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Getting screened for cancer far better than guessing

Nothing is perfect. Sure, we can believe that something is perfect, but in reality, everything and everyone has flaws. Imperfections are the things that make us people. If we did not have flaws, what would we strive for in life? Recently, the American Cancer Society has come under fire because[Read More…]

No money makes Outpost doors hard to pry open

The 49er Shops would like to respond to the editorial printed in the Nov. 9, 2009 issue of the Daily 49er regarding Americans with Disabilities Act access at the Outpost Grill and Convenience Store. It is important to note that the Shops are in full compliance with all ADA regulations[Read More…]

Our View-Summer aid cuts are de facto segregation

Nobility is an archaic concept we Americans aren’t very familiar with. The titles of Lord, Duke, Count and Sir don’t exist in our humble attempt at meritocracy. In fact, this country is founded on a Constitution that explicitly forbids the issuing of such appellations. We live in a system where[Read More…]

Our View-Outpost should open doors for disabled

We’re digging into our “What the hell were they thinking?” file because this one’s at the top of the stack. We’re not accusing those who design or approve blueprints for new Cal State Long Beach buildings of smoking crack; the new Outpost eatery and convenience store kind of answers that[Read More…]

Gen. McChrystal had part in Tillman cover up

Resting on a wall of the living room in the apartment shared by my brother and me is a framed print of a drawing by artist Mike Sullivan. The image within that frame is of Pat Tillman. In it, Pat Tillman the football player shakes the hand of Pat Tillman[Read More…]

Our View-Domestic abuse refugees need protection

We have heard amazing stories about people who have found a safe haven in the United States through the process of political asylum. We praise the Obama administration for trying to expand this program to include victims of domestic violence. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for[Read More…]

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