It was easy for a lot of different people to chastise the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Most media outlets were instantly skeptical, Republicans finally had a liberal splinter group they could berate to take the heat off of their Tea Party, and even Stephen Colbert tried to provide some directional aid.
Greek leaders muddle ‘apology’
It’s not often you’ll apologize for something without admitting you’ve done it. But that’s the strategy Cal Poly greeks are now using.
Good, even for profit, is good
Several weeks ago, in this liberal column, I laid some groundwork on how companies could be part of the solution to large political, social and economic problems that exist today. Most of the time I find that they are the problem, but that really isn’t true, nor is it fair.
A thank you to our great country
America today lies in a critical place. We sit at the corner of history, where our rich past meets a progressive future.
Free speech trumps ignorant party
Eighteenth century French writer, Voltaire, once wrote, “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to death your right to say it.” Ironically, he also had a not-so striking revelation: “Common sense is not so common.”
‘Nava-ho’ party was ignorant, investigation is no better
From the actions of greek life to those of campus administrators, the “Nava-hos” incident this past week showed some of the worst of our university to the world.
Colombini makes the grade
In a Facebook status earlier this week, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Jason Colombini gave a peek into his life as a regular college student.
Story ideas flowing after Armstrong Q-and-A with Mustang News
In what’s become a semi-annual tradition at Mustang News, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong joined the staff for a Q-and-A on Monday morning.
Obamacare highlights administration’s flaws
I’ve given President Barack Obama every chance to redeem himself on his signature Affordable Care Act (ACA) during the past month and a half. The “train wreck,” as many Congressional Republicans have dubbed it, finally hit me.
Big businesses pose problems
I learned in class the other day that the internal motto of Google is: “Don’t be evil.” When I think about major corporations, ‘evil’ isn’t exactly the adjective that comes to mind, but it’s damn close.
A thank you to our veterans
Over the past week, we’ve been inundated with hundreds of ads all over television, the Internet, and the radio reminding us to “thank our veterans.” While it’s an important message to send to the American people, perhaps the more important question to ponder is, “Why do we thank our veterans?”