Published Work
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Great resignation spreads across Valley College
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, February 16, 2022
This is an education story I wrote about after noticing that numerous faculty and staff were resigning. The story focuses on why certain professors left.
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BRIEF: Book Vouchers up to $600 are available through Financial Aid Programs
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, March 2, 2022
This is a brief I wrote to persuade students that the EOPS center is offering up to $600 in book vouchers and tells students why being a part of financial aid programs is important.
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BRIEF: Both in-person and online late start classes are available for students
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, March 2, 2022
This is a brief I wrote to let students know about late start classes that are available for students to enroll in.
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UMOJA Workshop spreads Mental Health Awareness
Article March 9, 2022
This story is about an event that UMOJA club hosted in regards to Black History Month. The event spread awareness around mental health struggles the black community faces and how to overcome it.
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From accident to heightened ability, William Craig thrives with his handicap
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, March 30, 2022
This a profile I wrote about William Craig who is an advocate of the Disability Club at Valley College. This story is about a military man who was involved in a major accident that paralyzed him and left him disabled but changed his life for the better.
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One way or another: one question, two opposing viewpoints
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, March 30, 2022
This is a con story I wrote in regards to the second booster vaccine that was offered during the COVID pandemic. In this story, I talk about my opposing view in receiving the second jab.
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Valley College Theater program prepares to perform the year’s last production
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, April 20, 2022
This is a feature story about the last performance “Blue Bird'“ that was held at the Horseshoe theater before it is demolished and moved to Valley Academic and Cultural Center. Students give their opinions as to what the show means to them, how they feel about the theater moving, and how they connect to their characters in the play.
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From concert fan to graphic designer, Audrey Cordova flourishes with her passion
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, April 24, 2022
This is a profile I wrote about a passionate concert fan, Audrey Cordova who develops an art with her passion for music. She creates vinyl mock- ups for various artists and album covers.
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Valley celebrates Latinx heritage on El Día de Reconocimiento
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, May 25, 2022
This a story about an event I covered in Valley College celebrating Latinx graduates and honoring their accomplishments. The story talks about who is involved in the event, the different activities, and students’ opinions about having an event that commemorates their culture.
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Dance Production students show off their moves at the spring show
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, May 25, 2022
This story is a coverage of Dance Production’s spring showcase. It is a deep dive about the different performances performed on stage and the meaning behind each dance. I interviewed student dancers and an alumni choreographer who put the group pieces and solos together.
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The LACCD should make student housing a priority
Article, Valley Star Newspaper, May 26, 2022
This is an opinion I wrote about making student housing a priority for students who are facing homelessness. In 2022 I felt the LACCD Board was not doing enough for students. They weren’t able to prioritize their schooling due to a lack of shelter. The story fights for building new properties and the lack of funding provided by the district.
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Living the American Dream: Why do so many Soviet Russians Migrate to the U.S.?
Article, Medium, April 12, 2023
This is an article I wrote about to explore why soviet Russians migrated to the U.S. I observed the reason for why they left, explained the collapse of the USSR, and told a different perspective story of each indiividual.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Celebrating Hispanic Culture on Campus
Article, CSUN Today, September 15, 2023
This is a story I wrote that as part of a Heritage Month Series campain. The story hi lights Hispanic culture and what this heritage means to each student and the history behind Hispanic Heritage week.