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This Week in Cartoons – Politicians’ absence at forum slapped community in the face
The dreaded first week of school is here. By now you’re probably sick and tired of the mandatory furlough speech given by distraught professors who must see their work hours shrink and their workloads grow. Fortunately, this is my last fall at Cal State Long Beach. That is, if everything[Read More…]
Social networking becomes new anti-social phenomena
“Angela Rivera welcomes all her CSULB peers back to school and anticipates long lines everywhere on campus.” Less than 140 characters. Bingo. Coming back to school signifies the onset of excessive homework assignments and even more excessive Facebook and Twitter usage. In an effort to network with peers, students have[Read More…]
Our View- Dumping loan debt would pump economy
Since the onset of the recession and the implementation of President Barack Obama’s stimulus package, a plethora of companies have received bailouts costing hundreds of billions. In this attempt to spur the faltering American economy, of all those getting stimulated, it has been the automobile manufacturers, investment corporations and banks[Read More…]
Part 2 – Iran protesters demand rights following election
Continued from Part One On Aug. 5, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in for his second presidential term over oppositional candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi. It was a relaxing afternoon in my grandmother’s quiet home situated in Tehran’s northern suburbs. I was napping on my grandmother’s couch when I was awakened by what[Read More…]
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design controversy expands
Haven’t you ever asked yourself how you got your nose, eyes, ears, fingers, toes and everything else? How did your DNA bring all this about? Before we answer that question we need to know just a few simple things about DNA. DNA is the abbreviated name for the genetic code[Read More…]
Part 1 – Iran trip different from western media perspective
It was July 25 and I was flying into Tehran, Iran from Dushanbe, Tajikistan. I had left for Tehran the day after my study abroad program ended. It had been six weeks since millions voted in Iran’s 10th presidential election. I wanted to smell the environment of a country whose[Read More…]
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Our View-Having parents in class sign of times
We’re capitalists. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. We don’t mean to be trite, but that’s just how our economy works. America prides itself on a system that is based on one’s skill sets. It’s a land where, with rare exception, your daddy’s name doesn’t mean much.[Read More…]