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Posted on May 2, 2012September 28, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Death Penalty should be abolished in California

  Not only is it unethical to kill, it is unethical to have everyone suffer from the enormous cost of something that is not being carried out as planned. Californians should vote in favor of the proposition.

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Posted on May 2, 2012September 28, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Priority changes won’t help majority of students

The Board of Trustees approved at its March 7 meeting a new policy to start giving first year experience (FYE) students higher priority as to help quicken the transfer process, but the initiative will only seem to hinder a majority of other students and should not be pursued.

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Posted on May 2, 2012September 28, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

EDITORIAL: Creativity must be embraced to save higher education

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Posted on April 11, 2012September 28, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Enrollment freeze will only worsen problems

California State University officials see that closing the doors for enrollment as a solution towards the budget crisis, but by doing so they’re taking away the chance for students to create a better life for themselves. Axing thousands from the opportunity to attend college will not only hurt the future of the economy but the future of education as well.

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Posted on April 11, 2012September 28, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Trayvon Martin Shooting is All About Race

The Trayvon Martin shooting unavoidably has race written all over. Martin’s skin color, George Zimmerman’s racial background, even the teenager’s hoodie. Now set that aside, and one is left with initial problem. What right did Zimmerman have to interrogate Martin in the first place? He is not a police officer.

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Posted on April 4, 2012September 28, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Scaring smokers will not help them quit

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has invested in a $54 million ad campaign, graphically depicting the realities of diseased smokers for the next 12 weeks. Since the campaign’s first run on March 19, smoking cessation agencies like 1800-QUIT-NOW have doubled in both inquiries and phone calls – a sign that the ads are actually working.

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Posted on April 4, 2012September 30, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Military should have a deeper evaluation of its soldiers

The March 11 massacre of 17 Afghan villagers that resulted in Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales to be accused of the crime has raised concerns about the military’s handling of soldiers and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Posted on April 4, 2012September 30, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Religion and Politics, Two Different Ideologies

The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights emphasizes the importance of separation of church and state. Both the Bible and the Bill of Rights agree on the fact that religion and politics do not mix, just like oil and water. At one point or another, they are bound to disconnect due to the differences of ideological values and components.

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Posted on April 4, 2012September 30, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

EDITORIAL: Administration finds a solution

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Posted on April 4, 2012September 30, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Healthcare lies in the hands of Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court is currently considering whether the healthcare reform act signed by President Obama in March 2010 is constitutional.  Although the act may not be perfect, it has made healthcare more accessible and affordable to millions of Americans, and has especially benefited young adults.

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Students come together to form PCC Against ICE Ass Students come together to form PCC Against ICE Association. The desire for social justice led to the organization of the ICE Out Protest which took place on campus and ended at Pasadena City Hall. 

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PCC students gathered last week to host an ICE Wal PCC students gathered last week to host an ICE Walkout. As tensions continue to rise between ICE officials and immigrants, students are making it their responsibility to stand against the social matter. 

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