Well, all you Cal State Long Beach folks, it’s time to put this 60-year-old newspaper down for its long winter’s nap. The Daily 49er staff would like to thank our many readers for supporting us as we strive to meet the challenges of quality journalism to the best of our[Read More…]
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Our View-Che artwork becomes rebel with a cause
Perhaps one day a visionary Daily 49er staff will insist on changing the name of Cal State Long Beach’s pre-eminent student newspaper to one that doesn’t harken to the golden age of California racism; the Gold Rush of 1849. The entire mythology that greedy, murdering mining rats should be considered[Read More…]
Intel wields corporate tommy gun in modern cops and robbers game
The days of Bonnie and Clyde are over. The romanticized criminal protagonists from yesteryear have dissolved and in their place we are left with a bunch of wealthy, arrogant nerds trying to be cool. You won’t see any more Robin Hoods stealing your hearts away with selfless acts of societal[Read More…]
Tiger not out of the ‘woods’ until he makes public disclosure
Those who are cynical about the extensive amount of coverage on the Tiger Woods accident — in the wake of announcements of the 30,000 troop surge to Afghanistan and an economy that sucks almost as much as the Great Depression — simply don’t understand the power of infotainment. Americans feed[Read More…]
This Week in Cartoons-Last week for ‘This Week in Cartoons’
The black leather chairs facing the Learning Assistance Center and the Academic Advising Center at the Horn Center are filled with panicky students trying to cram last minute projects and constantly checking their Facebook pages. In my three years at this institution, I’ve seen how technology has revolutionized the way[Read More…]
‘Cougars’ can teach younger cats about sex without scratching
Older men having relationships with younger woman is no new phenomenon. However, older women who find themselves with younger men are taboo-worthy. A high profile example of this is Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. I am of course referring to “Cougars,” the feisty name that refers to the older women[Read More…]
Climate change scandal challenges the objectivity of science
Science has long been a champion of progress, heralded as humanity’s only objective endeavor. It has cured our young, alleviated the pain of our old and taken us to the heavens. Science, in its success, has become a model of credibility and a source of authority. Needless to say there[Read More…]
Our View-Troop surge a page out of Bush playbook
We are amazed when the White House throws out numbers and figures in place of tangibles like the lives of Americans. Last Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced a plan to send 30,000 troops to join the already 68,000 in Afghanistan. This measure is supposed to take full effect by next[Read More…]
Our View- CSU needs new atrium to view corruption
Government corruption does not surprise us at the Daily 49er. We’ve been around for 60 years. It happens. When it happens in our university system, though, surprise has no bearing on the issue. Corruption, when it occurs in the hands of those entrusted with educating our youth, is much harder[Read More…]
President Obama should avoid artificial deadlines with Iranians
The Islamic Republic of Iran is at an important crossroads. It has been nearly six months since the country was rocked by violence and demonstrations following the June 12 presidential elections. To the dismay of many in the West, this was not another revolution; this was a civil rights movement.[Read More…]