Associated Students fall short in providing open and fair elections
The Associated Students throw democracy aside and give SMC students a farce.
Liz Cheney's indifference for the accused has no place in American justice
Liz Cheney leads a crusade against Justice Dept. lawyers who defended terrorists, an action that stands in contrast of American jurisprudence.
Reform is long overdue, it's time for the Catholic Church to change its ways
It is time for the church to end its flawed practice of clerical celibacy, revise the ordination process and allow priests to marry.
Coed Dorms Promise Comfortable Future for LGBT Students
Breaking down gender-norms, coed Dorms are providing LGBT students with more comortable living arrangements.
Parking Meter Woes
Parking enforcers leave good judgement behind and gouge taxpayers for revenue.
America Is Slipping In Their Educational Standards
Compared to other countries, based on graduation rates and test scores, the U.S. is failing in educating their youth.
Freedom to Surf the Internet Under Threat From Corporations
We tend to take for granted the easy accessibility, free usage and liberty to surf the Internet at our own discretion. However, what most don't realize is the freedom to browse limitlessly over the Web is in jeopardy.
The Pitfalls of Internet Cheating
There's no denying the boom in Internet cheating amongst students of the digital generation. The Internet has made cutting and pasting just two clicks away from an "A."
Senator's Double Life Misleads Voters
State Senator, responsible for supporting anti-gay legislation, admitted he is a homosexual.
Freeway Emmisions Harm Families in Nearby Apartments
Truth is, because of air pollution, living in an apartment near a freeway is one of the worst things for your health, especially if you're a child.
Toyota Sacrifices Reputation, Public Safety for Deadly Bottom-line
It seems that Toyota is having more problems then ever because of what seems to be a cover up. If Toyota executives are not forthcoming about their company in front of Congress, then Toyota should be under more scrutiny then ever.
Philadelphia School Sued for Using Laptop to Spy on Student
Last month, a suburban Philadelphia school district was accused of secretly spying on students at home with school-issued laptops.
US Military Causes Infant Deformities, Robs Fallujah of Future Generation
Depleted uranium and white phosphorous are weapons that target not only military personnel and civilians, but the unborn as well. For the US to use these chemicals as war weapons is simply a crime against humanity.
SeaWorld's Greed, Not Killer Whale, Responsible for Animal Trainer's Death
Beautiful to look at from afar, [killer whales] are still the bullies of the sea. And training bullies to do stupid tricks is just asking for trouble.
So Much For Stopping Sarah
She's become a celebrity in the last year and a half. She has been interviewed on countless news programs, written a book and gone on a book tour. She tried to get one job, failed, and quit the job she already had. She sparks debate amongst Americans, draws criticism and sharps lines of division, but paints herself as a hockey mom that drives herself to work. Our differing views on whether or not Sarah Palin is the anti-Christ or the only one that can save our country, is beside the point. The point being that this someone from the middle of nowhere has become a phenomenon not only in the political world, but also in pop culture- a notion that many would be hard pressed to challenge.
Economy Demands Laissez-faire Touch
As the holiday season approaches, Americans are expecting another year of economic depression. With a new President and a new political party in office, the ideology has changed drastically.
Freeganism: Dumpster-Diving Rebels Opt Of Economy
An option out of capitalism, freeganism, or freeganomics, strives to be the ultimate boycott to society's expectations. It's a philosophy whose roots stem from the basic concept of eating for no cost and toning down people's glutinous habits. However, it doesn't stop there.
A Military Affair
A national tragedy of monumental proportions' cause some to ask what went wrong and others to ask what was done wrong
International Students living the American Dream at Santa Monica College?
International students have landed here in California to live the American dream but they could not imagine how much of a nightmare it could become when you finally understand all the existing rules and criteria to let them remain eligible for an F-1 visa.
D.C. Sniper Death Penalty Upsets Religous, Tax-Paying and Cautious Crowds
Last Wednesday, John Muhammad, also known as the "DC Sniper," faced his death sentence via lethal injection. Muhammad and an accomplice killed ten people and wounded three over the course of three weeks in October 2002.