The position of opinions editor appealed to me for many reasons. Nevertheless, there is only one reason worth mentioning: As opinions editor, I would be allowed to mediate, or in another sense facilitate, intellectual discussion on this campus. As a person who consistently thirsts for knowledge, the Daily 49er’s opinions[Read More…]
Opinions
All letters to the editor, commentary, opinions, editorial boards, etc. Movie/tv show/book/music reviews should go in arts and life.
Letter to the Editor – CSULB does need ‘New Rules’
Finally! Gerry, thank you for doing what the Union Weekly cannot: Bash idiotic crap on this campus. You forgot to mention the crazy techno guy a couple of Wednesdays ago. I think you need to start looking at Associated Students Inc. and giving them some power punches like you have[Read More…]
Our View- Villaraigosa aims to cut pay for city employees
In efforts to salvage as many jobs as possible, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants all city employees to take pay cuts.With the city council bluntly announcing that 3,000 jobs would be cut in addition to the 1,000 that are already being removed, Villaraigosa thought he could save the day[Read More…]
CSULB students’ actions call for new rules, Bill Maher style
For as long as I can remember I have been a Bill Maher fan. From his ABC show “Politically Incorrect” to his current show, HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” I have always admired Maher’s political commentary. Last weekend “Real Time” began its eighth season on HBO, and if you’ve[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- On some issues, MacDonald is right
I’m sure you’re quite sick of receiving e-mails and letters concerning Professor MacDonald. Like previous writers, I am not writing to defend him or most of his views. And unlike previous writers, this has nothing to do with freedom of speech. I merely believe that in one area of his[Read More…]
Academic ‘left’ opposes free speech, academic freedom
For nearly four years the Cal State Long Beach community has seen repeated attacks on me. Powerful activist organizations — the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League — have come to campus to condemn me. Several departments at the university have issued public denunciations, and I have been[Read More…]
Sex, self-esteem are paired
Abstinence-only classes have apparently inspired the results we have been looking for — abstinence. But is this really the most effective way to keep children from unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases? How about a hug from a concerned parent or long chat with a friend about what goes on[Read More…]
Our View- Nuclear power a way of ‘making progress’
“There will be those who welcome this announcement, and those who strongly disagree with it,” President Barack Obama said last Tuesday. This statement was in reference to his administration’s plan to fight climate change with nuclear energy. Last Tuesday, Obama announced that he would give about $8 billion in government-loan[Read More…]
Petty theft charges prevent employment, make life harder
We constantly hear about people being convicted of misdemeanors, but we rarely hear how it affects their job prospects, or how applicants with a criminal record appear to potential employers. Have you ever been to the local supermarket and witnessed a fellow shopper’s attempt to conceal an item in their[Read More…]
Our View – Affirmative action not defendable policy
This country is built on foundations absent of entitlement. The meritocracy built on these foundations has developed a society unlike any other. We are not judged by the color of our skin; and the proper noun that follows our first name has no bearing on our future. It wouldn’t be[Read More…]