Are you ready to make an impact, tell real stories, and see your name in print? If you’re passionate about sports, fashion, entertainment, politics, or simply want a platform for your voice, English-122: Introduction to Journalism at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is your ticket to real-world experience and a legacy that spans a century. This isn’t just another class—it’s the gateway to joining the dynamic team behind The Arrowhead News Magazine and building the communi

By Alicia Nicholson On Saturday, October 4, BLU Educational Foundation hosted its first ever Black Arts Showcase at Valley College. The event was open to everyone and highlighted the talent and creativity of more than a dozen local black artists. The showcase was advertised as 4 pm to 7 pm but it went until nearly 8 pm. With live music, spoken word performances, visual art displays, paintings and sculptures, there was something for everyone.  Upon entering, the audience was m

By Mylasia Brown, guest writer “Umoja” is a Kiswahili word meaning unity.  It's a program dedicated to focusing on the culture and education experiences  of Black, African American and other students. For me personally Umoja has been a space where I genuinely feel supported and understood. They make you feel very warm and there's always someone to talk to due to the fact that having certain classes can be a lot stress, and Umoja is a space where you can reach out for help or

By Makena Lendahl The rock climbing scene in Sacramento is not one to overlook, as the three major gyms in the greater Sacramento area are taking this niche sport to the next level. Pipeworks, The Boulder Field and Granite Arch are all the rock climbing gyms in the Sacramento area. Their unique characteristics not only set them apart from each other, but also other gyms in the state.  Granite Arch, located in Rancho Cordova, may be the smallest gym on the inside, but its size

By Aaron Garcia The launch of “Valley Up!” is a five-year strategic plan that is also introducing the Centennial Giving Challenge, was launched in August 2025, which is a fundraising competition among employees to support student scholarships and programs. It marked a memorial moment at SBVC and to welcome anyone and everyone with the desire for education to learn. To attend San Bernardino Valley College and become a Wolverine is the plan. President Dr. Contreras SBVC is a co

By Ana Saracho Castanon On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Valley held a Successful Enrollment Lab in the San Bernardino Valley College Assessment Center (ADSS-101) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event was part of a series hosted by Student Services to help students prepare for Fall 2025 registration and understand the enrollment process. I was welcomed by friendly counselors and staff members who were prepared to address all my questions regarding financial aid, educational plans, an

By Alicia Nicholson  Did you know that your classmates are getting free food and personal hygiene items every week from the Valley 360° Resource Center? This service is 100 percent free and is available for all currently registered students to take advantage of once a week.   Students at Valley College may not be aware of the assistance and supportive resources available to them right here on campus. Busy lives or lack of awareness may sometimes prevent them from utilizing th

By Ana Saracho Castanon San Bernardino Valley College’s Nursing Program continues to stand out in California with high completion rates and strong performance on the national licensing exam. The program admits about 60 students each semester, and demand remains high as hundreds of students apply each year. According to SBVC’s completion data, recent classes have achieved graduation rates of 80 to 92 percent for traditional Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students. For the LVN-

By Rachel Mateo On Sept. 10, 2025, the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors approved a major new housing development project called “Moon Camp” that would pave the way for 62-acres of 50 residential housing units and a large marina in the north shore of Big Bear Lake, targeting local wildlife. This project was originally proposed on July 28, 2020; despite the profuse amount of concerns and objections from the Big Bear community, it was ultimately decided that this pr

By Rachel Mateo Starting on Monday, Aug. 25, until Saturday, Dec. 20, Valley College’s Gresham Gallery debuts their latest free exhibition “The Earth Is Still Listening”, featuring many notable, talented  artists like Milford Zornes and Millard Sheets. Throughout this 2025 Fall semester at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors will be able to encounter artworks that celebrate the ever-so-evolving connection between human and nature.  This exhibition is a poetic showcase displaying a ser

By Katherine Vargas On Oct. 4, 2025, I attended the Redlands Oktoberfest Annual Event at Sylvan Park in Redlands, California, hosted by the Redlands Optimist Club. This event has been held every year in October for the past 14 years. This year, it was held on both Saturday Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday Oct. 5  from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event celebrates German culture with traditional food, music, games, and beer. It is a family-friendly event where everyone is w

Free shirts given out to attendees On Thursday, Sept 18, Valley College hosted the fourth annual Black-2-School night to welcome and celebrate SBVC’s black and African American students. This was an event for all students, alumni, staff, and faculty of SBVC regardless of race and ethnicity. From 5 pm to 8 pm, there were games, dancing, and all-around good times. The host for the night was SBVC’s own Keenan Giles, who helped keep the vibes positive and enjoyable throughout the

San Bernardino Valley College's literary magazine Phineas is open for new submissions. The submissions will be accepted until Feb. 22, 2026. We are calling all writers, artists, and photographers to submit their work to the Spring 2026 edition of SBVC’s literary and art magazine. Showcase your best creation. Submission can be made through Valley College's website. Past issues can also be viewed at the link above. Help Create the Magazine on the Technical Side ENGL-125-01: Lit

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