Increased police brutality on non-violent protesters, Gandhi would not approve
Christina Sziatinszky
December 6, 2011
Peaceful protest, is an American citizen’s right by law, but in the chaos brewing from the many Occupy protests, it seems as though the police may have forgotten that. It also appears they only know how to respond with brutal force, like using pepper spray, mace, tear gas, rubber bullets and other... Read more »
It is time to put an end to bullying
Katherine Ruiz
December 4, 2011
The causes and effects of bullying are frequently shown in the media – on news reports, movies and television programs. Incidents of kids and teens suffering from bullying are nothing new, yet the issue stands at large, as bullying isn’t always prevented. Tragedies are shown on news reports when... Read more »
The internet and its looming censorship
Mel Rudkiewicz, Staff Writer
December 2, 2011
Big Brother is stepping up his online surveillance! Not only will consumers be under threat from the new Internet censorship bill as their Internet service provider regulates viewing content, but large domains will be at risk from the ramifications of users accessing or committing copyright infringement. Piracy... Read more »
Don’t be so scared of the Internet, America
Sam Ribakoff
November 25, 2011
Maybe you’ve seen the “Creativeamerica” people around campus. They’re very nice-looking young people wearing black polo shirts who politely ask you to sign a petition to “stop piracy of movies and music”. As their website says “Creativeamerica brings together actors, directors, studio employees... Read more »
Going the distance with education
Valerie Serrano
November 25, 2011
The popularity of distance education programs is on the rise in many states. It allows individuals with busy schedules, full time jobs, or those who live in remote areas to get a steady education. Though it is a good alternative for many, there have been concerns on whether something is lost in that... Read more »
Placing bets at the elephant races
Wayne Neal
November 23, 2011
The Republicans presidential hopefuls, a very mixed bag Who is their best chance? That’s the great debate in the Republican Party. The Presidential election is fast approaching, and President Barack Obama is concluding his first term in the office. The Republicans are trying to sort through their... Read more »
Is It Graffiti, Advertising, or Art?
Mel Rudkiewicz
November 22, 2011
A blaze of color could soon adorn more walls in the Los Angeles area, as the city gathers momentum in making amendments to the mural ordinance, which for many, would be a welcome shift for the artistic beauty of old Los Angeles. Los Angeles was once considered ‘The City of Murals’, but these iconic... Read more »
Sexualization of young women – ‘Oh Lola’ perfume campaign
Mel Rudkiewicz
November 16, 2011
She’s America’s sweetheart, and the star of the upcoming ‘Breaking Dawn’, but it seems 17-year-old Dakota Fanning has found herself a new role; landing herself a starring role in the latest controversial advertising campaign surrounding Marc Jacobs ‘Oh Lola’ fragrance. ‘Oh Lola’ Marc... Read more »
Why you definitely want to be in the college football business
Sam Ribakoff
November 15, 2011
On Nov. 9, a group of students at U.C. Berkeley decided to set up tents on campus to support of the international Occupy movement and to demand their own economic justice. At the end of the night, 39 students and one professor were arrested for unlawful congregation on school grounds. A video of U.C.... Read more »
Undecided majors falter students’ graduation goals
Maria Dimera
November 10, 2011
Having had to take an extra semester, one can only advise new students to plan ahead and see a counselor more than a few times each semester, with a clear goal in mind. Many students start their college journey by taking general education classes with an “undecided” major, while others come with... Read more »
