Valley Star

New Sheriff in Town for Valley

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Valley College named Deputy Rick Baker as the new team leader Monday, replacing former Deputy Tom Lynch, who was reassigned after an injury.

As team leader, Baker will now be in charge of Valley's sheriff's department, overseeing the 17-person staff of nine armed security officers and eight student cadets.

Spending of ASU Funds Draws Criticism

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A donation of $4,000 by the Associated Student Union to Valley College President Tyree Wieder's retirement party has lead incoming ASU president Josh Wible to raise concerns about the budgeting of student funds.

"This is nothing to do with Tyree," Wible said.

End of an Era at Valley

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In her office in a quiet corner of the Administration Building, Tyree Wieder nibbles the turkey sandwich she has been too busy to eat all day and ponders her looming retirement as president of Valley College.

"Its coming up very fast; when my husband retired three years ago, we had kind of thought about this, and now its here," said Wieder, who retires June 30.

Cafeteria Receives Low Credit Score

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After Valley College student Lori Parolari complained about her credit card number and expiration date appearing on her receipt, the college's cafeteria is complying with state and federal laws.

"This is a risk to the entire student body," Parolari said.

Summer Session - A Time to Get Ahead

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer session offers Valley College students a chance to catch up, get ahead and do it all in half the time.

Split into two five week sessions meeting Monday through Friday, summer courses are often overlooked and underappreciated. For all those looking for a way to make the most of their time, summer session offers many benefits and these tips can help students get the most bang for their buck.

Deserving Students on the Money

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Valley College students, faculty, family and donors assembled in Monarch Hall Thursday for the Annual Scholarship and Awards Night ceremony.

"This is a great afternoon and a great event and we are so pleased to see all of you, both our donors and scholarship recipients," said Valley President Tyree Wieder during her opening speech.

California Paves the Way for Gay Marriage

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

California is set to become the second state in the nation, after Massachusetts, to allow same-sex couples to marry, after the state's Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated ruling Thursday declaring that California's ban on homosexual marriage was unconstitutional.

Technology On Wheels

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Haas Automation unveiled a new mobile manufacturing technology laboratory last Tuesday in Monarch Square and showed students and faculty the future of the manufacturing industry.

The 40-foot retrofitted RV functions as a classroom on wheels and showcases new technology in the growing area of manufacturing.

Aid Pouring in for Earthquake-Hit China

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thousands of soldiers and civilian volunteers continue rescue and relief efforts after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake shook southwest China's Sichuan Province on May 12.

"Already we have seen a great outpouring of concern and support from across the U.S. for those whose lives were shattered by this disaster," said Senior Vice President of International Services for the American Red Cross, David Meltzer in a press release.

Fish Tacos and Water Skiing at Castaic

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While hundreds of people flutter to the waters of Santa Monica during summer, in tiny bikinis to take in the ultraviolet rays, you can consider not following the crowd and go for a different type of summer experience at Castaic Lake.

The man-made lake offers visitors diverse spots for fishing, boating, camping and picnicking.

Welcome to Krustyland

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After 19 seasons and 420 episodes, Springfield comes to Hollywood on The Simpsons Ride. The six-minute simulator adventure features 29 authentically-voiced Simpsons characters and enough bumps, shakes, pitches and yaws to satisfy even the most hardened amusement seekers.

Densmore Performs "Tribal Jazz"

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

John Densmore, iconic rock and roll drummer with the legendary Doors, captivated Los Angeles audiences with his highly-anticipated jazz creation titled, "Tribaljazz."

Well before Densmore rose to fame as the drummer for the Doors, he fell in love with jazz.

Games Garner Greenbacks

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Back in 1927, Al Jolson, star of "The Jazz Singer" uttered the first words to ever grace the silver screen, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet." Those fateful words mark the dawn of the "talkie," or sync-sound film. The advent of the "talkie" instigated the rapid demise of the silent era.

Student Glimpses at Future

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Looking every bit of the professional she soon hopes to be, 19-year-old Valley College student Brittney Martinez spent the first few minutes of her visit to the Cole-Schaefer ambulance service office in Altadena apologizing.

An ill-timed breakdown of her truck on the Hollywood freeway while en route to what was to be her first 'ride-along' with the emergency medical technicians was the reason for her being about 30 minutes late.

Orchestra Hams Up Final Performance

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mainstage Theatre echoed with the sounds of violins, singing voices and readings from the "Three Little Pigs" on Sunday.

The College Choir, Philharmonic and Vocal Jazz Ensemble collaborated for their presentation entitled "Fun, Fables & Fairy Tales.

"PatriotS Act...PEACE PRESS" Takes Show On The Road

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Valley College's Media Arts Department's award winning documentary "PatriotS Act.PEACE PRESS: the People's Printing Collective" has been made an official selection of the first annual International Film Festival England.

After participating in numerous film festivals and winning 16 recognitions in its 2006- 2007 film festival run throughout the United States and Canada, this selection will be the first for the documentary overseas.

New Fall Shows Bring Out the Big Guns.

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Writers Guild strike may have shortened our TV season, but a new batch of fall TV shows are hoping to make amends with viewers as the major networks unleash their upcoming schedules.

TV viewership is down dramatically post-WGA strike. "Desperate Housewives," "Grey Anatomy" and "Ugly Betty" all posted the lowest ratings in years.

Diver Tiffanie Wright Wins Through Perseverance

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It takes a special student to deal with the constant pressure to be active in the community, at work, in sports, and still do well in school. Valley's silver-medalist diver, Tiffanie Wright, is a portrait of that kind of student.
Wright has a task that many Valley College students have; she
has to balance her job as a swim instructor at the YMCA, her diving career, and her sophomore year of studying business, all while trying to be a 20 year old with a social life.

Lakers Own Five Advantages Over NBA's Playoff Elite

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Admittedly, I am a Laker-hater, which makes these next few admissions more painful than watching Bret Michaels find true love while pretending he doesn't have a receding hairline.

After witnessing two rounds of NBA playoff match-ups, the Lakers are best suited to win the title.