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The Responsibility of Travelers in a Brave New World

Rachel Parsons | Special to the Star — Fri, 6 Jan 2012

By: Rachel Parsons | Special to the StarIn the face of terrorism and hate, the real point of travel becomes all the more important.

The semester has ended and budget cuts paired back the winter session at Valley College so much that the printed schedule for January classes isn't even as thick as a comic book, and the courses that did make the cut filled so fast that you might as we...

Cowin to Speak at Valley

Courtney Bassler | Staff Writer — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

By: Courtney Bassler | Staff Writer Modern photographer Eileen Cowin will be a guest lecturer for the History of Photography class.

Eileen Cowin, one of three female photographers in the upcoming exhibition at the Getty Museum, 'Narrative Interventions in Photography,' will be speaking at Valley College tonight at 8:15 p.m. in r...

Mad Bull’s Tavern Has Got the Balls

Courtney Bassler | Staff Writer — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

The Sherman Oaks tavern is a good stop for happy hour and a happy stomach.

Mad Bull's Tavern suits more than jus the 20-somethings of the valleys. On any given night, this watering hole has loud crowds at standing room only. Mad Bull's Tavern, with inside an...

Sex, Dancing and Rock ‘n’ Roll

Kate Krantz | Special to the Star — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

By: Kate Krantz | Special to the StarSkip the snooze button, Spring Awakening is one musical that you will not want to miss.

With its electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and lsquo;n' roll, 'Spring Awakening' is a show that stimulates all ears. So, wake up. Performers from the Valley College Theatre Arts D...

The Sound of Silence

Lucas Thompson | Managing Editor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

By: Lucas Thompson | Managing EditorThe firing of Penn State’s long-time Head coach Joe paterno was a long time coming.

The removal of Penn State's head football coach Joe Paterno last Wednesday evening was not the end of a legacy or legend ... it was the end of a dictatorship. It was neither tragic nor unfo...

Lack of Security on Campus Spooks Students

Kate Krantz | Special to the Star — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

Hide your keys, hide your phone, grab a flashlight.

According to Deputy Ricky Baker, the security system upgrades at Valley College will make the campus safer at night. But, what should students do as they walk back to their cars...tonight? Picture this: It's 10 p.m., and your instructor has just ex...

Pot, Kettle, Black

Joshua P. Spence | Editor in Chief — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

By: Joshua P. Spence | Editor in ChiefThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences should practice what it preaches.

The only thing wrong with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and ' Sciences' handling of Brett Ratner's resignation is what the move is supposed to represent.

LACCD Notifies Turner

Joshua P. Spence | Editor in Chief — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

By: Joshua P. Spence | Editor in Chief The LACCD sends a letter to Turner construction, notifying of its intention to end its contract.

LaVista has sent a letter to Turner Construction Company providing an outline for the district's intention to terminate their contract with the Building Program. Turner Construction is curren...

Murray Preps History Class for D.C.

Jessica Flores | Staff Writer — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

By: Jessica Flores | Staff WriterHistory 11 or directed studies students have the opportunity to travel to the East Coast.

Valley College history students are preparing to take their education on the road.Valley history instructor Rick Murray will be organizing a field trip to the East Coast for students taking history 11 or directed studies during the summer of 2012. ...

Students Keep Campus Clean

Sandra Say | Staff Writer — Tue, 29 Nov 2011

By: Sandra Say | Staff WriterDozens of students participated in the AsU’s first campus clean-up of the semester.

Despite the gloomy weather, dozens of Valley College students gathered in Student Services Center 205 Thursday to pick up biodegradable plastic gloves and bags to begin the first campus clean- up of the semester, a joint effort between the Associated S...

Mission: San Diego

Rachel Parsons | Special to the Star — Mon, 28 Nov 2011

Weekend getaways from Los Angeles are easy on a student’s budget.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: is to get the heck out of dodge for the weekend. Well, not really dodge; just the valley. Students are often so swamped with weekend jobs and homework that getting away can be tough. But making th...

