Valley View: Reproductive Health
Question: How do you feel about any administration having the power to restrict women's reproductive health? Text by Sarah Best, Staff...
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Mickie Shaw is a digital journalist and the multimedia editor for The Valley Star. She reports and produces stories for print, web, video and has made award winning documentaries. Mickie is also a staff photographer for the Star. View her work at her blog: https://tvshaw1.wixsite.com/mickieshaw
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My Stories and Multimedia
- Dec 5, 2019
- 3 min
Review: “Mandalorian” blasts its way to number one
This highly popular Disney+ show stays true to its roots and is a homecoming for fans of the original “Star Wars” trilogy. By Mickie...
- Dec 5, 2019
- 2 min
Choreography awards honor the best in dance
Salsa, “Mary Poppins” and dancing flight attendants were big winners at this year’s World Choreography Awards. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia...
- Nov 7, 2019
- 2 min
Valley View: Fake News
Question: How do you think social media should handle fake news? Text by Sarah Best, Staff Writer Photos by Mickie Shaw, Multimedia...
- Oct 17, 2019
- 3 min
Screen addiction is not the screen's fault
When the man behind screen addiction becomes hooked himself, he writes a book on how to become unhooked. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia...
- Oct 17, 2019
- 2 min
Valley View: Sexual Assault
Question: What do you think about the backlash against sexual assault victims who come forward? Text by Sarah Best, Staff Writer Photos...
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
Review: “Ad Astra,” therapy in zero gravity
Set in outer space, “Ad Astra” is grounded in real family relationships. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor Director James Gray’s subtle...
- Sep 26, 2019
- 2 min
Valley View: Religious Groups
Question: What are your thoughts on the religious groups on campus? Text by Aimee Martinez, Valley Life Editor, and Mickie Shaw,...
- Sep 25, 2019
- 3 min
We don’t need civilian weapons of destruction
We have had enough massacres to spur Congress to take action and ban these weapons of mass murder. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor The...
- Sep 12, 2019
- 1 min
Valley View: Freshmen
Question: What advice do you have for incoming freshman? Text and Photos by Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor “Actually go to class.” —...
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
Disney+ set to take on Netflix
Disney is banking on their Star Wars, and Marvel franchises to make magic for their entry into streaming services. By Mickie Shaw,...
- Jun 26, 2019
- 1 min
Valley Student Artist Katherine Gordon Talks Art at the Valley Student Art Show
Meet Los Angeles Valley College student and artist Katherine Gordon. Katherine was featured at Valley's student art show, Launch 18. ...
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
‘Star Wars’ fan wrote for a galaxy far, far away
Decades after the original release, one fan wrote for the space saga he grew up loving. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor The 42-year-old...
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Don’t cross out tradition with an ‘X’
In an attempt to be inclusive, the promoters of Latinx have only included themselves. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor The term Latinx,...
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
The United States gets it wrong with Real ID
The Real ID requires personal information that could fall into the hands of hackers. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor If you are...
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
Undocumented, but not limited
Challenged by a lack of a legal status, this student accepted no excuses and is determined to be a success. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia...
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Monarch finds his home
Determination, support and encouragement helped get this Valley College student off the street and on the path to helping others like...
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
Smollett has all charges dropped
Before the case went to trial, Jussie Smollett had all charges of him faking a hate crime dismissed. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor...
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
Denim brings awareness to sexual assault
Denim Day makes a fashion statement that raises awareness about sexual assault, harassment and the myths that surround it. By Mickie...
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
“Alita” is a thrill ride with teenage angst
In “Alita: Battle Angel,” the future is cybernetic, sports are lethal, and a teenage heroine battles evil. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia...
- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
CNN and Washington Post sued for defamation
A Kentucky student filed lawsuits against CNN and The Washington Post. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor A Covington High School student...
- Feb 26, 2019
- 2 min
Artists explore meaning of landscapes
Valley’s new month-long “From the Outside in” art show challenges artists to illustrate their own vision of the outdoors. By Mickie Shaw,...
- Feb 21, 2019
- 2 min
WWI footage gets a stunning face lift
Century-old war footage is given a new life as director Peter Jackson restores film for WWI documentary. By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia...
- Feb 18, 2019
- 2 min
Valley kicks off the new semester with Welcome Day
Clubs recruit new members and Valley College’s resource services provide information to students returning for the spring. By Mickie...
- Dec 10, 2018
- 2 min
CFPB Ombudsman Seth Frotman Resigns
by Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor In a scathing resignation letter, the government student loan watch-dog accused the Consumer Financial...
- Dec 4, 2018
- 3 min
Indoor climbing is rocking at Valley
Rock climbing is a fun activity open for students every Tuesday and Thursday By Mickie Shaw, Multimedia Editor Anyone daring enough to...
- Nov 15, 2018
- 3 min
Lungs take a hit with pot smoke, UCLA study says
Multiple studies have linked smoking marijuana to lung damage and respiratory problems; Valley students weigh in. By Mickie Shaw,...
- Nov 13, 2018
- 3 min
Art and friendship find a creative style
By Mickie Shaw, Multi-Media Editor Young artists surrounded a long table with a purple plastic table cloth; it’s covered in cardboard...
- Nov 8, 2018
- 1 min
The Valley Star preview for the Nov. 14, 2018 print edition
This weeks Valley Star preview for the Nov. 14, 2018 print edition includes the 2018 mid-term elections and the Valley College trash...
- Nov 2, 2018
- 1 min
Day of the Dead celebrates Latino heritage
Aztec Dancers and colorful alters to the dead are part of the Los Angeles Valley College Day of the Dead celebration, and Valley students...
- Nov 1, 2018
- 2 min
Community college enrollment drop tapers off
College enrollment numbers are still down, but there is an end in sight. By Mickie Shaw, Multi-Media Editor The spiraling downward trend...
- Sep 6, 2018
- 2 min
CFPB Ombudsman Seth Frotman resigns position
The CFPB student loan ombudsman abdicated his position and accused his boss and agency of protecting financial companies over borrowers....
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