Democrats and Republicans rarely agree, so it should come as no surprise there is conflict over President Obama’s health care proposal. Recently, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) sent Senate Democrats into an uproar when he proposed that women should have to buy a separate policy if they wish to be covered[Read More…]
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Sex education among young should hit international classroom
The United Nations recently proposed a set of international sex education guidelines that sparked heavy criticism among conservative and religious groups that say the program is too explicit for young children. The proposed guidelines are aimed at reducing HIV/AIDS infection among young people with the belief that education is the[Read More…]
‘Sexcapades’ forcing university roomies to be ‘sexiles’
Kylee Delgadillo will be writing a weekly column about sex issues that are relevant to our university communities. We encourage and welcome your feedback. Dorm rooms and sex have never been a complementary pair. Having roommates and housemates within listening distance, we need to respect one another’s space — but[Read More…]
Our View-Pronoun-mired news confuses democracy
As individuals striving for democracy, you need us. You need us because without us you would probably be uninformed, ignorant and in danger of being oppressed by your government. Listen, we’re not being haughty. These aren’t our words. They’re theirs. If you were confused by the above-slew of pronouns, this[Read More…]
Letters to the editor-Budget crisis means all must pitch in
We have a financial and practical suggestion that might help save our university in these critical times. As part of their regular workload, the faculty might take over “light housekeeping tasks” currently being done by others. For example, the natural sciences — especially botany — could easily take charge of[Read More…]
Obama gets ‘bye’ for foibles while others face higher standards
The public’s love affair with President Barack Obama is ridiculous and quite possibly poisonous. “Obama is so f–ing cool,” a male comedian at a Laugh Factory performance recently gushed. I had a heterosexual professor who joked that he had feelings for Obama because of the supposedly tremendous job Obama has[Read More…]
Couch Potato-Fruity death
Mid East lacks realist peace hopes
I am a realist. I always have been. I consider myself a logical person who has a sound mind, and knows the difference between what is possible and what is impossible. I’m sure most of you look at yourselves in the same light. While reading the Daily 49er last week,[Read More…]
Jean and Chema
Letters to the Editor: Latino Commission needed
Yes, it is time for a presidential commission on Latino issues at Cal State Long Beach (“Latino faculty want to end ‘Brown Out’ at The Beach” in Thursday’s Daily 49er)! The numbers speak for themselves. I would even go as far as saying that the designation of CSULB as a[Read More…]