Winning the bid for the 2016 Olympic Games recently became Rio de Janeiro’s biggest source of pride. Last week, that pride turned into desperation as violence erupted in the city, which sent officials on a mission to improve security measures in an effort to show that Rio is indeed safe[Read More…]
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Campus face painter offers his unique perspective on sex, love
Here at Cal State Long Beach, it is almost customary to see a curly-haired guy sitting on the grass on upper campus surrounded by paint, artwork and a variety of students lingering about. Dave Wrathall, a 2007 CSULB graduate with a bachelor’s in film and electronic media, chooses to spend[Read More…]
Our View-Obama expected to sign hate crimes bill
We have at least some good news folks. No, tuition isn’t decreasing and textbooks are not getting any cheaper, but the men and women of the United States Senate finally found a dictionary — and used it. Imagine the stark terror racing through Matthew Shepard’s mind when he was tortured[Read More…]
Our View-Moratorium needed on immigration cops
Federalism is lawful rebellion. On one end it gives individual communities the means to govern themselves. On the other, it encourages a system that harbors abuse. Many Americans — this includes us — have a love/hate relationship with this oxymoron of politics. We applaud a system that allows this sort[Read More…]
Mayans predicted more than mere end of world on horizon
The Mayans — and film director Roland Emmerich — warned us. “2012”, set to be released Nov. 13, will give us yet another view of the end-of-the-world motif from the guy who is the best director of the Doomsday genre. I am positive the film is going to be a[Read More…]
Couch Potato-Wolverine BBQ
Students must be involved speaking out for higher education
As students of the higher education system in California, we have rights and responsibilities, but we have given our silent consent to others. We are not taking the initiative to become active in determining our future. I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard students say, “All I want[Read More…]
Jean and Chema-redundant
Our View-Governor slapped around by high court
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals adroitly gave Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger the ego-busting smackdown he deserves last week when it rejected his inadequate plan to ease prison overcrowding. Schwarzenegger’s ongoing arrogance has reached such a plateau, the high court stopped just shy of holding him in contempt of court[Read More…]
Our View-Nobody seeks the change we wish to see
One of Mahatma Ghandi’s most famous quotes, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” doesn’t seem to apply to Cal State Long Beach students, unless they are seeking no change. Our education continues to face extremely difficult challenges and most of our community remains silent.[Read More…]