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Solomon Smith has been a nerd with words since the early days of the internet. He is getting old but hides it well.
Majoring in Political Science and Journalism, Solomon will also graduate with a certificate in Journalism, and one in Magazine writing. He has also gotten pretty good with a camera, InDesign, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
For the last three years Solomon has spent the majority of his days writing in some capacity. Starting out as a staff reporter on the paper, he moved up to Editor-in-Chief for two years in a row, while also simultaneously wearing other hats on the staff when needed: Photo Editor, Staff Photographer, Opinion Editor, News
Editor, Layout Editor, and others.
Currently, he is working on his last semester at Valley and intends to finish out his time there by revitalizing the school magazine, The Crown.
In his spare time Solomon practices and teaches martial arts, watches every political news show he can, draws, paints, plays video games, watches cartoons, works on his photography, reads, and refines his writing.
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- Apr 18, 2021
- 3 min
Candle light vigil turns into protest for Daunte Wright’s death
Los Angeles activists hosted a candlelight vigil for Daunte Wright in the heart of Hollywood. By Solomon O. Smith, Political News Editor...
- Apr 16, 2021
- 4 min
Anti-Asian hate protests continue through the Southland
After a rise in random attacks on the Asian community, organizations are protesting anti-Asian sentiment on a nearly weekly basis. By...
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Gina Carano canceled herself
A celebrity like Gina Carano should know better than to play with forces she does not understand. Opinion by Solomon O. Smith, Political...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Sep 29, 2020
- 3 min
Broken pipes lead to torrential water flow and swamped basements on Valley campus
Plant workers pump water out of the Campus Center basement.
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Breonna Taylor verdict adds to turnout in weekly protest
A surge in frustration and anger adds momentum to an ongoing protest of police violence and poor accountability. By Solomon Smith,...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Aug 19, 2020
- 2 min
Night three of the DNC features Obama, Harris and Hillary Clinton
By Solomon Smith, Political News Editor After hearing from former presidents, first ladies, and presidential contenders, three figures...
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
First two nights of DNC rally behind Biden and rebuke Trump
By Solomon Smith, Political News Editor Located on the phones, tablets, laptops and televisions of Americans across the country, the...
- Aug 11, 2020
- 2 min
Biden final decision, Kamala Harris as VP pick
By Solomon Smith, Political News Editor The Democratic presidential front runner, former Vice President Joe Biden, has made the historic...
- Jun 14, 2020
- 3 min
Youth organizers turn small protest into major march for justice
By Solomon Smith, Managing Editor After over a week of protests for the murder of George Floyd and a call for police reform, the African...
- Jun 8, 2020
- 3 min
Mayor’s mansion protest lead to changes in city policing budget
Black Lives Matter Los Angeles led a massive protest at the home of Mayor Eric Garcetti demanding police reforms and the removal of...
- Jun 4, 2020
- 3 min
George Floyd peaceful protests go unseen after weekend of violent protests
As cities across the nation burn and images of looters in major metropolitan areas are aired nightly, less violent protests get lost in...
- Jun 2, 2020
- 3 min
A coward threatens country with martial law, pushing nation one step closer to falling apart
Painting with a broad brush, President Donald J. Trump has declared war on an unarmed, underserved, economically depressed population...
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
Review: Wit charm and ruthlessness add up to a bingeable series in “The Great”
Irony and humor make “The Great” outstanding, funny and a little sad, like other leaders viewers may be familiar with. By Solomon Smith,...
- Apr 16, 2020
- 3 min
Nursing students get new hope for graduating on time
Graduating nurses prepare to enter the war on COVID-19. By Staff Writers Gene Wickham, Solomon Smith May 13 Update: In his most recent...
- Mar 20, 2020
- 2 min
Newsom issues statewide stay at home, essential services remain open
The state of California takes drastic measures to control the spread of the coronavirus as the number of illnesses continue to rise. By...
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Valley College prepares faculty for the ongoing fight against coronavirus
A city wide shut down has caused the LACCD to lengthen its closures to provide more training as instructors gear up for taking their...
- Mar 11, 2020
- 3 min
Valley cancels classes due to virus
By Solomon Smith, Managing Editor The LACCD announced Wednesday that it will cancel classes Monday and Tuesday in response to the growing...
