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    Angelica Dueñas is “ready to seize the moment in the San Fernando Valley”
    • May 26
    • 3 min

    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...
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    Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced varying responses during confirmation hearings
    • Mar 28
    • 3 min

    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...
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    • Mar 17
    • 2 min

    President Biden held first State of the Union address

    The President stated his plans to carry out actions discussed in the March 1 speech. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer President Joe...
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    Big Pharma, Insulin Prices and Elections
    • 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...
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    Twelfth District Councilman asked to resign after corruption allegations
    • Nov 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    Twelfth District Councilman asked to resign after corruption allegations

    John Lee is facing accusations of bribery in connection with the scandal councilmember Mitch Englander was indicted for in January. By...
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    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    COP26 climate summit creates new goals to fight climate crisis

    World leaders gather to make commitments to cut global emissions. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer The COP26 Climate Summit, also...
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    • Nov 13, 2021
    • 2 min

    “Los Angeles is ready”: Congress invests over a trillion in infrastructure

    President Biden is set to sign the historic legislation next week. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor U.S. Congress passed a $1.2...
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    Democrats lose momentum; Virginia goes red
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Democrats lose momentum; Virginia goes red

    GOP makes gains on Election Day, reshaping the American political landscape. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Virginia has a new...
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    City Council redistricting leaves Valley College unclear in its representative
    • Oct 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    City Council redistricting leaves Valley College unclear in its representative

    Either Paul Krekorian or Nithya Raman will represent Valley Glen upon approval of map. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Valley...
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    U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with controversial matters as new term begins
    • Oct 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with controversial matters as new term begins

    The Supreme Court is back in session and some big topics are up for debate. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer With the U.S. Supreme...
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    LA mayoral race grows as Rep. Karen Bass joins the fray
    • Oct 3, 2021
    • 3 min

    LA mayoral race grows as Rep. Karen Bass joins the fray

    Bass joins a crowded field including two council members and the city attorney. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor With Mayor Eric...
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    • Oct 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    VP appointed, president claims bias

    ASU’s most recent election sparked a heated debate among the committee. By Isaac Dektor, News Editor The Valley College ASU appointed a...
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    State legislature sends plethora of housing bills to the governor’s desk
    • Sep 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    State legislature sends plethora of housing bills to the governor’s desk

    On the last days of the legislature’s session, housing-focused bills are passed and sent for executive approval. By Matthew Royer,...
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    Recall Election: Two questions for Californians
    • Sep 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    Recall Election: Two questions for Californians

    With an election closely approaching and early voting ongoing, many are still confused on what the Gubernatorial Recall Election entails....
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    Don’t give Cheney your grief
    • May 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    Don’t give Cheney your grief

    In a week that saw Rep. Liz Cheney become the left’s newest star witness in their case against the modern-GOP, many need to realize she...
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    U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla launches two new deals
    • May 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla launches two new deals

    Shortly after announcing his campaign for reelection, Sen. Alex Padilla shifts to reintroduce the Green New Deal to Congress. By Matthew...
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    • Apr 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    SB 93 helps California workers who were laid off during the pandemic

    Senate Bill 93 makes individuals eligible to be rehired and has a set of guidelines to follow the process. By Megan Reyes, Staff Writer...
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    Biden administration looks into vaccine passports
    • Apr 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    Biden administration looks into vaccine passports

    As more states are opening and easing up on their restrictions, President Joe Biden is considering the possibility of vaccine passports...
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    Potential Democrat candidates for California governor as recall election looms
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    Potential Democrat candidates for California governor as recall election looms

    With a recall election all but certain, speculation arises that California Democrats will have to decide whether they will run as a...
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    End the embargo
    • Mar 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    End the embargo

    Ending the U.S. embargo on Cuba is a win-win: it will save lives and create wealth. Isaac Dektor, Staff Writer The United States embargo...
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    Biden  sights on new goal: Independence Day victory over COVID-19
    • Mar 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    Biden sights on new goal: Independence Day victory over COVID-19

    As the U.S. reaches 100 million vaccinations in the administration’s first 100 days, President Joe Biden proposes a new objective.
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    Valley College alumna Angelica Dueñas launches campaign for California’s 29th District
    • Mar 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    Valley College alumna Angelica Dueñas launches campaign for California’s 29th District

    Former Sun Valley Neighborhood Council President Angelica Dueñas is hoping to represent her home district in challenging an incumbent of...
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    • Mar 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    CPAC 2021 signifies the death of the “Party of Lincoln”

    CPAC arrived in Orlando with one goal: canceling Abraham Lincoln and replacing him with their political martyr, Donald J. Trump. Opinion...
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    San Fernando Valley native Alex Padilla takes on Washington in the  Senate
    • Mar 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    San Fernando Valley native Alex Padilla takes on Washington in the Senate

