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.

Discussion of public option necessary for health care reform

I am a granola-crunching, free-trade coffee gulping, socially conscious, 70’s rock n’ roll Jesus Freak. I am a liberal, in part because I like my politicians honest, and despite Rep. Joe Wilson’s (R-SC) outburst during the President’s Address to Congress Sept. 9, Barack Obama hasn’t lied yet.

Op-ed: Those unhappy with appearance should consider options

Are the ugly ducklings forever destined to remain alone? A study revealed that contrary to the popular adage “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” objective standards do exist.

More needle exchanges could help curb AIDS epidemic

Since the first diagnosis of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the U.S. in 1981, more than 500,000 Americans have died from the disease.

Facebook: A college graduate’s accomplice or enemy?

Students’ Facebook profiles can work for or against them when employers look to social networking sites to prescreen potential employees.

Driving under the influence of a cell phone

A study by psychologists at the University of Utah found that subjects who talk on the phone show the same signs of impaired driving as when they drove intoxicated.

To tweet or not to tweet

In 1600, Shakespeare wrote one of the most famous quotations in literature: “to be, or not to be.”
Fast-forward 400 years, and that line might as well be: “to tweet, or not to tweet.”

Op-Ed: Chris Brown’s apology not enough

“Chris Brown should get his ass kicked,” the Smoke Jumpers sing. They’re right.

Summer parking should be free

Let’s be honest, Cal Poly is a ghost town during the summer. Students shouldn’t have to spend $115 on a parking pass when the parking lots are empty during summer.

Txting Taboo: Should it be allowed in classrooms?

California has imposed a cell phone ban on drivers. Will the mobile phone ban extend to classrooms next?

BLOG: Obama urged change on Fourth

President Obama gave his weekly address, urging citizens to put forth the same spirit as the country’s first system.