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- Mar 16
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TikTok screen time restrictions make sense
Users under 18 will benefit greatly from the app’s new time limit suggestion. Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer TikTok has gone...
- Mar 2
- 3 min
District prioritizes student success
Students across the district can rest easy knowing their college has their back. Opinion by Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor The LACCD’s...
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Carter shows the way for post-presidency
Former president’s life defined by humanitarian record, not his years in office. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer “I’ll never tell a...
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Sheriffs slow on reporting campus crime
On campus crimes have failed to be recorded. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer The campus sheriff’s department’s failure to update the...
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Neglected legends in need of facelift
Firm feet led by cracked maps; student options for finding their way around campus are in their own hands. Opinion by Joseph Acuña, Staff...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
Democracy’s holiday wish: Trump should not run for president Opinion by Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor There is one political move...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Recycling not viable for LACCD students
With a recent waste management contract approved by the LACCD, the nine colleges should be better informed on how and what can be...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Billion dollar plummet in the name of free speech
The free speech abolitionist is struggling to make the social media platform profitable. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer Normal...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
AB 1705 is a disservice for students
Remedial education is holding California community college students back from achieving their full potential. Opinion by Kevin...
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Vote grassroots; vote Duenas
Activist and mother Angelica Dueñas vies for the 29th District representative seat against ten-year incumbent Tony Cardenas. Opinion by...
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Bass’ Goliath
The city is at a crossroads as Angelenos decide who will be their next mayor, a community organizer committed to systemic reform or a...
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
Stop banning books, America
Banning books about Black and LGBTQ people is harming American youths. Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer School districts in the...
- Oct 19, 2022
- 3 min
Combined courses leave more to be desired
The quality of education is degraded when introductory and advanced classes are concurrently taught. Opinion by Ava Rosate, Staff Writer...
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
What about Marc Fogel?
U.S. teacher Marc Fogel is doing labor in a Russian prison, but the state department has not publicly mentioned Fogel’s name. Opinion by...
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
Campuses need to fight against fentanyl
Local governments need to address the rising fentanyl epidemic. Opinion by Jasmine Alejandre, Special to the Star Seven students at...
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
GOP hypocracy following raid of Mar-a-Lago
Republicans pivot on their stance of the FBI after former President Donald Trump’s estate was raided. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
California should not ban flavored tobacco products Adults need to be free to make their own decisions regarding electronic nicotine...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Not enough power to pass around for electric cars
California’s decision to ban gas cars is an ambitious one, but the energy grid is not ready to support it yet. Opinion by Griffin...
- Sep 9, 2022
- 3 min
Back to the basics: Keep remedial classes
California community college students will suffer with the passing of AB 1705. Opinion by Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Assembly Bill...
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
One hundred-fifty feet from disaster
The crisis on the Colorado River is getting worse, yet leaders still fail to implement solutions. Opinion by Ava Rosate, Staff Writer Due...
- Jun 4, 2022
- 3 min
Athletes convicted of domestic violence should be banned from their sport
Too many athletes have been allowed to continue playing their sport after incidents of domestic abuse surfaced and went to court; this...
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
The LACCD should make student housing a priority
Homelessness has become an increasingly common challenge for students and the district needs to address it. Opinion by Isabella Vodos,...
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
A man who cares about equality would get a vasectomy
Men should partake in the most effective form of birth control as women’s rights are threatened. Opinion by Cassandra Nava,...
- May 23, 2022
- 3 min
Abortion should not be made illegal in the United States
Roe v. Wade must not be overturned, taking into account many women’s lack of financial stability and their health. By Natalie Metcalf,...
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
The Armenian Genocide should be acknowledged by Turkey and in all 50 states
Over 100 years after the massacre of over one million Armenians in the then-recently collapsed Ottoman Empire, it is time the Genocide is...
- May 2, 2022
- 3 min
Save the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant
Overblown fears about nuclear energy pushed policy makers away from game changing technology while companies were incentivized to divest...