Fee Increase on the Horizon

Anne Christensen | Staff Writer — Tue, 22 Nov 2011

By: Anne Christensen | Staff WriterValley College students will be hit with a $10-per-unit tuition increase by the fall 2012 semester.

Students at Valley College will see a 28-percent increase in tuition fees, up from $36 to $46 per unit, starting with the fall 2012 semester. The tuition increase comes at a time when Valley is struggling with both a five-percent budget reduction and a...

Valley College Athletes May Have to Pay Insurance to Save AthletIcs

Lucas Thompson | Managing Editor — Tue, 22 Nov 2011

By: Lucas Thompson | Managing Editor Student-athletes may have to cover insurance costs as premiums rise.

The Los Angeles Community College District's athletic insurance policy has put the district on the hook for approximately $2.2 million this year. The premium, which is up from $1.4 million in 2004, has seen a drastic increase due to a rise in th...

Millions in Funding Possibly Denied for LACCD

Joshua P. Spence, Editor in Chief and Courtney Bassler, Staff Writer — Tue, 22 Nov 2011

By: Joshua P. Spence, Editor in Chief and Courtney Bassler, Staff WriterThe LACCD could potentially lose $23.7 million in state funding stemming from an audit.

The Los Angeles Community College District could be denied as much as $23.7 million in state funds, according to a new audit filed by State Controller John Chiang. The report states that the district did not submit accurate documentation...

Valley Foundation Director and Alumnus Honored with Philanthropy Awards

Rachel Parsons | Special to the Star — Mon, 14 Nov 2011

By: Rachel Parsons | Special to the StarThe Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized two Valley College alumni for their service.

The Greater San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored two Valley College alumni Nov. 3 at an awards ceremony celebrating institutional philanthropy at the Cour...

When School Sessions Are Cut, Take Your Education on the Road

Rachel Parsons | Special to the Star — Mon, 14 Nov 2011

By: Rachel Parsons | Special to the StarBudget cuts are slashing schedules, but there’s a better learning experience to be had.

The Israeli security agent in front of me is not happy. He can't understand why I'm traveling alone, halfway around the world from my home. My U.S. passport has already been taken to another room...

Paterno Goes Down in Flames … Fittingly

Lucas Thompson | Managing Editor — Mon, 14 Nov 2011

By: Lucas Thompson | Managing EditorThe firing last week of Penn State’s long-time Head Coach Joe Paterno was a long time coming.

The removal of Penn State's Head Football Coach Joe Paterno last Wednesday evening was not the end of a legacy or legend and hellip; it was the end of a dictatorship. ...

Valley's Art Gallery Gets Plugged In

Rachel Parsons | Special to the Star — Mon, 14 Nov 2011

By: Rachel Parsons | Special to the StarAn exhibit of digital and electric art energizes the campus' Art Gallery.

If HD video, MPEG media players, video projectors, circuit boards and yards of wire make you think of your next Power Point presentation, think again. In the hands of an electrical engineering studen...

Green Challenges on Campus

Anne Christensen | Staff Writer — Mon, 14 Nov 2011

By: Anne Christensen | Staff WriterThe Eco Advocates plan a campus fair that celebrates that celebrates the many ways to go green.

Valley College's Eco Advocates will be co-sponsoring a fair on campus Tuesday with Teens Turning Green that will challenge faculty and students to reduce, reuse and recycle. The Eco Advocates have been encouraging students to participate in the Project...

LACMA Ends Five-Month Tim Burton Exhibit

Jose Ramos | Staff Writer — Sun, 13 Nov 2011

By: Jose Ramos | Staff WriterLACMA is now displaying some of Tim Burton's movie memorabilia and unknown artwork.

Tim Burton has made an impact on pop culture over his three decades in the film industry, and now, he has made an impact on high culture. ...