    After joining the Senate in January, the junior senator from California set his own goals within the Democratic caucus. By Matthew Royer,...
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    Republicans acquit Trump
    • Feb 22, 2021
    • 4 min

    Republicans acquit Trump

    After a short impeachment with large amounts of evidence against former president Donald J. Trump, Republicans vote to acquit.
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    Trump will burn it down on the way out — and Republicans will let him
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    Trump will burn it down on the way out — and Republicans will let him

    As the last gasp of the Trump presidential run for 2020 comes to an end, he and Republicans continue to threaten American democracy by...
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    As Kamala Harris prepares for vice presidency, options to fill her U.S. Senate seat remain plentiful
    • Nov 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    As Kamala Harris prepares for vice presidency, options to fill her U.S. Senate seat remain plentiful

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom must choose a candidate to fill Harris’ post for the remaining two years of the term. By Marcos Franco,...
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    Election proposition conclusions: What changes Californians can expect
    • Nov 11, 2020
    • 5 min

    Election proposition conclusions: What changes Californians can expect

    The fate of 12 state measures have been decided by California voters. By Marcos Franco, Cassandra Nava, and Aimee Martinez Californians...
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    Biden wins the 2020 presidential election
    • 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...
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    Valley College served as a voting center in presidential election
    • Nov 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    Valley College served as a voting center in presidential election

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    Polls in 2020 election close as Trump and Biden battle in tight race
    • 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...
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    What voters need to know about the Electoral College tonight
    • Nov 3, 2020
    • 4 min

    What voters need to know about the Electoral College tonight

    On the last day to vote many still have questions about how the president is elected, so here is a brief overview of the electoral...
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    YOU MUST VOTE
    • Nov 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    YOU MUST VOTE

    Do not let your vote go to waste, cast a ballot today. Opinion by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor The night before the election, there...
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    • Nov 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    Young people are voting this time

    This election is crucial. With the help of the youth demographic, we can change history. Opinion by Cassandra Nava, News Editor Young...
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    Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Associate Justice
    • Oct 29, 2020
    • 2 min

    Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Associate Justice

    Days before the election, a new Supreme Court judge takes the open seat. By Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor With only a week left until...
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    Biden is the only choice that does not lead to destruction
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 4 min

    Biden is the only choice that does not lead to destruction

    The Valley Star officially endorses former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election. Staff Editorial The urgency of a...
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    The Valley Star's endorsement of nine essential ballot measures
    • Oct 26, 2020
    • 8 min

    The Valley Star's endorsement of nine essential ballot measures

    The Valley Star breaks down this year's propositions and gives recommendations on which way Monarchs should vote. Staff Editorial On Nov....
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    • Oct 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    California citizens encouraged to go out and vote

    After a strenuous year that has brought vast amounts of panic and divisiveness, Americans are encouraged to exercise their right to vote...
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    Valley to be a Voting Center for presidential election
    • 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...
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    Trump is off his meds
    • Oct 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Trump is off his meds

    A look at how President Donald Trump has (mis)handled his COVID-19 diagnosis. Opinion by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor President...
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    President Donald Trump: positive for COVID-19 
    • Oct 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    President Donald Trump: positive for COVID-19 

    Trump has been diagnosed and is experiencing mild symptoms. Analysis by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor President Donald Trump’s...
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    Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored after her passing
    • 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...
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    Modern politics makes Constitution Day more urgent
    • Sep 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    Modern politics makes Constitution Day more urgent

    Constitution Day at Valley College leads to discussion about the importance of keeping the faith in the American democratic process and...
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    RNC night two continues with abuses of office and conspiracy theories
    • Aug 26, 2020
    • 6 min

    RNC night two continues with abuses of office and conspiracy theories

    The second night of the RNC was more of the same with the number of lies, conspiracies and possible abuses of power from the president
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    The age of nuance is over, the Republican party has gone full Trump
    • Aug 25, 2020
    • 4 min

    The age of nuance is over, the Republican party has gone full Trump

    The Republican party has gone all in on Trumpian rhetoric and conspiracy theories. 2020RNC, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Elction, Politcs, Republican
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    Biden accepts Democratic nomination, DNC focuses on service and unity
    • Aug 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    Biden accepts Democratic nomination, DNC focuses on service and unity

    Four nights of virtual conventions in one moment, former Vice President Joe Biden’s acceptance at the DNC.
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    Harris accepts nomination and Barack Obama holds nothing back at unconventional convention
    • Aug 20, 2020
    • 4 min

    Harris accepts nomination and Barack Obama holds nothing back at unconventional convention

    DNC makes history with the acceptance of California Senator Kamala Harris, the first woman of color as nice presidential nominee
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