My name is Jeff Yutrzenka, pronounced u-train-ka, and I’m running to be your Associated Student Inc. vice president. My dedication to serving you, the student is why I am running to be your ASI vice president. My commitment has been proven, and my work as a two-term senator-at-large gives you[Read More…]
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Our View- California judge to settle lawsuits against Toyota
Let us take a moment and reflect on the days of being a teenager. Consider a 15-year-old. From the moment one turns 15, the one thing that is on any teenager’s mind is that in just one year, they will be granted the ultimate freedom — a driver’s license. Parents[Read More…]
Our View- Mother hacks son’s Facebook account, son sues
Facebook is hilarious. Besides the random groups and fan pages, one of the funniest occurrences on the Web site is a hacked status. On the other hand, a hijacked account is not as funny. A hacked status is funny because your Facebook friends can usually tell that it’s not you.[Read More…]
Our View- Rep. Stupak highlights danger of voter apathy
America is headed in the wrong direction. No, we’re not talking about our supposed march toward socialism or the passage of the health care bill. We’re referring to the ongoing assault on moderation, with Democrat Rep. Bart Stupak being the latest casualty. According to the Associated Press, Stupak’s Michigan district[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- Goverment needs to expand HUD’s scope
In response to the column by Gerry Wachovsky dated April 6th, I offer the following: Grow up! We live in the United States of America and the last time I checked every American had the same rights. This includes homeless ones. Golf is a game, the library is a resource[Read More…]
Vote or die, student participation in ASI election is important
From April 12-15, Cal State Long Beach students will be given the opportunity to voice their opinions in the Associated Student, Inc. elections. Yet, true to form, the vast majority of the student body will end up not voting — like they always do. Everyone knows the White House isn’t[Read More…]
Our View- ASI recreation center fee increase is PR failure
If you have lived in Long Beach long enough you know its weather can be chaotic. Better yet, if you were in Long Beach last week, you know that one day you could be wearing a raincoat and the next a swimsuit. The finances of the CSU system is just[Read More…]
Homeless need identification cards, universal etiquette system
Golf has an etiquette system. Libraries do too, too. Why can’t there be a universal etiquette system for the homeless? I realize that some people are down on their luck and in an economy as bad as ours, some people have to resort to extreme measures. But you know what?[Read More…]
Our View- Cortines, LAUSD to limit intradistrict transfers
The Obama administration’s “Race To the Top” education initiative carried out a crucial first step by granting two states, Delaware and Tennessee, $600 million in federal aid last Monday. We may be biased in saying this — we want nothing but the best for the Sunshine State — but California[Read More…]
Our View- Sarah Palin to speak at CSU Stanislaus event
California State University, Stanislaus, in wake of their gold anniversary, has invited Sarah Palin to speak at their 50th Anniversary Gala. Like most things Sara Palin, post-2008, the invitation has stirred controversy. Professors and students at the university are protesting her appearance, citing the confidentiality of Palin’s compensation. But, does[Read More…]