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ABOUT ME
Gabriel Arizon is a journalism major from North Hollywood, CA. He joined the newspaper in Spring 2018 as a staff writer and became the Valley Life Editor and Co-Editor-in-Chief the following semester.
The California native took an interest in writing after attending Valley College in 2015. After writing an opinion piece that found its way onto the newspaper during the fall of 2017, he found a desire to pursue writing further.
His main beat involves campus-related events and news. He has experience in talking with student leaders and event coordinators, and is working to further a relationship with the clubs. He also has experience editing stories and putting together the newspaper.
He can be contacted through his email at sundevilg24@gmail.com.
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- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
Brief: Valley prepares for in-person and hybrid classes in the fall
About half of all the fall classes will take place on campus at the start of the new school year. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief As...
- Apr 21, 2021
- 3 min
Derek Chauvin convicted in George Floyd’s death
Nearly a year after the killing of George Floyd enraged the nation, a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges. By Gabriel...
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
President Gribbons leads during the pandemic
Valley College President Barry Gribbons looks back on 2020 and how it has affected the college. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief In...
- Dec 18, 2020
- 3 min
LACCD extends sheriff contract until June
After initially announcing that their contract with the sheriff’s department would expire at the end of the year, LACCD extended it for...
- Dec 7, 2020
- 4 min
The show must go on ... line
The Valley College biannual Student Showcase was held online this semester amid the coronavirus pandemic. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
New Valley College center still faces an uncertain timeline
The VACC project has been in under construction since 2016, but there remains questions on when the facility will be completed. By...
- Nov 7, 2020
- 3 min
Biden wins the 2020 presidential election
Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday morning, days after Election Day. By Solomon Smith, Political...
- Nov 4, 2020
- 4 min
Polls in 2020 election close as Trump and Biden battle in tight race
Too contentious to call, the 2020 presidential election could drag on for days. By Gabriel Arizon, Savannah Simmons, and Solomon Smith In...
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
LAVC Foundation receives $40,000 grant for media arts scholarships
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association gave a sizable grant to the Foundation to establish a new scholarship program for cinema and...
- Oct 18, 2020
- 2 min
Valley to be a Voting Center for presidential election
All nine colleges in LACCD will be open for 11 days for in-person voting starting Oct. 24. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief Valley...
- Oct 12, 2020
- 2 min
Valley purchases cloth masks for faculty and students
Reusable masks with the school colors and logo will be free to staff and students that come to campus. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief...
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
LACCD votes in support of LGBTQIA+ Bill of Rights
The district’s Board of Trustees voted last Wednesday to approve a Bill of Rights for its LGBTQIA+ community. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored after her passing
A week after her death, Ginsburg became the first woman and second Supreme Court justice to lie in state in the Capitol Building. By...
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
LACCD takes dip in enrollment across all colleges
Amid the growing uncertainty and anxiety during the pandemic, Valley College and LACCD report enrollment drops for the new school year....
- Sep 12, 2020
- 2 min
LA Promise Program extends deadline for prospective full-time students
The LA College Promise Program, which provides free tuition for two years as well as other benefits, is still accepting applicants until...
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
Family of Andres Guardado sues sheriff’s department over fatal shooting
The parents of Andres Guardado, who died in a police shooting in June, are claiming an excessive use of force was used by deputies in a...
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Final night of DNC presents old opponents as allies
Joe Biden's opponents on the campaign trail become his supporters on the fourth day of the DNC. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief In the...
- May 25, 2020
- 3 min
Valley College braces for reduced budget
Many California colleges and universities await an uncertain future as funding takes a significant hit. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- May 17, 2020
- 2 min
California Community Colleges sues Betsy DeVos over CARES Act relief requirements
The Department of Education is being sued due to requirements in the CARES Act that prevents undocumented and DACA students from getting...
- May 7, 2020
- 2 min
Child pornography surfaces in Valley Zoom meeting
Valley College students and faculty were left aghast when child pornography appeared in a Zoom session. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
Chancellor gives important update on how COVID-19 has affected LACCD
After five weeks of the district closing its nine campuses, Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez wrote a letter explaining numerous coronavirus...
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
Student entrepreneurs can still attend Valley College bootcamp
Despite the campus closing due to COVID-19, the Business Administration Department is still holding a program for prospective...
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
LAVC Foundation emergency stipend unable to meet financial need
While the Valley College Foundation was able to raise thousands of dollars in donations to fund its stipend, it will only be enough to...
