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OPINION

Con: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ gave protection

October 11, 2011

As of Sept. 20 gays have lost their privacy in the military. The repeal of the long standing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy for homosexuals in our military might look positive for the gay rights...

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Social Medium: Safety issues seem to be overlooked on campus

October 11, 2011

Oct. 12, 2010 is one of the saddest days in our school’s history, on that day 19-year-old Diana Gonzalez was murdered. The attack, that took place in one of the men’s restrooms that evening, surprised...

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Editorial: Drug testing for welfare recipients

September 27, 2011

Because of the economic downturn people are struggling to keep up with their expenses and getting through their day-to-day. Applying for welfare has become an option for many in need. Others argue that...

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Pro: Screen them for drugs

September 27, 2011

Although the idea of drug screening welfare recipients has been held privately for some time, Florida governor Rick Scott signed recent legislation that requires adults applying for government assistance...

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Con: Not without probable cause

September 27, 2011

It is an unfortunate reality for about 4 million Americans who are unable to support their families regardless of their best efforts. Turning to the government for money keep heads above water is not...

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Social Medium: A sacrifice without any return

September 27, 2011

It is the second day of Anna’s vacation without pay; her eyes are swollen since she has been crying for two days. As soon as she wakes up, she feels helpless when she remembers the abuses at her job,...

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Pay or no pay democracy will prevail

September 15, 2011

In theory, a democracy gives its citizens a voice, a voice that allows for change and advancements. Hundreds of years ago in city-states, a democracy could potentially have a majority express their...

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Con: Petitioning should be a volunteer effort

September 15, 2011

Once upon a time a leader would come up with an idea that could either help or hurt our country. That leader would then go about collecting the masses for speeches charged with patriotism, words for...

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Social Medium: A difficult summer in San Diego

September 15, 2011

The unemployment we are suffering in San Diego, budget cuts and an economic recession from which we have not yet recovered from, all affected our education this past summer. Many low income students...

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Urbanalities

Michele Suthers and Michele Suthers May 10, 2011

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Future History

Shane Finneran and Shane Finneran May 10, 2011

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SOCIAL MEDIUM: NAFTA has failed Mexican workers

Sandra Galindo and Sandra Galindo May 10, 2011

On January 1, 1994, Mexico, Canada and the United States signed the North American Free Trade Agreement. The stated goal was to eliminate barriers of trade and investment and promote the conditions for...

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