There has been much discussion since the 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama concerning what American racism and classism might look like in the 21st century. Here was a clear historic anomaly — a black man holding the most sacred office…
California Dream Act less than a dream
Brendan Pringle is an English senior and Mustang Daily conservative columnist. It was a landmark day for illegal immigrant advocates all over the state of California when Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Dream Act — a bill that grants…
A liberal's lament
I want to talk about the experience of being a liberal in today’s intellectual climate. Though I’ve always worn my political sentiments close to the surface, I feel that deeper down there lurks a more transcendental set of beliefs which,…
Palm Theatre offers a different movie experience for SLOcals
Erin Hurley is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily San Luis Obispo lifestyle columnist. I love movies. I think they’re like a little escape from daily life. When I go see a movie, I can kind of suspend reality for…
Boo Boo Records: SLO's 37-year-old music legend
Like any good business, the music industry doesn’t stay still — it’s always evolving and growing with new genres, new trends and (maybe most importantly) the way music is bought and listened to. It seems like everyone just jumps on…
Focus should now shift to Pakistan
In the aftermath of bin Laden’s death, our government has discovered some facts that are implicating the Pakistani government was in cahoots with bin Laden.
Tax reform does not have to be so taxing
Jeremy Cutcher is a political science senior and Mustang Daily liberal columnist. One of the many issues dominating the beltway media right now is the issue of the debt ceiling. There seems to be broad consensus that the debt ceiling…
‘Majorcentrism’ making students feel special
Aside from neon tank tops, Apple products and construction paraphernalia, something else has taken up a seemingly boundless presence on campus. It is invisible yet nuanced in every printed flyer, every custom T-shirt, every clique-covered locale. It is, of course,…
Government: a bigger problem than you think
Conservative columnist welcomes students back from spring break with an in-depth discussion about the government, and how it can be improved.
Fox News holds back Ron Paul Revolution
Conservative columnist takes on Fox News for their portrayal of Representative Ron Paul.