- Mar 3, 2020
- 3 min
Super Tuesday touches down at Valley College
A new voting system is finally enacted throughout the state of California and Valley College opens its doors to constituents with new...
- Feb 26, 2020
- 3 min
Acquitted Trump goes on power trip
A petty president evades the consequences of his actions and enacts his own Night of the Long Knives amid a series of firings at the...
- Jan 18, 2020
- 3 min
Women's march moves to take 2020 from Trump
Continuing the tradition of marching on Los Angeles City Hall, the Women’s March is fast becoming a comment on the reshaping of American...
- Dec 5, 2019
- 3 min
A primer on the impeachment process
A presidential impeachment is imminent and these are the facts followers should know. By Solomon Smith, Managing Editor The U.S....
- Dec 5, 2019
- 5 min
Trump impeachment inquiry rundown
After weeks of public hearings and opposing narratives, the impeachment inquiry enters its next phase with both sides ready for battle....
- Dec 5, 2019
- 3 min
Dreamers in for uphill fight on DACA
Arguments began Nov. 12 as Supreme Court Justices hear a case that could leave thousands of Dreamers stateless. By Solomon Smith,...
- Nov 6, 2019
- 4 min
Advocates battle fear with information
A briefing on the rights of immigrants gave students and those in the community information they need to know. By Solomon Smith, Managing...
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
Facebook needs to face facts about its bad policies
After a congressional hearing and a severe dressing down over its near treasonous relationship with Cambridge Analytica and fake campaign...
- Oct 23, 2019
- 3 min
New Testimony Highlight’s Trump quid pro quo
In a private Senate hearing a senior U. S. diplomat to Ukraine offered disturbing testimony of President Donald J. Trump’s use of the office
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
Student-made art gives Valley gallery a boost
Monarch-created art was on sale to the public in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the Valley College Art Gallery. By Solomon...
- Oct 12, 2019
- 2 min
Saddleridge fire shuts down Valley
High winds and close proximity to fire lead to Valley weekend closure. By Savannah Simmons, Opinion Editor The Saddleridge fire in Sylmar...
- Oct 11, 2019
- 2 min
Saddleridge fire shuts down Valley
High winds and close proximity to fire lead to Valley weekend closure. By Savannah Simmons, Opinion Editor The Saddleridge fire in Sylmar...
- Sep 25, 2019
- 3 min
Banning assault rifles addresses nothing
Like many of the serious problems in America, banning assault rifles will make some people feel better but it will not address the root...
- Sep 25, 2019
- 2 min
Vaping industry injuries increase
Several individuals across the nation have been confirmed as either dead or injured as a result of vaping related illness. By Solomon...
- Sep 21, 2019
- 5 min
Environmental club marches for climate justice at Global Youth Climate Strike Los Angeles
Millions of young people gathered in places all over the world to make their voices heard about climate change and the need for climate...
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
Open office offers chance to feel new president out
Amidst cake, cheese samples and fruit plates, the new president of Valley College, Barry Gribbons, got familiar with staff and faculty....
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
Pedestrian hit by car in bloody accident in front of Valley College
A young black male was struck by a car this afternoon in a bloody accident that led a trail of gore back to the Valley College campus. By...
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
Mass shootings colored by new element
As Americans continue to mourn the president’s racist rhetoric adds a new element to an old problem. By Solomon Smith, Managing Editor So...
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
Trump bucks the system, takes his complaints to court
With the weight of the Mueller report looming over the Trump Administration, the president turns to his last refuge — the courts. By...
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Senate abortion law sets tone for fight to come
A recent Alabama abortion law has set a new bar for the debate on Roe v. Wade. By Solomon Smith, Managing Editor A highly contested...
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
Spielberg partners with AppleTV+ after feud with Netflix
After railing against Netflix for endangering the film industry Spielberg lines up with Apple TV+ another on line streaming service. By...
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
No one hears ASU candidates
The ASU debate was off to a slow start as candidates answered questions and spoke in an empty room. By Tate Coan and Solomon Smith,...
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Mueller report released, punts decision to Congress
The Mueller report’s release creates more division and questions and talk turns to impeachment. By Solomon Smith, Managing Editor A...
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