“The only reason to vote for a democrat is if you’re tired of winning!” Critics of the new Presidential Alert System fear that President Donald Trump will overuse the system, abuse this executive power and constantly send out unnecessary messages, much like he does on Twitter. With this system, the[Read More…]
Tag: Opinions
The #HimToo movement was an attempt at a movement for an unfounded issue
Social media recently featured the creation of the #HimToo movement, a group supporting and spreading the idea that men are commonly falsely accused of sexual assault. This faction is meant to counteract the #MeToo movement, a group that advocates for sexual assault victims. #HimToo originated in early October when a[Read More…]
The United Nations’ new report indicates the countdown to doomsday
The United Nations’ report issued on Oct. 1, surrounds the greenhouse emissions was an unshocking revelation, considering that we’ve blatantly ignored the negative changes to our environment for the past 50 years. According to NASA, greenhouse gasses, which are vapors caused by the usage of fossil fuels, are the cause[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: response to the Long Beach State School of Art Concerned Students of Color and Allies
I write this in response to questions directed to me by the [Long Beach State] School of Art Concerned Students of Color and Allies. University Art Museum staff are precluded from comment due to the ongoing appeal process. I want to be clear, I speak only in my capacity as[Read More…]
Why and how to avoid cultural appropriation this Halloween
Halloween is my favorite holiday. It’s the one day when we can be anything we want. It allows us to live our wildest fantasies, explore new identities and express ourselves through ridiculous clothes, makeup and wigs. Unfortunately, it’s also often an excuse for people to wear offensive and insensitive costumes,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: A response to the firing of Kimberli Meyer
A Response to the College of the Arts Dean Cyrus Parker-Jeannette, Long Beach State Spokesperson Terri Carbaugh, California State University Employees Union Chapter 315 President Jennifer Moran, and whom else it may concern: Since the firing of the University Art Museum director Kimberli Meyer on Sept. 11, there have been[Read More…]
The removal of remedial classes from the Cal State system is an improvement for students
While taking placement exams, I was always afraid of being placed in remedial classes, because for once in my life, I was worried about how the exam would affect my college career. Assembly Bill 705, signed by Governor Jerry Brown Oct. 13, 2017, attempts to eliminate remedial classes that may[Read More…]
Motorized scooters, bikes and skateboards make it harder to get to and from classes at Long Beach State
Are you tired of having to play real-life game of “Frogger” while making your way around campus throughout the day? Students at Long Beach State are tasked to make a concerted effort to get to class on time while navigating through the urban obstacle course we call The Beach. The[Read More…]
I smell a rant: Who’s to blame for Kanye West’s social media cleanse?
For the third time in his career, Kanye West has deleted his official Twitter and Instagram accounts after vocalizing his support for Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live.” Although his comments didn’t air, Chris Rock was in the audience and later posted a recording on his Instagram story. As the[Read More…]
Long Beach State needs to enforce a stricter smoking policy
Let’s just throw it out there, the smell of cigarette smoke is awful and is a nuisance when walking to class or just walking around on campus. In fact, smoking in general is a nasty habit. Long Beach State is meant to be a 100 percent smoke, vapor and tobacco[Read More…]