Democracy relies on political awareness

Last week, a question was posed to me that stopped my mind in its tracks.

History will define George W. Bush

George W. Bush will be remembered in history as one of the greatest presidents of all time.

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Ever since the first settlers arrived in America, we have been a culture dependent on farming and agriculture, whether we recognize it or not. George Washington’s primary source of income wasn’t from being a war hero and it wasn’t being from being the first President of the United States.

Open the government, then control it

For the seventeenth time since 1977, the United States federal government is experiencing a partial shutdown. But it isn’t the first time Republicans and Democrats are at odds to decide who is at fault.

Political correctness creates wounded society

All hell broke loose last Tuesday. Adam Levine, a.k.a. the only famous member of Maroon 5, was caught muttering the words “I hate this country” on television’s “The Voice.”

Captain America, Iron Man were first popular conservatives

“There’s only one God ma’am, and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t dress like that” a popular Hollywood character actually said.

Recent scandals show dangers of big government

My article this week was supposed to be about Captain America, Iron Man, capitalism and conservative values. Unfortunately, the Obama administration decided to become extremely unconstitutional this week and I’ve had to change my plans.

Crowder: Don’t go into politics

Steven Crowder’s visit to Cal Poly this past week was supposed to be centered around his political comedy act — but the audience got something even better.

Gosnell case raises abortion questions

Fox News correspondent and political comedian Steven Crowder (who will be speaking on Cal Poly’s campus Tuesday at 6 p.m.) recently released a video in which he revealed a large proportion of Americans have heard nothing about the Gosnell abortion trial happening in Pennsylvania.

Sea otters, rape and a broken justice system

My favorite animal of all time is sea otters.

Get the facts, choose news wisely

After a long day of classes I always try to make it to the gym — that, or I eat my feelings. On the days I do make it to the gym, I spend my time flipping through the three major news outlets: CNN, MSNBC and Fox News.