We at the Daily 49er were shocked when it was revealed that students in San Jose State University’s online courses were more likely to fail than students who took the same course in-person. According to San Jose Mercury News, only 29 percent of SJSU students passed an online remedial math[Read More…]
Author: Opinions Editor
Bradley Manning’s work with WikiLeaks will leave a lasting legacy
Although he will most likely spend the remainder of his life in prison, former U.S. Army soldier Bradley Manning will not soon be forgotten. In accordance with his leak of more than 700,000 classified documents to WikiLeaks, Manning was convicted of espionage, theft and computer fraud by a military judge[Read More…]
Successful immigration reform is vital for the future of the GOP
After the Senate passed an immigration bill that modeled parts of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in June, a national conversation has intensified over the fate of more than 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. As the focus turns to the House[Read More…]
MTV anniversary should spark change on the once-giant network
At 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 1, 1981, a little-known music network called MTV debuted on television screens across New Jersey. The first words uttered on the network were from of one of its creators, John Lack. According to an article from History.com, Lack introduced the network to viewers with the[Read More…]
Our View: Senate plan to fix loan interest rates will hurt students
If the U.S. has learned anything in the past few decades, it is to never trust Congress to get anything done properly. After subsidized student loan interest rates doubled to 6.8 percent on July 1, many Americans were angry that Congress failed to keep the rates low. After much debate,[Read More…]
British royal family provides leadership and economic benefits
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made royal history Monday after the Duchess gave birth to the third in line to the British throne. The royal son, George Alexander Louis, was met with widespread adoration from Anglophiles around the world. While many celebrated the royal birth, some took the opportunity[Read More…]
‘Pacific Rim’ has the potential to be a modern-day cult classic
At first glance, “Pacific Rim” may seem like a film with modest reviews and a big, bloated Hollywood budget. Yet underneath it all, the film has the potential to achieve cult classic status. By definition, a cult classic is a film, TV show or piece of music that despite initial[Read More…]
‘Rolling Stone’ cover of alleged Boston bomber is fair and justified
Since it debuted on Nov. 9, 1967, celebrities from around the world have sought to be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. From musicians like John Lennon to politicians like President Barack Obama, hundreds of important and unique people have appeared on the magazine’s cover over the years. Never[Read More…]
Our View: Napolitano’s inexperience should concern UC Regents
The process of picking someone to lead one of the nation’s top public university systems can be a difficult ordeal. Last week, University of California officials announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano was their choice to be the next UC president. Citing her experience in government, UC Regent[Read More…]
Public outcry and zeal hurt the prosecution in Zimmerman trial
Last week, George Zimmerman was acquitted of all crimes — including manslaughter and second-degree murder — in the Trayvon Martin shooting case. Following the verdict, a large national debate about race and the controversial “stand your ground” law began in response to the jury’s decision. While the national debate brought[Read More…]