Editorial pages in newspapers and newsmagazines have become a wealth of oncoming Armageddon-type pontification in the past few months. There have been buyouts, layoffs and complete closures of uncountable American newspapers; journalists everywhere are looking for an answer to the question, “How can the news media survive in ‘the digital[Read More…]
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Bleak ‘real world’ fears force considering alternative post-graduation jobs
The spring semester is nearing an end just like all the semesters past. Graduation and a stumbling into what I adoringly call “real life” will precede this year’s summer break. While I’m still in joyous disbelief that it’s actually happening, my nerves are only exacerbated by reality. Why this economy?[Read More…]
Past FBI chief representing Saudi prince not in U.S. best interest
You may have already heard whispers about Hollywood director Michael Mann’s anxiously awaited film to be released this summer starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The plotline: A former U.S. national security chief represents and acts in the interests of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role of a rogue former FBI director[Read More…]
Our View-Reverse bias case tells U.S. we are not beyond racism
More than a dozen firefighters are suing the city of New Haven, Conn. asserting racial discrimination. Just when we thought our racial problems were ushered out when President Obama was ushered in, another racial issue is heating up — pun intended. Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the[Read More…]
Jean and Chema-Pizza slob lover
Honest Abe’s Bed-New dog
Papal oratory wins Benedict XVI ‘calling the kettle black’ award
It is my pleasure to present the annual “Pot Calling The Kettle Black Award.” This year’s honoree came after much deliberation and consideration, for there were several candidates. Eventually the academy decided upon a distinct and deserving fellow. Fresh off the heels of his Good Friday sermon, the academy would[Read More…]
Our View-Colorado prof fired for cheating on dissertation might be rehired
Ideas are like the air we breathe, flowing through the land and giving us life. Just as we are dead without air, we likewise die when the ideas of those before us are not reflected upon to help us reach an elevated state of thought. There would be no Plato[Read More…]
Our View-The Forty-Niner delivers ASI endorsements
With the Cal State Long Beach Associated Students Inc. elections starting today, and running through Wednesday, we decided we should endorse candidates seeking executive positions. It should be noted that our method wasn’t scientific and should not determine how students vote. Before giving our endorsement, however, we would like to[Read More…]
Columnist’s religious views regarding same-sex marriage are immoral
In a December 2008 column, Daily Forty-Niner writer Brian Cuaron advocated a religious view of morality regarding marriage law, in response to my call to extend marriage rights to homosexuals. According to Cuaron, religion offers an unchanging standard on which to base human conduct because it is “absolute in its[Read More…]