US Military Causes Infant Deformities, Robs Fallujah of Future Generation
Depleted uranium and white phosphorous are weapons that target not only military personnel and civilians, but the unborn as well. For the US to use these chemicals as war weapons is simply a crime against humanity.
Philadelphia School Sued for Using Laptop to Spy on Student
Last month, a suburban Philadelphia school district was accused of secretly spying on students at home with school-issued laptops.
Toyota Sacrifices Reputation, Public Safety for Deadly Bottom-line
It seems that Toyota is having more problems then ever because of what seems to be a cover up. If Toyota executives are not forthcoming about their company in front of Congress, then Toyota should be under more scrutiny then ever.
SeaWorld's Greed, Not Killer Whale, Responsible for Animal Trainer's Death
Beautiful to look at from afar, [killer whales] are still the bullies of the sea. And training bullies to do stupid tricks is just asking for trouble.
So Much For Stopping Sarah
She's become a celebrity in the last year and a half. She has been interviewed on countless news programs, written a book and gone on a book tour. She tried to get one job, failed, and quit the job she already had. She sparks debate amongst Americans, draws criticism and sharps lines of division, but paints herself as a hockey mom that drives herself to work. Our differing views on whether or not Sarah Palin is the anti-Christ or the only one that can save our country, is beside the point. The point being that this someone from the middle of nowhere has become a phenomenon not only in the political world, but also in pop culture- a notion that many would be hard pressed to challenge.
Economy Demands Laissez-faire Touch
As the holiday season approaches, Americans are expecting another year of economic depression. With a new President and a new political party in office, the ideology has changed drastically.
Freeganism: Dumpster-Diving Rebels Opt Of Economy
An option out of capitalism, freeganism, or freeganomics, strives to be the ultimate boycott to society's expectations. It's a philosophy whose roots stem from the basic concept of eating for no cost and toning down people's glutinous habits. However, it doesn't stop there.
International Students living the American Dream at Santa Monica College?
International students have landed here in California to live the American dream but they could not imagine how much of a nightmare it could become when you finally understand all the existing rules and criteria to let them remain eligible for an F-1 visa.
A Military Affair
A national tragedy of monumental proportions' cause some to ask what went wrong and others to ask what was done wrong
D.C. Sniper Death Penalty Upsets Religous, Tax-Paying and Cautious Crowds
Last Wednesday, John Muhammad, also known as the "DC Sniper," faced his death sentence via lethal injection. Muhammad and an accomplice killed ten people and wounded three over the course of three weeks in October 2002.
The Death Of Morality: The Richmond High Rape
You are watching something horrible happen. It is something so bad that you have to turn your head away, cover your eyes and wish that you hadn't seen it in the first place. Yet, you look back; almost as if it were a train wreck.
Don't Transfer The Guilt
The stigma associated with community college has led many people to disregard their scholarly priorities and pass through school as mindless bodies just waiting until "the real college experience" begins.
SMC Counselors Helpful To All But The Helpless
Visiting an SMC counselor is like going on a blind date. You are both strangers that have little to no interest in each other but if matched correctly, very well could change your life forever.
Gubernatorial Races Mark Change
This past Tuesday the people of both New Jersey and Virginia spoke. The voters expressed their dissatisfaction with the direction the country is headed by voting for their own brand of "change"
Large Hadron Collider Still Can't Deliver
The massive project intending to find a ancient particle has unlocked more rage from taxpayers than secrets from our universe.
We've Got Issues
In today's environmentally-withering world the hybrid has quickly become the hip trademark of "living green", perhaps unjustifiably so.
Bosnian War Leader On Trial
The small courtroom was packed, a jury, the judge, lawyers and a gallery of people awaiting the commencement of the highly anticipated trial of Radovan Karadzic's. The one thing missing was Karadzic Himself.
Parking Woes Trouble Students
Ten weeks into the semester and there is no difference in our parking situation. If you enter the lot between 7:40 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., you know you are going to have to wait before you find a spot. However, people still seem to complain about the tedious wait.
We've Got Issues
Halloween is no longer a holiday focused on ghouls and gore. Today's Halloween is centered on skin, and the younger crowd has certainly noticed.
Riding With The Top Down (if that's allowed)
If you have ever been on a lonely road trip across the country, you realize having someone to share the ride can benefit your wallet and your sanity. Although hopping in a car with a complete stranger doesn't sound completely sane, there are some safe ways to avoid the sometimes axe slaughter ending.