Student civil liberties 'up in smoke' at SMC
School administrators kick medical marijuana patients to the curb in an attempt to keep federal funding.
America opts out of tobacco treaty for fifth year in a row
Of the 168 countries to join the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the United States is still not among them. This is a mistake as it could be crucial in stemming the tide of tobacco-related deaths.
Our appetite for oil, our appetite for destruction
An historical review provides context to Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster.
Cost will kill national ID plan
A proposal has circulated Capitol Hill this past month calling for a national ID card that would contain biometric information, such as fingerprints.
CIA drone attacks are criminal
The CIA has permission to kill unnamed "suspected" militants, which gives pause considering the agencies questionable behavior.
30 days of going green: reduce, reuse, recycle and review
A month dedicated to green living has gone by and Alessandra Catanese recaps her journey. From composting at her apartment to living trash-free, the experience has proved renewably rewarding.
Ignorance fuels meat industry
If we had any idea what occurred in a slaughterhouse, we would all be vegans.
FCC takes a hit in Internet battle
Net neutrality, the movement to keep Internet access free from corporate greed, is not getting the proper attention it deserves from our elected officials.
Anti-immigration roots found in classism
What stands at the heart of America's growing immigration problems however, is not racism but classism. It exists in nearly every facet of American life.
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.
Obama plays into Bush's plan
He came into office promising change, but President Barack Obama is upholding many crucial Bush-era policies.
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.
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.