ASU goes to Disneyland
The board unanimously approved a $7,384 expenditure for 27 students to attend the Anaheim theme park in December. By Natalie Metcalf,...
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Collective bargaining bill finds opposition
Restaurant industry rallies against California fast food workers. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed the Fast...
- Sep 22
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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...
- Sep 22
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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
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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 22
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ASU welcomes new student life commissioner and passes financial motions
The student union is planning new student events, simultaneously appointing a new board member. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor...
- Sep 17
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Students were required to change their district password by mid-September
The district’s deadline extension has passed for changing portal passwords. Initially set for July 30, it was extended to Sept. 16. By...
- Sep 7
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Sheriff Alex Villanueva and department under investigation
A hearing originally scheduled for March 2023 will now start early next month, with internal investigations ongoing. By Cassandra Nava,...
- Sep 7
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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
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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
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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....
- Jun 2
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Grant High School student shot exiting campus
Moments before the dismissal bell, Grant went on lockdown after a student was shot, as Valley College followed suit. By Annette M....
- Jun 1
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United States rocked by gun violence once again
Buffalo, Milwaukee and Laguna Woods are among the eight cities recovering from an incident of gun violence between May 13-15, while Texas...
- May 27
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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
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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 26
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Vigil remembers murder of Floyd
The Valley of Change hosted a vigil at the Sherman Oaks Galleria to celebrate Floyd's life. By Isaac Dektor and Cassandra Nava, Staff...
- May 26
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Valley’s Armenian Student Association takes home quiz bowl trophy
Armenian students represented the college in the All-ASA quiz bowl, and their win holds a place in history. By Cassandra Nava,...
- May 26
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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 19
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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 19
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Valley elects new ASU Executive Board
Monarchs elected Ani Ramazyan as the next ASU president and passed two constitutional amendments. By Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer With a...
- May 19
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Ramazyan elected ASU President
The current dual-enrollment student is set to take office in her fourth year at Valley. By Matthew Royer, News Editor While she has not...
- May 19
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Thousands gather at Los Angeles City Hall in Women’s March event
Activists showed up in support of abortion rights in response to the Supreme Court draft opinion that may overturn the landmark ruling of...
- May 10
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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 5
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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
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LACCD Board of Trustees grants rent reduction for Movita Juice Bar
Movita Juice Bar requested a bailout due to low profits as a result of lackluster foot traffic on Valley College’s campus. By Isaac...
- May 5
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HEERF funding for students and faculty continues at $92 million
The Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees discussed what to do with remaining HEERF funds for students and district...
- May 5
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Free community college to come to full vote
Another step has been taken statewide for proponents of free higher education. By Matthew Royer, News Editor After passing the committee...
- May 5
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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 5
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California’s primary election is coming up on June 7
The time has come for the mass reelection of every member of the House of Representatives following California’s redistricting. By Edward...
- May 2
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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
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23rd annual Denim Day rally kicks off in Los Angeles
Local organization hosts an event near City Hall in order to spread awareness about sexual violence. By Cassandra Nava, Editor-in-Chief A...
- Apr 20
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No shortage of questions at sparsely attended ASU candidate forum
The upcoming elections will leave nine positions vacant, with the only contested race being for president. By Isaac Dektor and Natalie...
- Apr 20
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District could pay up to $29 million for Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department contract
The district board members differ in their views on the monetary amount that could be given to the department, should the LACCD continue...
- Apr 18
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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 13
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President Biden to present billionaire tax idea to Congress
U.S. President Joe Biden plans to suggest a 20 percent minimum tax rate on households worth $100 million or more. By Edward Segal, Valley...
- Apr 13
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Under fire: Sheriff’s department fails to end its systemic abuse of prisoners
Compliance by deputies is at a low as accounts of ‘head shots’ increase despite changes in department policy. By Matthew Royer, News...
- Apr 1
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Valley College could serve as satellite location for other schools
With sparse traffic on campus and low transfer rates, the push for educational partnership agreements gains traction. By Isaac Dektor,...
- Mar 31
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Valley to receive portion of $5 million allocated from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022
The recently passed omnibus bill promises funding to the LACCD. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer President Joe Biden signed bill H.R....
- Mar 31
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The Academic Senate joins California Virtual Campus
Valley’s Academic Senate furthers online class enrollment by joining the California Virtual Campus Online Education Initiative exchange....
- Mar 30
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The homeless population facing challenges amid cleanup efforts
With encampments being cleared and not enough housing being offered, California’s homeless population awaits help. By Edward Segal,...
- Mar 30
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A new hybrid course model is on the horizon for Valley students
HyFlex courses will offer Monarchs alternatives to both standard online and in-person classes. By Cassandra Nava, Editor-in-Chief...
- Mar 28
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced varying responses during confirmation hearings
The two major political parties clashed in the hearings as one presented a line of questioning worthy of a qualified judge while the...
- Mar 21
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Stand With Ukraine event in downtown LA
A three hour rally in support of Ukraine took place on the steps of City Hall on Saturday in Los Angeles. By Isaac Dektor, Managing...
- Mar 21
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The LACCD looks to the state and nation for this year’s efforts
The district’s yearly advocacy brief listed its goals and hopes for the new year. By Matthew Royer, News Editor With a new legislative...
- Mar 16
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Payan v. LACCD: Case does not go to Supreme Court
Both parties met in a mediated settlement earlier this week. Legal teams for Payan v. LACCD met on Monday to negotiate agreement in a...