Teachers dating students has an unfair advantage
Cynnamon Baker, Staff Writer
April 15, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Fantasizing or crushing over a good-looking teacher might be a norm for some students. Most students only play around with the idea and joke about it, however, when someone actually starts dating a teacher or better yet, their own teacher, it's a whole different story. Why? Only one word:... Read more »
Women in Combat provides a sense of accomplishment
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
March 24, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Gender barriers in the military have been around in order to protect women in the military, but a recent lift of those barriers has set a new precedent. Students across campus have the cohesive positive mindset when it comes to this military ban being lifted. "Its awesome, I have women in my family... Read more »
Proposed bill would extend ‘Last call’ hours
Matthew Simon
March 21, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Stay thirsty, ladies and gentlemen.On March 17, State Sen. Mark Leno introduced a bill that would extend alcohol sales from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.Leno's bill would allow cities to ask for permission to extend alcohol sales from the Deparment of Alcohol Beverage Control.For anyone who has been out until 2 a.m.,... Read more »
Proposed bill would extend ‘Last call’ hours
Matt Simon, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Stay thirsty, ladies and gentlemen. On March 17, State Sen. Mark Leno introduced a bill that would extend alcohol sales from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Leno's bill would allow cities to ask for permission to extend alcohol sales from the Deparment of Alcohol Beverage Control. For anyone who has been out... Read more »
Commentary: Lorraine Bayless’ nurse should have performed CPR
Matt Simon, Staff Writer
March 10, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Glenwood Gardens retirement home didn't give 87-year-old, Lorraine Bayless, a chance to live longer. After Bayless collapsed in the dining room of the retirement home in Bakersfield, the nurse on-hand refused to provide any assistance. Instead of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which... Read more »
Is Tom Fallo worth the investment? – No
Kyle Mounce, Staff Writer
March 2, 2013
Filed under Opinion
I don’t think that President Tom Fallo is more deserving of a raise than the rest of the staff on campus. Fallo is being given a pay raise of $40,000 with an additional five percent of that to be added annually, in order to rescind his somewhat abrupt retirement announcement. If... Read more »
Is Tom Fallo worth the investment? -Yes
Joh'nysha Vercher, Staff Writer
March 2, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Although students and faculty members generalize that President Thomas Fallo isn’t worth the money, it’s quite the opposite. According to Salary.com, the average salary for a Los Angeles community college president is $271,296 annually. With the pay raise given, Fallo can expect... Read more »
Recent election puts more women in the House and less in the houses
Karly Daquila, columnist
November 15, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Recently, I have questioned the relevance of feminism and women’s rights in the modern-day culture; more women are adopting the mentality of being strong and independent. Last week my mom asked what feminism meant to me. For my mother growing up, feminism was about women leaving their children... Read more »
Is Black Friday worth getting up early for? YES
Angela Songco, Staff Writer
November 15, 2012
Filed under Opinion
With the holidays just around the corner, Black Friday is one of the rare opportunities American consumers will have to get the most out of their hard-earned money. With the economy still weak, consumers are beginning to be more and more concerned about how they will allocate their money. At the same... Read more »
Is Black Friday worth getting up early for? NO
Karly Daquila, Staff Writer/Columnist
November 15, 2012
Filed under Opinion
After feasting on a Thanksgiving dinner, families either settle in to get a good night sleep or get ready to partake in Black Friday shopping festivities. Millions partake in the early morning shopping, but the unnecessary spending and uncivilized fight to score the best deals shouldn’t be the opening... Read more »