Edward R. Murrow, regarded as one of the greatest journalists in history, once said, “A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” Government, at times self-serving and corrupt, needs supervision and a well-informed, active public to keep it in order.
Government must expand so citizens aren’t left behind
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.
NSCS strives to reach ‘Platinum’ status
“Once I became an active member, I found that it was a hundred percent more than just putting it on a resume,” Crawford, now co-president, said. “You meet so many people and gain a lot of experience.”
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.
Market music replaces UU entertainment
Construction in the UU plaza has caused ASI to move the UU hour concert series, cut back on the number of bands playing per quarter and create a new music event called Fan Fest.
Downtown shop celebrates HumanKind
Humankind Fair Trade opened up in downtown San Luis Obispo on July 1. The store sells products from more than 35 countries, helping workers in the developing world.
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.