Opinions Archives - Page 44 of 81

Stelling construction near-death for cyclists

Duane Soubirous, Opinions Editor | November 2, 2015

Inconsiderate drivers, unpredictable weather and sweaty clothes are a few drawbacks to cycling that will never change. Unsafe road conditions are comparatively easy to fix, but road improvements on South...

National Rifle Association: Money talks, politicians listen

Asmaa Badr, Freelance Writer | November 2, 2015

The National Rifle Association is an American non-profit organization founded in 1871. It is known for lobbying for gun rights and fighting gun control laws, and it has maintained influence and power within...

Dating apps are easy to use but disappointing

Duane Soubirous, Opinions Editor | October 19, 2015

Dating apps have revolutionized my dating life. I’ve never enjoyed the ritual of going out to bars and finding someone to take home. I find the alternative much preferable: posting a group of selfies...

DA Voices: Who would you vote for in the presidential elections?

KC French, Staff Writer | October 4, 2015

Take one lap around DeAnza college, the staggering diversity on campus is noticed right away. With diverse people, come diverse opinions. We wanted to find out who our peers want for the future President...

More days off school for religious celebrations

Asmaa Badr, Staff Writer | September 30, 2015

The phrase “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” seems to only apply if you’re celebrating Christmas and officially have the day off. But that is not the case for everyone. While the United...

La Voz Weekly no more

La Voz Staff | September 19, 2015

La Voz is making a change this quarter from a weekly print newspaper with a website, to a news website with a biweekly (every other week) print newspaper. The change is to reflect real- world...

Youth not represented by presidential candidates

Bojana Cvijic, Staff Writer | September 19, 2015

There has been a major focus on the presidential candidates for the 2016 election. Major contenders include Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders as Democratic Party front- runers,whileontheRepublicanside,...

No First Amendment protection for Kim Davis

Yujin Chong, Opinions Editor | September 19, 2015

Religious liberties have no place in civic duty. The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution was included to assert that the Constitution has supremacy over federal, state and local laws and actions. This...

Texas takes second amendment too far

Brian F. Rose | June 19, 2015

Dear Editor, I agree with your editorial on the new Texas Gun Law. As a liberal Republican I am appalled that the legislature would pass and the governor would sign into law a bill allowing a person to...

Even unpopular speech must be protected

Yousif Kassab, Staff Writer | June 19, 2015

People should be allowed to believe what they wish and, more importantly, people should be able to voice what they feel. If someone is saying something you don’t agree with, you do not need to do anything...