Fall semester festivities have begun
Here are some events students can mark their calendars for By Jasmine Alejandre, Valley Life Editor Each semester Valley College hosts a...
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From Santa Clarita to Burbank, Joseph Acuña is now ready to get that degree at any cost. A love for entertainment, from movies, books, games and animation, has driven him to hone his skills to create something of his own. When he isn’t in class, or working a remedial job, Joseph likes to practice fighting games and attend the Evolution tournament (EVO) in Las Vegas. Placing in the top 300 for Street Fighter he hopes his fortunes in writing becomes more fruitful than his tournament endeavors.
- 16 hours ago
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Women’s soccer loses a close contest at home
The Antelope Valley Marauders squeaked by the Valley College Monarchs Friday in a tight defensive battle. Jabes Pascual and Luis...
- 17 hours ago
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Raising Hopes and Moods with BrandElsa
The Rainbow Pride Center invites a stilt-walking motivational speaker for a mental health workshop. By Kenya Harris A nonbinary...
- Sep 20
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Four-year respiratory therapy degree comes to Valley College
Valley will offer its first bachelor’s degree program in the Fall of 2024. By Star Eisenberg Valley College students looking to earn a...
- Sep 18
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A.I. Can Help Students Find Gig Work and Long Term Employment
AI has changed the job hunting landscape but also provides tools to land the interview and the job. By Katherine OBrien Field, Staff...
- Sep 18
- 2 min
CSU students hit with tuition hike
Starting in the fall of 2024 tuition will increase by 6 percent each year for the next five years By Star Eisenberg, staff writer...
- Sep 13
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The Unity Center goes beyond
Monarchs emerge from their chrysalis to enjoy free food and make new friends By Milan Rafaelov The Unity Picnic welcomed students and...
- Sep 13
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Back to classes: Back to Valley Despite a heat warning students are back on campus
Students return in the sweltering heat while jostling for something almost as precious as their education - parking. By Jasmine Alejandre...
- Sep 13
- 2 min
September is Suicide Awareness Month
A month dedicated to remembering those lost & to help bring awareness to those around us By Jasmine Alejandre, Valley Life Editor...
- Sep 11
- 2 min
Don't put stock into A.I.
AI has emerged as a popular tool among students and they should be aware of its financial limitations. By Staff Writer, Asher Miles AI...
- Sep 6
- 1 min
BRIEF: Student transfer deadlines approach UC and CSU campuses
By Morgan Bertsch, Staff Writer Valley college students who plan to transfer to CSUN, UCLA or any of the other state universities can...
- Jun 30
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Breaking records with Noriega
Story by Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Lilliana Noriega’s toes practically hang off the edge of the pool. The swimmer isn’t getting...
- Jun 30
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McMillan rises to the top
Story by Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Surrounded by walls covered in certificates from Valley College’s 54 All-Americans, sits Jim...
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Going places at steady paces
Story by Griffin O'Rourke, Photo Editor Photos by Jeremy Ruiz and Griffin O'Rourke A common misconception about STEM majors is that they...
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Valley keeps nurse's dream alive
Story by Isaac Dektor, Editor-in-Chief Gulnoza Kamilova prepares to don her nurse scrubs instead of a traditional cap and gown at the...
- Jun 30
- 6 min
Phung Huynh: Painting the town
Story by Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor After 14 years as a full timer, and about eight years adjuncting, the full time Valley College...
- Jun 30
- 6 min
Don’t let Campus Center rot
By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Monuments once sacred to the infrastructure of the college should be revered, handled with care and...
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Curtains still closed at VACC: The Valley Academic and Cultural Center
Story by Isaac Dektor and Griffin O'Rourke The sounds of construction have permeated the Valley College campus for years now. The Valley...
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Constituents should call for Feinstein to resign
The 89-year-old California senator faces pressure following a three-month absence. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer Peek-a -boo....
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Debt forgiveness only a drop in the bucket
Administration needs to take additional steps to lower the cost of college. Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer While the Biden...
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Mental health workshop aims to deliver solutions
Therapist leads discussion on ways to cope with one of the most common mental illnesses. By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer Mental Health...
- Jun 29
- 3 min
Stephanie Schlatter: Valley’s new associate dean
The dean’s goal is to maintain student enrollment and provide resources to disabled students. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor...
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Culture takes shape in recent student art exhibit
Students used a variety of mediums to showcase their creations that were on display at Valley’s art gallery. By Milan Rafaelov, Staff...
- Jun 29
- 3 min
“Middletown” struggled to keep its act(s) together
Valley presents a thought-stimulating exploration of the human condition, despite a befuddled second act. By Asher Miles , Staff Writer...
- Jun 29
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Sewell takes next steps with prestigious scholarship in hand
The latest awardee of the esteemed Jack Kent Cooke scholarship has completed a full-circle journey. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer Hailing...
- Jun 29
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Monarchs springing toward the finish line
Students take advantage of campus facilities as they prepare for finals week. By Jasmine Alejandre, Staff Writer The last few weeks of...
- May 24
- 2 min
Greatest Hits
By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor As Valley College sends its 2023 graduates on their way, this column aims to honor the men and women...
- May 23
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Monarchs prepare for graduation
Valley College and the district will have a number of graduation resources for students who plan to walk the stage. By Natalie Metcalf,...
- May 12
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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 12
- 3 min
Monarchs baseball moves on to round two
Going the distance with Cuesta reaching extra innings twice over three games, Valley moves on to the next round of playoffs. By Nicholas...
- May 12
- 3 min
Fifth in state
Freshman Lilliana Noriega places fifth in state finals in an event that was not her strongest. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Touching...
- May 11
- 3 min
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
Campus not secure for housing Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer While the LACCD has conversations about on-campus housing for...
- May 11
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Close the curtain on VACC drama
Pinner’s prolonged soliloquy is hogging the stage from theater students. Staff Editorial The courtroom drama surrounding the building of...
- May 11
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Break in at Campus Center
By Griffin O'Rourke, Staff Writer Jennifer Read arrived at Campus Center early in the morning on Saturday, April 29, to find the offices...
- 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 10
- 2 min
“Middletown” relocates production to Monarch Hall
A relocation of set and stage will not stop the theatre department from delivering their performance. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer With...
- May 4
- 3 min
Lakers fight Warriors in historic bout
The Lakers steal game 1 on the road against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night, behind forward Anthony Davis’ dominant performance...
- May 3
- 2 min
Softball saw gains in season
By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Valley College softball dropped its final game of the season Tuesday against LA Mission, 11-3, but the...
- 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...
- May 2
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Brief: Valley unaware of frappuccino recall
More than 300,000 frappuccino drinks at Starbucks were recalled because of glass in the bottles. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer The...
- May 1
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Valley College baseball advances to the playoffs
Freshman pitcher Drew Gustafson threw for seven innings in his fourth start and struck out nine batters in Friday’s contest to help lead...
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Bachelor’s for community college students
Pierce College is leading the way in solving labor shortages while uplifting students. Opinion by Isaac Dektor, Editor-in-Chief Offering...
- Apr 28
- 3 min
The boy who cried “woke”
Wokeness has become conservatives’ umbrella term to delegitimize everything they do not agree with. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
ASU vice president race: Bayandorian vs. Vu for contested seat
Meet the candidates competing for the union’s only challenged position. Opinion by Milan Rafaelov, Staff Writer Photos by Jeremy...
- 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...
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