Category: Opinion
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Fashion creative outlet for self expression
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Fashion: /faSHun/: The manner in which somebody expresses himself or herself to be free and shouldn’t be judged for.
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BackTalk: Dairy, for better or worse
Dairy industry exploits cattle by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor Dairy is scary. Despite what your parents probably told you about milk when you were a child, it’s actually bad for you.
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Zoning out can cause distraction
by AARON FLORES//Staff Writer I always catch myself staring off into space just thinking about different stuff.
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United States must assist Syria during war with ISIS
by CALEB BROWN//Staff Writer The United States should be doing more in the Syrian war and the fight against Isis.
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Trump less qualified than Clinton to run for office
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Vermin Supreme, a homeless man whose platform mostly consists of zombie preparedness, has run for president in every election since 1992. Supreme believes that he brought ridiculousness into politics, and that Donald Trump saw the opportunity to jump in himself.
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BackTalk: Age limit of trick-or-treaters questioned
No age limit for trick-or-treaters by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer With Halloween just around the corner, everyone is getting into the spooky spirit. This includes college students. When it comes to trick or treating, many may think that it is just for kids. However, trick or treating is a classic tradition that even college students can…
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Recent clown sightings causing witch hunt
by REBECCA WILLIAMS//Staff Writer Through the years, clowns have been seen as a source of enjoyment and laughter.
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Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline threatening Native American land
by TOVI OYERVIDEZ//Photo Editor Water is life. You can’t eat money.
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Efforts of war veterans often unappreciated
by CALEB BROWN//Staff Writer I think that American veterans need more attention in the media. Studies show that roughly 20 vets die each day from suicide, and most of them are older than 50. Not many are talking about it because I think everyone, especially the government, is too ashamed of its failure. By that,…
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month marks importance of ending emotional, physical hurt
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor Hurtful words, threats, and pain. All three make up the dangerous recipe of domestic violence. With October in full swing, you will hear everyone talking about breast cancer awareness. But what about domestic violence awareness?
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No gender bias for rape victims
[Editor’s note: This story is the fourth part of the multi-part series “Violated,” examining the horrors of sexual sexual asssault that begins with Issue #1 and concludes in Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs, and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.] by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Sexual…
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Slow drivers in left lane pose traffic concerns
by KACI LIVINGSTON//Staff Writer There is nothing more irritating than being stuck behind a slow driver, except for when there’s an even slower driver in the left lane. In all their years of driving, most people in their ‘20s are not the best drivers out there. However, I do believe that some of us are…
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Segregated housing could drive wedge between races
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor New segregated housing on the campus of California State University Los Angeles is starting to create controversy throughout the nation. CSLA has announced that they will be offering a new segregated residential complex to black students to ensure a “safe place” for them to congregate.
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Marriage, weddings considered waste of time
by SERGIO MADRID//Staff Writer Weddings — the everlasting tradition of bargaining, clever advertisements, and unhappy-endings. The idea behind marriage has slowly progressed over time to the unrealistic fairytale concept we all fuss over today. Some women spend their entire lives preparing for the day they get hitched. Even some men envision their perfect bride…
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BackTalk: Pokémon GO app sparks debate
New gaming trend consumes lives by CALEB BROWN//Staff Writer I grew up on the show “Pokémon,” and I had almost all of the toys. I even collected all the cards. I would take them with me to school and trade with my friends. My friends and I would all talk about the episode that aired…
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Higher cognitive functions due to increased gameplay
by REBECCA WILLIAMS//Staff Writer There are many opinions on what video games can do to a child’s brain and functioning. Video games are one way for people to get away from their work, family, or just the real world, in general. Playing games has been said to corrupt a child’s mind with murder and violence.…
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Increased tuition prices causing rise in student debt
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer The problem with today’s higher education system is the price. The price for college has skyrocketed through the years. It is absolutely ridiculous and puts many in debt at an early age. College tuition has increased by 13 percent in the past five years. Are college students supposed to keep three jobs…
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Release of ‘Stanford rapist’ unjustifiable
by SARA MARSHALL/Editor-in-Chief [Editor’s note: This story is the first part of the multi-series “Violated,” examining the horrors of sexual assault that began with Issue #1 and concludes in Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs, and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.] Brock Turner. It…