Community colleges are designed to be two-year schools but a lot of the time students take classes for four or more years just to transfer.
OP-ED: U.S. War on Drugs, an expensive exercise in futility
The focus of the War on Drugs needs to be changed to fit a contemporary landscape. Decriminalization would be more effective in combatting the spread of drug use.
OP-ED: Posters create atmosphere of fear
They’re plastered on classroom doors and walls, available in convenient pamphlet form and even blown up to draw attention.
OP-ED: Posters that may help save lives
Some may find the Lone Shooter posters around campus silly and others may even snicker at them but the life they save may be your own.
OP-ED: Shutdown, the most pointless ever
As the U.S. is in its second week of a partial federal government shutdown, many are placing the blame on the Republican-run House of Representatives.
OP-ED: The blame game in congress over the shutdown is ridiculous
The media would have you believe that the shutdown was the Republicans’ fault because they don’t like Obamacare. But that is not the case.
OP-ED: Affordable care act brings more decisions for students.
October 1 marked the first time Americans were able to shop for private insurance in health insurance marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
OP-ED: AB 60 is good for everyone’s safety
The passing of California Assembly Bill 60 also known as the Safe and Responsible Driver Act is not only a great advancement for public safety on the road but also a significant step towards immigrating reform.
OP-ED: Financial Aid Office in need of reform
Complaints upon complaints keep accumulating every year at the Financial Aid Office, as students get told one story about their financial aid and something else ends up happening. The financial aid office needs to get its act in order and try not to make as many unacceptable mistakes that seemed to be negatively impacting student’s lives.
OP-ED: AB 955 strives to improve course availability
California needs to improve course availability at community colleges and let students complete their education.