Out with the old, in with the new. Since former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has lost his office to President-elect Hasan Rouhani, the political landscape of Iran is likely to change drastically. The recent political shift could have a major effect on Iran’s foreign relations, as the U.S. will likely[Read More…]
Author: Opinions Editor
‘Mad Men’ entertains and educates audiences, a rare feat in TV
For those who say that television only serves to numb children’s brains and present a farfetched depiction of reality, think again. A 15-time Emmy Award winner, AMC’s “Mad Men” is proof that a television show can entertain its audience while providing invaluable insight into the past. For those unfamiliar with[Read More…]
Our View: Supreme Court rulings are a step toward equality
One big step for same-sex couples, one giant leap for Americans. Wednesday’s Supreme Court rulings concerning federal benefits for same-sex couples and Proposition 8 in California, are a testament to the power of democracy. While reviewing United States v. Warner, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that same-sex couples can receive[Read More…]
Dancing in the desert: Electric Daisy Carnival 2013
There was a mysterious illumination radiating from the middle of the opaque Death Valley this weekend. Upon closer inspection, it proved to be millions of lights: multicolored, brilliant, spinning, energized and mesmerizing lights. It was a celebration of unparalleled proportion, a festival charged with a pulse of electrifying music and[Read More…]
Syria’s civil war is unique and incomparable to previous conflicts
Syria has been making big headlines as of late with news of its civil war worsening. Once thought of as an isolated, unique situation, the Syrian government have been subject to the ire of many countries that want to intervene in the ongoing humanitarian crisis. After the White House announced[Read More…]
Minimum wage in California is too low for recent graduates
While attending a series of graduations recently, I had an epiphany. Through all the hustle and commotion, I realized that the number of graduates using their degrees toward careers will be fewer than the number who will work minimum wage jobs. As many know, minimum wage is currently $8.00 an[Read More…]
Pink Floyd’s signing with Spotify will revive its classic image
The wait is finally over. After fans streamed the 1975 hit “Wish You Were Here” more than one million times, longtime holdout Pink Floyd announced this week that their entire catalog of music would be available to fans on the online music-streaming service Spotify. While Pink Floyd’s announcement did not[Read More…]
Our View: Decision to arm Syrian rebels hurts US interests
To arm the rebels or not to arm the rebels? That is the question. Whether it is nobler to fight against an unpopular Syrian government or stand by and watch as thousands die is a decision that the U.S. has been wrangling with for quite some time. After U.S. intelligence[Read More…]
Edward Snowden’s NSA leak rivals Ellsberg’s Pentagon Papers
For the past week and a half, news about the National Security Agency collecting the phone records of millions of Verizon customers has dominated the narrative. In less than a fortnight, admitted NSA leaker Edward Snowden has become the most polarizing figure in America. To some, Snowden is a hero.[Read More…]
Battle between PS4 and Xbox One has already begun at E3
Every year, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, delivers the latest and greatest products from video game developers and publishers all over the world. With the upcoming releases of Sony’s Playstation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, fans of both consoles are preparing for a console war. As it stands, though,[Read More…]