Alcoholism plagues many people, and hurts more than just the one drinking. There’s nothing wrong with having a few drinks now and then, but if you know you have a problem — get help
The Olympic Games often spark rivalry among patriots
When Canadian hockey hero Wayne Gretzky ran through rain-soaked streets to light the 2010 Winter Olympics cauldron, 32 million viewers watched an opening ceremony with a touching tribute, a virtual ice floor and even a giant space bear. During the Parade of Nations, countrymen and women proudly waving their flags, announced to the world they had arrived and were ready to dominate their competition.
With political committees in full swing gearing up for November elections, organizers are scrambling to get their cause on the ballot. Petition collectors are flooding our campus, pressuring people to register to vote — and some say enough is enough
The big bad meat industry goes up against the harmless vegan lifestyle
For breakfast, a fresh fruit smoothie with a side of toast. A light salad with veggies is lunch. A fatty bean and rice burrito makes dinner. Dessert? Mint and chip soy ice cream−two scoops. Though a meat, dairy and egg-free lifestyle isn’t average, an increasing number of people are switching over.
The big bad meat industry goes up against the harmless vegan lifestyle
A violin quartet is playing a quiet melody. The room is lit by the soft glow of candles and a few chandeliers. You’re sitting in a five-star restaurant. You pick up your knife. It slides through the food effortlessly. It is a green salad dressed in a light vinaigrette.
Victims of the Fort Hood shooting will never be forgotten, but this tragedy could have been avoided
Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is a Muslim man, devoted to his faith. In the name of his God he opened fire on his fellow United States soldiers, killing 13 and injuring 42. Pulling his two standard issue firearms from his jacket, he shouted, “Allahu Akbar,” Arabic for “God is great.
Women in sports are often objectified by men, and female athletes are playing into their game
Sports have always been a man’s world. Women show up every once in a while to shoot T-shirts at fans during the seventh inning stretch, scrape excess ice off the rink in skin tight outfits, or perform as a cheerleader complete with pom-poms and short skirts.
Acceptance by the mainstream shoudn't guarantee legality
My generation condones smoking pot. Sure, I think the opening scene of Super Troopers is hilarious, but does that mean I endorse running around like a bunch of extras from a Cheech and Chong movie? Absolutely not. Regardless of how common it is, or how socially acceptable it has become, marijuana is still a drug, and it’s still illegal.
The legalization of Marijuana could mean millions in state tax revenue and provide jobs to Americans
In this era in American history, money is the biggest issue. States are scrambling to cut corners and the federal government has spent more money than the past 11 administrations put together. What are we going to do? Smoke more weed.
Kanye West has always been known for his needy behavior
September seems to be the month designated for rude behavior. From Kanye West at the MTV Video Music Awards, to Serena Williams at the U.S. Open Finals, to Congressman Joe Wilson at a joint session of Congress, apologies have been dished out like Happy Meals on a Saturday afternoon.
Imagine All Hallow's Eve without cleavage
Halloween is a time of fun and mischief, a night when the line between the living and the dead is blurred and getting candy becomes of utmost importance. Children walk the streets dressed as ghosts and vampires hoping the next house will have even bigger chocolate bars.
President Obama’s recent acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize sent shock waves across the world
I would like to make it clear that I am not one of those crazy anti-Obama Republicans. (No offense to crazy anti-Obama Republicans, but you guys need to get over it. You’re stuck with him so you might as well make lemonade.) Now that we’ve got that out of the way, what did POTUS do during those first 12 days in office that made the Norwegian Committee so sure he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize? Maybe he broke up a nasty brawl between Malia and Sasha, keeping them from ripping each other’s hair out over who had to clean up after that adorable new puppy of theirs.
Determination, pride and hard work have always been a cornerstone of success.
George Curtis has progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He has tremors, constant muscle pain and has lost the ability to speak as a result of paralysis of his vocal cords. He has had 61 surgeries in 61 years. Curtis could not attend his own mother’s funeral because an infection invaded his body.
Community colleges lost millions to the state’s latest attempts at improving the economy.
We have heard it all. No one, and we mean no one, is immune to the ravages of this economy. Sweet old ladies are losing their lifelong investments and their hope. Families, young and old, are abandoning homes with their pets still in them. Workers who have held positions for decades are losing their jobs with little warning.
Reading all the hype about President Obama’s plans for a socialized health care plan, I had mixed feelings about whether or not health care was a good idea. I recently went to a town hall meeting in Alhambra to learn more.
Plain and simple – we need health care reform – and we need it now. We are the only developed country on this planet that does not offer universal health care. Many who are opposed to the plans for reform argue that the change would force everyone into a government plan and that it would bleed Medicare of funds.
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