This could be the most exceptional or disappointing political year in recent history. Because of health care reform, Americans have an opportunity to join the rest of the industrialized world in providing universal health care.
Quantity versus quality: Pros and cons of SLO grocery stores
You’re hungry, you have little spare time, and you need to buy groceries but with so many different stores how do you decide where to shop?
Returning to America’s core values
We have traded our heritage for unstated truths, that all men are equal, they have evolved from goo with equal rights, among these are marriage of anything to anyone, life and the pursuit of our pleasures.
“Narnia” author weaves a tale of sisterly bonds
When most of us think of C.S. Lewis, we think of his hugely popular “Chronicles of Narnia.” Despite being a longtime devotee of the Narnia books, I never read any of his other works – until this one.
Surviving long distance limbo
Almost every college student has a long distance relationship of one kind or another. And by relationship I mean of any kind — familial, best friend or just one of those people who call you at peak hours of the night.
Yacht’s new album appeals to any music fan
There is nothing inaccessible about Yacht’s new album entitled “See Mystery Lights.” It’s the kind of album I could show anybody and anybody would like it. In fact, I bet it’s on mtvU right now.
Hummus: the (not so) new superfood
In a university filled with gluten-sensitive students, vegetarians, Jews and people who just want to eat something delicious exist, there is one food that rises above all else: hummus.
Discussion of public option necessary for health care reform
I am a granola-crunching, free-trade coffee gulping, socially conscious, 70’s rock n’ roll Jesus Freak. I am a liberal, in part because I like my politicians honest, and despite Rep. Joe Wilson’s (R-SC) outburst during the President’s Address to Congress Sept. 9, Barack Obama hasn’t lied yet.
The back-to-school adventure begins: It’s important to stay balanced when schedules get busy
It’s back-to-school time and everyone is attempting to organize their lives into perfectly color-coded bins purchased from Bed Bath & Beyond — only they have yet to find out that one thing doesn’t fit quite so perfectly into these bins, namely, your relationships (or lack thereof).
Post-WWII novel examines a literature’s ability to unite people
I’ll admit it — I don’t generally read best-sellers. It seems to me that it is due more to advertising than to good writing that they appear on the list in the first place. Nevertheless, I couldn’t help but be intrigued by this title and wanted to know if all the talk about this book was actually deserved.
High Holidays! Jewish high holidays provide fun in the kitchen
From my major, to eating, to watching the Food Network, the topic of food is on my mind most hours of the day. I view food as something I put into my body for nutrition and taste as well as a way to bring people together; food makes the world go round.