qualifies for the state championship
Beating Riverside City College’s Lorelai Carney for first place, Cholakyan will head to East Los Angeles College for the diving state...
- May 4
- 3 min
Valley College baseball advances to the First Round after comeback win against Southwestern
Freshman center fielder/starting pitcher Jackson Lapiner threw 3.0 scoreless innings and hit a three-run home run in Tuesday’s contest to...
- May 2
- 3 min
Valley College baseball earns a spot in the CCCAA Postseason for the first time in a decade.
Monarchs coach Dave Mallas has returned to the postseason, heading to Southwestern College for a do-or-die contest to try and advance...
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Kyle Ayers’ pitching performance spearheads Monarchs to a 5-2 victory
Freshman shortstop Maddox Latta earned two RBIs, while freshman first baseman Tyler Olivas and freshman designated hitter Joshua Wood...
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Danny Veloz’s season-long journey reaches its peak, pitching Valley’s longest start of the year.
Hurling 6.2 innings of three-run ball against the No. 3 ranked Glendale College, Valley’s right-hander has emerged as one of the Western...
- Apr 21
- 4 min
No. 23 Monarchs drop extra-innings thriller to No. 3 Vaqueros
Trying to recover from the 18-6 loss to Glendale Tuesday, the Monarchs looked like they had the game in the bag, but timely hitting by...
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Valley College Theater program prepares to perform the year’s last production
A final goodbye to the Horseshoe theater is honored with the play “Blue Bird.” By Isabella Vodos, Staff Writer After spring break, a...
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Starbucks in Sun Valley takes first steps to unionize
“It’s like a toxic relationship — they love bomb us.” Over 60 percent of employees at the store signed a petition to unionize with United...
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Monarchs expand win streak to eight behind Kyle Ayers and Danny Veloz’s pitching performance
Led by Ayers and Veloz commanding the strike zone and a strong offense providing six runs and 14 hits, the Monarchs extended their win...
- Apr 11
- 3 min
The Monarchs rule over No. 8-ranked Lancers, flexing their offense in a 17-5 victory
Valley College’s six-run fifth inning helped the Monarchs come out victorious and expand their winning streak to six. By Benjamin Royer,...
- Apr 2
- 4 min
Monarchs win back-to-back games in walk-off fashion thanks to two seventh-inning rallies
An infield error in game one and a clutch hit from infielder Citlali Mendez in game two gave the Monarchs two huge victories to start the...
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Caitlyn Pineda’s three-run blast not enough to secure Monarch victory
Valley right fielder Caitlyn Pineda hit a home run to center field, knotting the game at four in the fifth, but the Monarchs fell short...
- Mar 30
- 3 min
From accident to heightened ability, William Craig thrives with his handicap
President of the Abilities Club advocates for the disabled after coming back from the dead. By Isabella Vodos, Staff Writer A bullet...
