West Valley/Mission College District currently has free health resources that support the safety of all actively enrolled students in an effort to create awareness and destigmatize addiction in response to the opioid epidemic. The WVMCC district provides Narcan, Fentanyl Dosetests, and numerous educational information free to all actively enrolled students. There is a vending machine containing these resources in the FOX building, where Narcan, and the Fentanyl Dosetests are

Local school board cancels upcoming vote to close area schools amid public backlash San Jose Unified School District will make a decision on March 26 of possible closures of nine area schools, which could impact local parents and students. The schools being considered for closure are Almaden, Anne Darling, Canoas, Gardner, Lowel, Rachel Carson, Selma Olinder, Simonds and Walter L. Bachrodt. This list is categorized as option 1, the first most likely to close, and option 2, wh

When you applied to college, did you remember answering the question: “If you have previous criminal history, please specify and explain the incident?” I'm sure you saw it once because I’ve seen it over and over again. I applied to 10 schools out of state and saw that same question. It made my heart sink like glass falling down. As time passed, my decisions finally came in, and rejections and acceptance weren't as bad as I thought. But what if I had had a minor history of sho

What are AI agents, and how to turn them into personal assistants AI created Today, AI is widely used as a tool through systems like ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini. But a new wave of AI is treating it less as a tool and more like a worker. These AI agents observe a goal and take actions autonomously to achieve it. A chatbot can only compare cheap flights, while an agent will take an extra step to book those flights for you. One project dominating the AI community is OpenClaw, a

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Surge in screen-time since COVID-19 is reshaping our brain’s function, mental health, and physical activity. "Lying on the Bed" Stock Image Just a few years ago, kids grew up entertaining themselves by frolicking around, using their imagination to the fullest. Now, the average kid is stuck to an iPad throwing tantrums or glaring stares once it’s taken away. You’ll even see teenagers and adults glued to their phone in just about any situation including a social gathering. The

First time director Mark Fischbach delivers an atmosphere of tension and dread in this unlikely horror premise. Markiplier Studios On April 21, 2023, Mark Fischbach, otherwise known on the internet as “Markiplier,” announced that he was stepping out of his booming YouTube career to direct and star in a movie inspired by the hit indie game Iron Lung. Fans anticipating the release of the passion project and indie game inspired movie “Iron Lung,” were relieved on January 30, 202

San Jose Animal Care is facing legal action after an increase in animal deaths over the last few years and allegations of medical negligence raised by local law groups and advocates. Warning: Images in the story may be difficult for some readers. San Jose Animal Care has been a community favorite for years, with all things concerning local patrons' pets, but after an increase in deaths within the shelter, Sarah Thompson , an attorney with Ryther Law Group representing Partner

Human expression is at risk when A.I. replaces actors "Tilly Norwood" (Peter Mountain/Netflix) Will Smith's “I, Robot” is classified as science fiction, but if anything it seems more like a vision of our near future with A.I. The movie accurately predicted the replacement of human jobs with A.I, such as drivers, the presence of algorithms within households, etc. This movie may have seemed like a fantasy in 2004, but is now a common occurrence. Hollywood, a place created by hu

“Last year, 2,452 unique (book) titles were challenged, the third highest number ever documented by ALA (American Library Association) and significantly exceeding the annual average of 273 unique titles over the period from 2001–2020” [3]. The fight against banning books has become increasingly relevant. As college students, we understand the value of education, with literature being a vital component in this process. Many of us do not even realize that the books we read for

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Fellow vikings, election season for the Associated Students of West Valley College (ASWVC) has come to a close, and the election results...

During the weekend of April 25-27, West Valley’s Alpha Gamma Sigma: Gamma Iota chapter attended the 99th Spring Convention held in...

On April 18, 2025, the marine conservation organization Sea Shepherd reported the death of a humpback whale while monitoring fishing...

On April 1st, the Undocu Student club took over 20 students to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. As an avid marine life enthusiast myself, I was...

Imagine a campus where pine and redbud trees line sunlit paths dotted with wildflowers, adjacent solar powered buildings and the...

West Valley College students, led by Anthropology Club officers, attended the San Francisco Zoo on Friday, April 18th. The field trip was...

The California Community College system is the largest postsecondary educational system in the nation, serving 2.6 million students in...

Below are the collected thoughts of three students on using generative artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT, in academics. For...

On a hot sunny day — a shadowy figure emerges from the deep crevices of Valhalla Park. Clad in hues of blue and orange, the helmeted...