Most American Indian nations detest the distorted history of the first “American Thanksgiving” between indigenous peoples and the pilgrims. Traditionally, we write an article debunking myths about the “first” Thanksgiving in order to provide alternate perspectives on one of America’s biggest ongoing lies; the tender story about turkey, cranberry sauce[Read More…]
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Unwed S. Korean mothers fight back
A taboo demand has begun to be whispered through South Korea; women who are not married and pregnant want to keep their babies. In the U.S., where mothers are given numerous rights concerning their children, people probably have a hard time understanding the threat imposed on South Korean women and[Read More…]
This Week in Cartoons-Art student sees no artistry in dwindling educational funds
Debra Burrough walks into the Fiber room right on time. No, this is not a club or a bar, though it makes a great name for one. The Fiber room is a place in the fine arts department where men knit without a care in the world, and there’s artwork[Read More…]
Our View-Hunger becomes national security issue
One of the topics that rarely reach the American public is expanding hunger within our structures. The ugly phrase “very low food security” has surfaced in our government’s lexicon that should send off red flags, but is likely so disturbing, we don’t want to acknowledge its existence. Perhaps starving children[Read More…]
M. Night Shyamalan; worst producer in Hollywood’s history
I love Sunday. It is a great day for being lazy, watching football and procrastinating on homework that should have already been done the week prior. It’s also a great day for watching movies. It is hard for my Sunday to be ruined, but this week the unthinkable happened. As[Read More…]
Our View- Mexico drug cartels create narco-widows
Desperate families that reside in drug-infested cities and states in Mexico seem to be living their lives with a “if you can’t beat them, join them” attitude. Drugs have lured in the youth of Mexico, demolishing once positive attitudes. Desperate fathers have turned to smuggling resulting in countless jail sentences.[Read More…]
Knowing where your sex partners bedded important for intimacy
The number of people one “sleeps with” can be a thought on any person’s mind when meeting someone they might be attracted to. When students were asked how many sexual partners they claim to have, a variety of answers were received along with a spectrum of opinions about the number.[Read More…]
Letter to the editor-Students support faculty push for academic equity
This is in response and solidarity to the article published Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 “Latino Faculty Want to End ‘Brown Out’ at The Beach.” We, as students of Cal State Long Beach, appreciate the time and consideration that may have been given to the designation of a presidential commission on[Read More…]
Our View-War comes natural; peace takes practice
If you are a member of Earth, every war is your war. Whether you choose to ignore it, turn an ignorant ear or pose a challenge to end it — it’s yours and ours. By allowing war to continue in our names, we are condoning its existence; we practice and[Read More…]