Bullying still a big problem
October 16, 2014
Filed under Editorial, Perspectives
This month is National Bullying Prevention Month and what better time than now to discuss the still very relevant issue. Some believe bullying is something there will never be a solution to because of the alpha-dog mindset that there needs to be an inferior groups of people. These people might not...
Let your voices be heard
October 9, 2014
Filed under Editorial
Voting is a fundamental right of American citizens so their elected government officials may hear their voices. So make sure your voices are heard at the midterm elections this November. If you’re not registered to vote, do it now, before the Oct. 20 deadline passes. We, the people, put individuals...
Why is this still an issue?
October 2, 2014
Filed under Editorial
It is amazing that in this day and age, women are still fighting for equality in the workplace and in life. What is the hang up? Why do women make less money for equal work? On average, a woman in 2013 made 78 percent of what her male counterpart made for comparable work. Women over the age of 35...
Drought limits California
September 18, 2014
Filed under Editorial, Perspectives
Is the drought being taken seriously? It seems that many have not given this topic a thought. Every day on social media we see many people participate in the Ice bucket challenge, which is a good way to bring awareness to the cause and raise money, but we do not agree with the gallons upon gallons being...
Help victims of violence
September 11, 2014
Filed under Editorial, Perspectives
Domestic violence is an abomination that should be of extreme importance in its eradication from a society in which men and women live in fear of their partners. Every three seconds someone is victimized as a part of domestic violence. That means that in the time it took to type the previous sentence,...
Let’s not resort to violence
August 28, 2014
Filed under Editorial
Violent protests are dark marks in many countries around the world. From social injustice to economic inequality, social issues tend to be deep seated and repressed for such a long time that it may take very little to release the anger, despair and desperation. Peaceful protests are a healthy way to...
Students vote yes on ‘E’
Editorial, Staff Writer
May 8, 2014
Filed under Editorial
Measure E has stirred quite some controversy over the proposal to raise property taxes from $13 for every $100,000 of assessed value to $26. While there are arguments on both sides that are valid, it is important for students at Los Medanos College to understand that the potential revenue from Measure...
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