Tyler Middlestadt If the Earth could speak, she would be screaming for help, and the survival of humans would be the least of her concerns. Why? Because humans are remarkably capable of adapting to harsh life conditions. Survival is what…
Some writing basics for Mr. Eller
Some writing basics for Mr. Eller Brian Eller’s “America’s most outrageous congresswoman” article scarcely addressed the issue of Cynthia McKinney and rather continued on as a rant about racial profiling. Perhaps a more suitable title would have prepared the reader…
The most bizarre argument in favor of racial profiling I have ever seen
Brian Eller’s April 11 column on racial profiling makes several absurd statements regarding the recent port controversy. Specifically, he refers to “the President’s port deal” in which “the president offered to hand over security of our ports.” What is the…
Mr. Eller loses his reader
I have always enjoyed political debate/discussion in any forum. The Mustang Daily is no exception. In particular, Mr. Eller and Ingram are something I read whenever featured. That said I believe Mr. Eller got a little distracted on his Op/Ed…
America's most outrageous congresswoman
Brian Eller Who is Cynthia McKinney? A) an embarrassment to the United States Congress B) a crazy women with ‘unique’ hairstyles C) a congresswomen who should be facing grand jury indictment for striking a police officer D) all of the…
Immigrants might be "illegal," shouldn't be scapegoats
Jack Ingram I read an interesting article in the Mustang Daily last Wednesday about the Cal Poly “Factbook.” According to the article, ethnic and racial diversity is being augmented at Cal Poly. Unfortunately, as was illustrated in Thursday’s letters-to-the-editor section,…
Illegal immigrants keep the American Dream alive
Paul Bittick The primary reaction many Americans have to the topic of illegal immigration is one of xenophobia, the fear of the foreigners. Americans believe that immigrants steal wealth from honest citizens. However, immigrants are an integral part of our…
Office couples: Good or bad?
Jennette Ballas and Aliza Elbert Dilemma: Over the past few months I have developed feelings for a girl that I work with. I want to ask her out, but I’m scared to pursue it because I am unsure of the…
Bring back Jack Ingram
Douglas B. Bruzzone and Michael Matzke Every Tuesday, we used to open up the Mustang Daily trembling with anticipation. Just like a Golden Ticket, there lies Jack Ingram’s wonderful “Soapbox Diaries.” We’ve read the Diary of Anne Frank, and this…
A Casual Encounter of the Sexual Kind
Janice Edman During a recent trip to the salon, I had ample time (four-and-a-half hours to be exact ” it’s a tough life) to read up on the magazines you find in vast, thumbed-through abundance at salons and the…
The Lord of the G-Strings: The Femaleship of the Strings
Daniel Gingras In high school, my grandmother would occasionally house sit when my p-units went out of town. Lucky for us, Jean Gingras, or “Mean Jean Grandma Machine” as we called her, had the daytime energy of a narcoleptic four…