“Julio, you can’t appreciate Valentino because you’re tacky,” a friend told me after I mentioned that spending more than $1,000 on a dress from the Italian designer — or any garment for that matter — is just silly. I couldn’t agree with her more. I don’t really watch what I[Read More…]
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Finishing college career because of unit caps unfair to students
Last week something occurred that should worry every Cal State Long Beach student. The Curriculum and Educational Policies Council suggested to Associated Students Inc. that a “cap” be placed on the number of units students can take before graduating. But what exactly does this mean? If enacted to the letter,[Read More…]
Afghanistan needs U.S. exit
“We did not ask for this mission, but we will fulfill it. The name of today’s Military Operation is Enduring Freedom. We defend not only our precious freedoms, but also the freedom of people everywhere to live and raise their children free from fear.” This statement was made by former-President[Read More…]
Our View- U.S. high court should hear Prop ‘H8’
What looks like an “everlasting” battle between same-sex couples and marriage traditionalists could be nearing a climax. A California Supreme Court lawsuit to overturn Proposition 8, the measure passed in November to proclaim marriage as between one man and one woman, has heated up. Opponents, who argue same-sex couples should[Read More…]
U.S. indebted to Afghanistan
America’s “Great Liberating” attitude, meant to sound as heroic as “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” is slowly fading away. Let’s look beyond our own welfare. Will we stand for “liberty and justice for all” and present no compromise to struggle? Our reputation and integrity rests in Afghanistan. Victory won’t be easily achieved[Read More…]
Bigness of man’s ‘package’ not determined by feet and hands
There is so much information floating around in this day and age that it is hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. When it comes to sex, it is important to know exactly what is going on; so, we should explore the “ins” and “outs” of what myths are flowing[Read More…]
Text messaging foils human interaction
Sometimes I wonder if anyone remembers what it’s like to “Laugh Out Loud” anymore. Phone calls are becoming part of the past, like the days when soda was 10 cents and gas was under a dollar per gallon. Last year, Nielsen Mobile reported that the average American cell phone user[Read More…]
Tragic teen death met with irresponsibility
Watching someone get beaten to death is heart wrenching. When that someone is beaten by more than one person — say four or five — sadness just might become anger. One might wonder, “What is wrong with these people?” Thoughts like these have to be a common reaction to the[Read More…]
Our View-Super seniors get sand kicked in faces
We here at the Daily 49er, much like our beloved university, realize the power of the economy. It fuels our cars, warms our houses, feeds our younger siblings and keeps our mothers in pretty little dresses. Oftentimes, however, the economy isn’t so nice and, like any other abstract human concept,[Read More…]
Our View-Failed execution pokes holes in debate
“Stick him again,” seemed to be the mantra of the Ohio execution team when it unsuccessfully poked convicted murderer Romell Broom full of holes last month. The executioners tried for two hours to put Broom to death, but they couldn’t find a vein. Imagine the delight of sadistic witnesses when[Read More…]