Stop giving Palin such a hard time

Stephanie England’s article about Gov. Sarah Palin is a typical example of liberal rhetoric: full of ironies. Placing blame or declaring hatred is easier than researching the truth.

England delights in what she believes might have been an unintentional revelation of Sarah Palin’s personality when she is overheard asking Joe Biden, “Can I call you Joe?” (the word “ya” was a Tina Fey/SNL skit.

Washington's discord shouldn't interrupt America's symphony

Consider the relationship between politicians and the fears of their constituencies. If enough Americans were horrified at the sight of the color red, so too would be politicians. There would, of course, be different shades of madness endorsed by the politicians.

Letters to the editor

Bikers aren’t entitled to bike racks “But officer, I shouldn’t get a ticket for parking my car illegally! There weren’t any spots by my class!” Such is the logic of bikers who feel entitled to have open bike racks by every building. Is it not enough that bikers don’t have to pay a dime to lock their bikes to a bike rack? Why does this “entitlement” mentality kick in and cause some bikers to feel like it is their right to have large bike racks next to every building? Many students who pay a good chunk of change to park their cars on campus have to park far from their classes because there is not an abundance of close student parking.

Guest column: Debate analysis

Hailed as the Super Bowl of the political arena, expectations were high over the influence Thursday’s VP debate would have on the world we wake up to November 5. The face-off was hyped up to be a bloody clash between a brilliantly skilled orator: Joe Biden, and a rambling yet adorable airhead: Sarah Palin.

Life's too short to be apathetic

If you find yourself lounging somewhere on campus today and you happened to forget to bring your iPod, I implore you to casually listen to the conversations of passersby. Not eavesdropping per se – more like changing the frequency on the radio dial. See what topics you can pick up.

Overcoming a wave of anxiety

I’m nauseous, I can literally feel my heart in my chest, my hands and feet have gone numb and taking a breath feels damn near impossible. I am drowning in my own thoughts and the surface seems far out of reach.

Most people don’t understand the severe physical reaction the body can have from anxiety.

CP working to secure more bike parking

I read your article titled “Bike offenders blame crowded racks” on Oct. 3. I thought it might be good for me to share my experience with bike parking racks on campus.
My company is Peak Racks, which supplies Cal Poly with the majority of their bike racks.

Look both ways: this isn't 'Frogger'

I love the idea of a world where no one is murdered, a world where no one senselessly dies, even a world where no one sensibly dies. You could say that I wouldn’t harm a fly, but when I drive in San Luis Obispo (and more specifically on campus) I abandon my entire peace-loving attitude, and turn to wholly encompassing road-rage.

There's more to the financial blame game than government

Well, the political rhetoric is heating up, the bailout package has passed, and no one knows if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. And let me tell you, I don’t know either; anyone who says they do is either lying or delusional. Economics had just gotten far too complicated for even economists to truly understand.

The economics of breakfast

Some days ago, Slim to None was low on food and short on money and started paying attention to the food prices on items before purchasing them.

Breakfast is certainly the most important meal of the day. Without it, lunch and dinner would be bit players and may lose out to the forces of “brunch” and “siesta.

Prop 8 is un-Californian

I came to California for the beaches, the people and the progressive outlook this state takes on issues.

This is why I am saddened by Proposition 8 on the November ballot – it goes against the view that all are equal under the law.

The conservative underdogs of California are once again butchering the constitution by leading the effort on the initiative that asks voters to decide whether or not to ban gay marriage, after the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage last May.