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by Kimberly Tsao

"It's called Great America." That sentence was uttered in my diversity and media class, which I took per my graduation requirements. My classmates and I were discussing if people in the United States should know how to speak English. A girl in favor of English speakers said the aforementioned sentence after a classmate argued that people should understand English to prevent theme park accidents. (2) comments

by Chris Bausinger

I read somewhere that the average speed of passenger vehicles driving during times with no congestion is around 75 mph in California. And residents of the "Golden State" are still complaining about fuel prices? If drivers started driving 55 mph, they could reduce fuel consumption and the impact it has on their bank accounts. (1) comment

by Dina Baslan

A United States Congressional resolution declared Captive Nations Week in 1959, signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Since then, every third week of July has been dedicated to raising the public's awareness of oppressed nations under the control of communists and other non-democratic governments. (2) comments

by Ryan Buchan

Thanksgiving is upon us, and I can't wait to enjoy the long-lasting traditions that come with it. Well, maybe not that long, because I could care less about the turkeys, mashed potatoes, fighting with family members and remembering the pilgrims and American Indians. (0) comments

My mother will always fully understand the joy and jubilation of Barack Obama becoming the 44th president of the United States. Growing up African-American in the heart of the South back in the 1960s, she can vividly remember the burning of crosses on her neighbor's front lawn and not being allowed to sit where she pleased because of the color of her skin. (0) comments

Last year, students marched on the Capitol to protest CSU budget cuts. The budget was cut. This year, the CSU chancellor gave back more than $30 million to the state. Next year, CSU funding will be cut by over $300 million. Demonstrations at the Capitol may have made people feel good, but they obviously didn't work. (0) comments