I’m not interested in politics, polls or any politician. I’m not interested in ideology or even government as an institution. I am interested in forward-thinking ideas and in how policies affect individuals.
It’s time to rein in the Federal Reserve
For those of you who left the country over spring break, your currency exchanges may have left you with less cash when the Fed monetized $1 trillion worth of debt in the form of treasury bonds.
An education by other means could be worth as much
Today, let us be bold and venture a question which is almost taboo to our social class: Is the college degree worthwhile? Many more students are attending college than any time in history. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Alicia Silverstone’s not the only one that’s clueless
As with much of the college vernacular, the term “clueless” has evolved during the last decade. In the ’90s, “clueless” referred to a girl who knew nothing about the real world, a girl we would now classify as a princess.…
Guest column misunderstood college based fee issues
In response to “CLA Students shouldn’t have to foot the bill” by Lauren Stupek: Based on the number of things that have seemingly gone “unaddressed,” it seems that you just aren’t paying attention to the situation. Yes, Baker makes a…
A spring break guide to “shotgun”
Between traveling by bike, bus and foot, Cal Poly students rarely need to claim a car’s front seat. But for those returning home for spring break,1 the eternal struggle with siblings to navigate the radio and have access to an…
Result of voting no will be less access to classes you need
Crappy priority registrations. Ever been through one of them? You e-mail the professor to explain your situation and you beg and plead that you need this class in order to move on to the next series within your expected graduation…
No change in imperialistic policies with new administration
With all the campaign rhetoric of change in foreign policy now fading in the memories of the public, the new administration is starting on plans to increase the intensity of the war in Afghanistan. On Tuesday, Vice President Biden announced…
Democrats should keep education a priority
Today is the last day to vote on the college based fee referendum. I have read the pros and cons on this issue and I feel that despite the legitimate concerns articulated by music major Patricia Rosas in her statement…
CLA students shouldn’t have to foot the bill
There have been many arguments made in support of the increase in college based fees in the last few weeks. However, several questions remain unanswered. Faculty and staff, including President Baker, who support the increase have remained vague as to…
Count booze intake by servings, not drinks
I have chosen alcohol as my word this week, so all of you under 21 should stop reading right now. Anyway, I know none of you underage college students would let alcohol even touch your lips. As Cal Poly students,…