Political donations corrupt U.S. elections
Politicians taking donations from companies, constituents and a million other sources is nothing new. In fact, it is something that just comes as a second thought in this modern climate. Politicians are given millions in order to fight for certain…
We need to normalize using the “C”-word correctly
There is a lot of good and evil in the current political climate throughout the U.S. and the world. There are only two sides and if you are not with one, you are for the other. No other options. This…
Filipino-American History Month
As a child of immigrant parents, I remember worrying about how I would fit into society. I still felt like an outsider even though I had lived in the United States since three-years-old, almost all my life. Even my last…
Fusion Café best of retail dining on campus
Every Laker knows that between classes, there is nothing better than grabbing a bite to eat and resting the old legs. However, dining dollars are limited, so it is important for each student to make them count by spending them…
Asynchronous classes should be eliminated
Things on campus have been mostly back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic for quite some time now, including classes. We no longer need to socially distance, wear masks, get weekly tests done, or have all online classes. Life is…
America’s political parties hypocritcal, argumentative
The most wonderful time of year has arrived! No, it is not Christmas yet, nor is it Halloween. Election Day is upon us once more. The time of year in which we bicker and argue over which candidate is better…
Pardoning of marijuana crimes good start but not enough for justice, equality
President Biden pardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession on Oct. 6. This decision will impact thousands of innocent Americans convicted for a crime grounded in baseless fear-mongering and institutional racism. The White House estimates about 6,500 people…
Fat Bear Week is fun, educational tradition
The days have begun to get shorter, the nights are cooler and leaves are beginning to fall from their trees, signaling some of my favorite parts of the year: sweater weather, Halloween festivities and Fat Bear Week. I first learned…
Russia unable to manage its large military
The Russian Federation has one of the largest militaries on the planet, but in the past year, they have proved themselves rather incapable of managing it. Bogged down by the much smaller yet more capable and courageous Ukrainian Army, the…
Dunkin’ reigns superior due to flavors, cost
Dunkin’ and Starbucks, two frequently compared chain coffee locations, may offer similar products, but are entirely different animals. Though the majority of my generation might step up to defend Starbucks, I believe that Dunkin’ actually offers a better coffee experience…
