Monarchs prepare for graduation
Valley College and the district will have a number of graduation resources for students who plan to walk the stage. By Natalie Metcalf,...
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- May 10
- 2 min
Resource fair brought foster youth awareness to Valley
Speaker and author David Ambroz discussed growing up in the foster system during “Spring Connect.” By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer Students...
- May 10
- 2 min
Arts festival painted light on Monarch’s creativity
The annual Fine Arts Festival took place on Monday, which was hosted by the student union. By Jasmine Alejandre, Staff Writer Monarchs...
- May 10
- 2 min
“Middletown” relocates production to Monarch Hall
A relocation of set and stage will not stop the theatre department from delivering their performance. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer With...
- May 3
- 2 min
Monarchs slay with The House of Balmain
West Coast Mother Calypso Jeté and her kids from the Balmain house introduced vogueing, ballroom culture and runway confidence to Valley...
- May 2
- 1 min
Brief: Valley unaware of frappuccino recall
More than 300,000 frappuccino drinks at Starbucks were recalled because of glass in the bottles. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer The...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
ASU vice president race: Bayandorian vs. Vu for contested seat
Meet the candidates competing for the union’s only challenged position. Opinion by Milan Rafaelov, Staff Writer Photos by Jeremy...
- Apr 27
- 3 min
ASU presidential candidate plans to unite Monarchs
The second-year kinesiology major is passionate about building a stronger community at Valley College. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Lion’s lunch: A vegetarian’s guide to Valley College
The college has numerous options for those who choose to avoid meat. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor As carnivorous lions roam Valley...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Monarchs regally pose and design at denim day
Students brought their denim back to life and learned about sexual assault awareness month in April. By Jasmine Alejandre, Staff Writer...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Personal growth workshop discusses body image
Valley College students discuss how to love their bodies in body dissatisfaction event hosted by Student Health. By Kenya Harris, Staff...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Transgender HIV Awareness Day distributes resources
AltaMed and The Rainbow Pride Center celebrated national transgender HIV awareness day by handing out HIV test kits. By Kenya Harris,...
- Apr 19
- 2 min
“AIR” explores NBA icon’s quest to landing with Nike
Ben Affleck returns behind the camera and reunites with Matt Damon to deliver the first all-star Oscar contender of 2024. By Kevin...
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Monarchs find serenity over the rainbow
Valley College’s art gallery hosted Color Connection: A Creative Mindfulness Workshop, where students could destress. By Milan Rafaelov,...
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Librarian quietly makes her mark at Valley College
Xiaoyang Liu-Behlendorf demonstrates dedication to academic success for the student body. By Katherine OBrien Field, Special to the Star...
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Monarchs support queer cinema
In the Student Union Skybox’s study lair, the ASU and the Rainbow Pride Center brought queer cinema to Valley College. By Natalie...
- Mar 16
- 2 min
“Self love Sundays”: Self Love with inclusion in mind
Christina Cannerella, the creator of the Radio Show “Self Love Sundays” loves inclusion. By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer As the mother of a...
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Review: “Creed 3”delivers a knockout punch that succeeds in the ring
In Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut, the actor shows promise as he gives audiences the best film in the series in decades with...
- Mar 16
- 3 min
The 818 Market introduces the younger generation to flea markets
A Pierce College student organized and hosted a new flea market in the San Fernando Valley. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor On a...
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Umoja kicks off WHM with Disney executive
The president of Disney-branded television shared her path to success with Umoja Black scholars. By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer The Umoja...
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Monarchs Market grand opening pop-up
Students enjoyed warm meals during the first of many food distributions. By Jasmine Alejandre, Staff Writer Students at Valley College...
- Mar 8
- 1 min
BRIEF: Veterans Orientation postponed due to flooding and power outage
The Veterans Resource Center’s new student orientation on Wednesday was postponed to March 22, due to power outages in Campus Center. On...
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Luna Sprinkle encourages students to think beyond the universe
Drawing from her own experience, Valley astronomy professor Luna Sprinkle fosters a safe learning environment for learners of all...
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Free concerts at Valley confront Nazi suppression
One Book One College and the Wednesday Concert Series unite to address Third Reich-era censorship through Entartete Musik. By Ava Rosate,...
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Beatrix Teaney truly embraces Liam the Lion
The student worker lives, breathes and exudes Leo energy in a perfect match for Valley’s mascot. By Ava Rosate, Staff Writer Ever since...
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Kandice Vass wants to be a part of something greater
The second-year sociology student has been a part of the Umoja Black Scholars Program for a year and continues to be inspired by its...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Umoja celebrates Black History Month in populated event
Valley College takes part in recognizing African American achievements. By Sayeh Saadat, Staff Writer Elliott Coney, the Umoja counselor...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Monarchs roar hujambo at Umoja’s Black History Month Celebration
Valley College welcomed the black youth to “get sturdy” on stage and in their educational foundation. By Andres Sanchez, Staff Writer The...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Students left in the dark due to storm
A recent storm brought damages to the Valley College campus. By Cassandra Nava, Managing Editor Due to the rain and flooding in and...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Ceramics workshop brings student engagement to campus
The Mosaic Village and Umoja Black Scholars Program hosted a ceramics workshop with Valley College Professor Katie Queen. By Natalie...
- Feb 17
- 2 min
M. Night brings new trick to latest cabin flick
M. Night Shyamalan’s newest work shows he’s still on top form with twists and intrigue. By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer M. Night...
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Umoja Village expands into its new classroom
The Umoja Black Scholars expanded their community space for students in the first week of the spring semester. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley...
- Feb 14
- 2 min
New executive director appointed at Valley Foundation
Matt Durkan began his new role for Valley College last December. By Jasmine Alejandre, Staff Writer From lending a hand, to becoming a...
- Dec 11, 2022
- 3 min
Review: “Wednesday” is nothing new for audiences
In the newest hit series, the character of Wednesday Addams becomes an amateur detective, making the show entertaining but similar to...
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Avery Pohl is living her dream
The part-time Monarch and “General Hospital” actress has reached a milestone in her life and is hopeful for the future. By Natalie...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Ani Ramazyan is ahead of the game
The student body president is the queen of ASU’s chess board. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley Life Editor With every executive decision,...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Monarchs arrow in on archery to relieve stress
With an eclectic sports professor, students at Valley College receive safety and mental wellness in the arts of archery. By Kevin Zuniga,...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Review: Theatre Department diminishes Laramie Project
An ambitious and thought-provoking contemporary classic comes to the Valley Theater Department. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer Audience...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
ASU contributed to Basic Needs Center event
Juan Castellanos met with the student government board to request money and assistance for his National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Shareen Sayid’s transcendent journey
Through a long journey from Kuwait City to Los Angeles, Shereen Sayid’s voice finds an audience. By Sayeh Saadat, Staff Writer Shereen...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Valley Veterans find camaraderie on campus
The Veterans Club hosts a variety of students, but they all share a common bond: the sacrifices they have made for this country By Ava...
- Nov 17, 2022