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The Valley Star

The Student News Site of Los Angeles Valley College

The Valley Star

The Student News Site of Los Angeles Valley College

The Valley Star

Ad Fontes Media has tracked the accuracy and slant of information sources.
The Search For Accurate News Takes Some Digging
In today’s social media landscape, electronic resources put the hunt for reliable information at students’ fingertips.
Angel Silva December 1, 2024
In today’s social media landscape, electronic resources put the hunt for reliable information at students’ fingertips.
A Google map of Los Angeles shows varying air quality levels from Oct. 9
Studies Say a Breath of Fresh Air Leads to Good Grades
Poor classroom air quality leads to lower attendance, a decline in grades, and a higher risk of illness.
Hilary Van Hoose October 15, 2024

Students have grown so used to stale classroom air that many overlook its impact on cognitive performance. However, improving air quality through...

A dealer in downtown Los Angeles distributes nitrous oxide balloons to buyers.
Whippets Stir Up Health Concerns
A rise in the abuse of flavored nitrous gas by young adults has medical professionals concerned about health effects.
Daimler Koch October 14, 2024

A dangerous new trend is spreading across social media, where young people are using “whippets”—nitrous oxide canisters to get high. Besides...

Valley student Alina Lysak is the founder of the Ukrainian Student Union and is the ASU Commissioner of Student Life. Classical musician plays the violin in the music depart- ments room 106. The Concert series occurs each Wednesday. (Artavazd Ovakimyan for the Valley Star)
Ukrainian Refugee Makes Her Mark at Valley
Star Lemon October 24, 2024
Alina Lysak made her way to Valley to sharpen her skills before heading to university.
Chase Martinez displays his painting for sale in front of the Foreign Language building.
Filmmaker Makes Impression
Toby Douglas October 10, 2024
Student Chase Martinez sells his passion paintings on campus.
Op-Ed: Immigrants Should be Celebrated, not Condemned
Jessica Guo, Special to the Star • December 1, 2024
The Republican Party’s tactic of using immigrants as a political boogeyman has gotten old. 
Op-Ed: How True is True Crime?
Op-Ed: How True is True Crime?
Kaia Mann November 25, 2024
The true crime genre often prioritizes entertainment rather than truth. 
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