- Apr 28, 2022
- 3 min
Review: “Minx” cleverly establishes and defines feminism in the 1970s
HBOMax’s new comedy series “Minx” draws in audiences with porn, feminism and gangsters. By Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer Set in 1971,...
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
Monarchs must vote for student government
Students at Valley College should prioritize voting for those making decisions on behalf of the student body. Opinion by Matthew Royer,...
- Apr 20, 2022
- 3 min
Worst in the state: Monarchs softball’s lack of preparation showcases disaster on the field
Valley College softball’s season fell into failure and coach Greg Venger is mainly at fault. Opinion by Benjamin Royer, Sports Editor...
- Apr 20, 2022
- 3 min
TikTok is harmful to students’ mental health and should not be used as an escape
The popular social media platform, like many others, creates an addiction that many have suffered from. By Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer...
- Apr 13, 2022
- 4 min
"The Power of the Dog" Review
By Marcus Rodriguez , Special to The Star The period piece and dramatic thriller “The Power of the Dog,” based on the 1967 novel by...
- Mar 30, 2022
- 4 min
One way or another: one question, two opposing viewpoints
Fourth jab should be mandated if deemed necessary With new variants taking shape across the globe, the district should prepare to require...
- Mar 28, 2022
- 3 min
The Academy needs to be slapped into shape after Sunday’s ceremony
With chaos overshadowing historic firsts, the Oscars provided no solace for viewers at home. Opinion by Matthew Royer, News Editor...
- Mar 22, 2022
- 3 min
How deeply are our views on gender equity shaped by our fathers' everyday actions?
Opinion by Hilary Van Hoose, Special to the Star Discussions about domestic equity often come in the form of sitcoms or joke calendars,...
- Mar 17, 2022
- 5 min
One way or another: One question, two opposing viewpoints
It is time to draw the curtain, the Oscars are irrelevant With consistently low ratings and out-of-touch celebrities, the Oscars are an...
- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min
The district needs to provide more inclusivity for disabled students
After the events of Payan v. LACCD, it is clear the district is not doing enough to support disabled students. Opinion by Natalie...
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
Texas governor is despicable for threatening transgender community
Greg Abbott’s attempt to criminalize the treatment of transgender individuals demonstrates that the United States has not learned from...
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
Online classes are not a viable alternative to face-to-face instruction
As Valley College gins up its online curriculum in order to meet student demand, the college’s standard of education is in jeopardy. By...
- Feb 25, 2022
- 3 min
Joe Biden, keep your promise, keep our troops home
With war underway in Eastern Europe, the United States should support its allies while keeping the country’s men and women out of the...
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
Scanning stations provide no safety for students or insight for Valley College
The college’s self-check survey and newly implemented scanning stations offer a false sense of security amid recent malfunctions. Opinion...
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
Valley College masks mask mandate
Despite setting guidelines for face coverings on campus, Valley has not distributed safety products efficiently or policed its set...
- Dec 25, 2021
- 4 min
Big Pharma, Insulin Prices and Elections
The 2020 presidential elections thrust insulin prices into the spotlight. Here is why 2022 voters need to track this issue. Opinion by...
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Rittenhouse verdict proves the country needs change
After recklessly trying to subdue a protest with a semiautomatic rifle and shooting three people, Rittenhouse should have been found...
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Marvel Studios is going for quantity instead of quality
After Disney Plus Day, the Marvel Cinematic Universe aims to maintain their high status. Opinion by Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer There...
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
Bring your vax card, your day depends on it
No shirt, no shoes, no proof of vaccination, no service. Angelenos are now wrongfully obligated to abide by the strictest vaccine...
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Free to fly but pay the fine
Protesting airplane mask mandates already results in hefty fines, harsher punishment for not wearing a mask is uncalled for. By Isaac...
- Nov 14, 2021
- 2 min
Administration needs to email students about threats against campus
Faculty and staff were clearly informed about the long term vandal on campus, while students were not. Opinion by Natalie Metcalf,...