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SMH @ Twitter lingo, LOL

Leticia Castro, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

Twitter is capable of many things. But is it destined to be the downfall of the English language as we know it? Twitter is becoming an essential communications tool, and thanks in part to the Millennial Generation’s...

Workplace protection for LGBT employees overdue

Ben Pacho, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

In rare form earlier this month, the U.S. Senate offset its beleaguered reputation by passing historic civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people — ensuring workplace protections...

It’s time to end hazing

Chris Padilla, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

The recent alleged harassment of NFL player Jonathan Martin by fellow Dolphins teammate Richie Incognito brings to light an institution that is as old as it is ugly: hazing. Hazing has an odd place...

Elephant in the room

Carla Arango, Staff Writer | November 12, 2013

The reckless behavior of Tea Party extremists will surely weaken the Republican Party’s power in the long run. Despite the fact that Tea Partiers represent only a small fraction of Republicans,...

Letter to the Editor: Jeffrey Callison

Jeffrey Callison, Press Secretary, CDCR | November 12, 2013

There were several errors of fact in Jay Serrano’s recent piece about prison crowding and Realignment: 1. California does not “need to release 9,600 inmates by the end of the year.” The current...

NSA focus on domestic and ally intelligence is unsettling

Serena Scaglione, Staff writer | November 12, 2013

The National Security Agency having access to the telephone records and Internet activities of millions of Americans is an unnecessary invasion of our privacy. “[The NSA] will protect security...

Washington Redskins owner’s refusal to change team name more stubborn than wise

Cole Yamamura, Staff Writer | November 4, 2013

Think of all the racial slurs that you have ever heard. Does “Redskins” come to mind? Redskins is a name that has evolved over time from being a racial slur against Native Americans, to a term more...

Interns need to look at the big picture

Carla Arango, Staff Writer | November 4, 2013

Students need to gain experience in order to secure a job upon graduation, especially with the increased competition for well paying jobs in today’s job market. Unpaid internships have long served as...

California prisons in crisis: Gov. Brown’s solutions are ill-conceived

Jay Serrano, Staff Writer | November 4, 2013

After endless court decisions, legislation and lawsuits, it appears California’s penal system has failed. The most public failure of the state prison system is its inability to provide adequate living...

Data discrimination setting invisible barriers: Our web experiences are becoming too invasive

Samuel Reeves, Staff Writer | October 28, 2013

With the nearly ubiquitous presence of the Internet, Americans can explore various online communities through the anonymity of their web browsers. Access to different perspectives and communities sounds...

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