Arizona borders on intolerance
Arizona's new anti-immigration law, SB 1070, is cruel and racist.
From SMC's Debate Team: should abortions be publicly funded?
The Debate Team goes head-to-head over whether abortions should be publicly funded.
Breaking promises: Obama opens shores to drilling
President Barack Obama breaks campaign promise and surrenders our shores to oil companies.
Marijuana reform necessary, but unlikely
Once again California stands on the verge of setting a precedent with marijuana policy reform. The "Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010," which will appear on November's ballot, will position California voters at the forefront of the marijuana legalization movement.
Obama plays into Bush's plan
He came into office promising change, but President Barack Obama is upholding many crucial Bush-era policies.
Associated Students fall short in providing open and fair elections
The Associated Students throw democracy aside and give SMC students a farce.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.