- Apr 16, 2020
- 2 min
LACCD employee dies from COVID-19
After being hospitalized for more than a week, Regional IT Manager Kabwe Chanda died due to the coronavirus. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Apr 11, 2020
- 2 min
ASU is temporarily leaderless
The current ASU president has vacated his position, leaving no clear person to assume his duties. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief...
- Apr 10, 2020
- 2 min
Valley College Foundation raises $16,000 for students
The Foundation has raised thousands of dollars in aid for students financially hurting due to the coronavirus. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Apr 4, 2020
- 2 min
Los Angeles expands coronavirus testing
Los Angeles County has set up more COVID-19 testing sites for people most at risk. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief Los Angeles County...
- Mar 25, 2020
- 3 min
Valley president presents essential school update to students
The president of Valley College held an informal online chat with students to inform them about online classes, graduation and financial...
- Mar 22, 2020
- 3 min
COVID-19 infections spike while states attempt to flatten curve
As the number of coronavirus cases keeps rising around the world, state governors take drastic action once used during the Spanish flu...
- Mar 11, 2020
- 2 min
“Urinetown” is a must pee
Valley College will present a comedic musical about being free to pee this March. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief The Valley College...
- Mar 11, 2020
- 4 min
LACCD talks about active shooters
To prepare students and employees for an active shooter, Valley College hosted a training session to teach them the essentials. By...
- Feb 27, 2020
- 2 min
Unexpected vacancies leave ASU shorthanded
Three sudden resignations in the beginning of the spring semester leave the ASU with just a handful of members. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Feb 26, 2020
- 2 min
LACCD ramps up drills
The district is preparing its campuses in case of an active shooter incident. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief In an effort to prepare...
- Dec 4, 2019
- 3 min
Business owners advise future entrepreneurs
The Business Department and club have collaborated once more to bring business professionals and students together. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Nov 27, 2019
- 3 min
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" Review: Can you say … uplifting?
The heartening tale of a jaded writer becoming friends with Fred Rogers is a wonderful time for the whole family. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
Valley ASU does its job by addressing student needs
The current ASU board have made steps to give aid to students in need, particularly female and homeless students. Staff Editorial For...
- Oct 31, 2019
- 2 min
Students showcase film talent
Valley College filmmakers had their work screened at this fall’s Media Arts Showcase. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief From short and...
- Oct 16, 2019
- 3 min
Supporting oppression over democracy is unacceptable
Big name companies are making the cowardly decision to side with the Chinese government rather than pro-democracy messages. By Gabriel...
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
Three new ASU members in, three members out
The ASU gets new blood into its ranks after others left earlier in the semester. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief The Executive Council...
- Sep 25, 2019
- 2 min
Drug company falls into bankruptcy
The makers of Oxycontin face an extremely large settlement after battling thousands of lawsuits. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief The...
- Sep 25, 2019
- 3 min
California sues to keep its rights on emission standards
The Golden State is preparing for another legal battle against the Trump administration, this time over car emissions. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- Sep 25, 2019
- 2 min
First step to impeachment
Whistleblower’s complaint pushes Speaker Pelosi towards impeachment. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief Democratic House Speaker Nancy...
- Sep 11, 2019
- 3 min
Don’t be greedy, Disney
Fans upset at the Spider-Man’s sudden departure from the MCU should direct their criticism at Disney, not Sony. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
More voters, tighter race in ASU election
This spring’s ASU election had a stronger showing than in previous years. By Gabriel Arizon, Co-Editor-in-Chief Valley College students...
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Valley College English professor launches first book
Kimberly Robeson had a book launch event in the campus library to promote her recently published novel, “The Greek Persuasion.” By...
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
Review: 'John Wick: Chapter 3' is bloody good business
“Parabellum” marks the best in the franchise with better action and plenty of blood. By Gabriel Arizon, Co-Editor-in-Chief Keanu Reeves...
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
Grass roots groups in support of Arbor Day
The Arbor Day celebration brought together environmental organizations, clubs and a small, yet enthusiastic crowd. By Gabriel Arizon,...
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
Review: “Endgame” leaves on a high note
“Avengers: Endgame” is just the right ending for this saga of the MCU. By Gabriel Arizon, Co-Editor-in-Chief After the massive critical...
- Apr 29, 2019
- 2 min
ASU to hold Smash Bros. Fundraiser
A “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” fundraiser is being held this Thursday with $50 awarded to the winner. By Gabriel Arizon,...
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