Consumers must be more vigilant of scamming ploys October 20, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Kevin Mu Who knew that scammers could be such good phisermen? Recently, 30,000 Microsoft, Yahoo, GMail and Hotmail e-mail addresses and passwords were stolen and posted online in a highly publicized Internet phishing scheme. Even though the FBI has arrested dozens of suspect hackers according to the Washington Post, the real responsibility for these lost passwords lies with the e-mail users themselves. read more » Small clubs don’t gain big points with colleges October 20, 2009 — by Aanchal Mohan True or false: Being in charge of a club will increase your chances on getting into a top college? To the people's dismay, the answer is false. This misconception has instigated many students to create new clubs on campus, forcing the Associated Student Body (ASB) to go as far as placing restrictions, such as the requirement of 20 members for a club to officially exist. As a result, numerous previously existing clubs are under the risk of being cut, resulting in complaints from their respective leaders. read more » Illegal immigration doesn’t hurt the nation October 17, 2009 — by Girish Swaminath Statistics from the Department of Immigration show that more than 22 million illegal immigrants have recently found a new life in the United States. Every day, this number goes up as people unlawfully cross the border from Mexico. However, despite the current financial crisis, government officials must provide illegal immigrants with basic necessities, since they are contributors to the prosperity of the economy. read more » Public option optional for health-care bill October 15, 2009 — by Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart considered the public option component of President Obama's health care package so appealing that he believed Republicans disliked it only because of the way the Democrats described it. Surveys conducted by pollster Frank Luntz showed that the public disliked the plan when it was called the government option, but supported it when it was called the public option. "The Republicans would probably have less of a reason to oppose the plan if it was called AIDS—American Insurance Department Solutions,” he quipped. read more » Extending the school year not ideal October 14, 2009 — by Alex Ju President Obama and many others are frustrated with American education, annoyed with how the country's performance on international standardized tests is always trailing behind other countries. As a result, he recently proposed a radical plan that would increase the length of the school year. read more » Homecoming traditions not what they used to be October 14, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris Students sometimes hear their parents talk about their high school experiences filled with spirit days and dances. Their academics did not seem as daunting, the activities and sports were not as intense and, overall, the environment of high school was far less stressful. But most importantly, students hear about the events that galvanized the older generation into becoming a united and spirited school. read more » Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco October 13, 2009 — by Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon Since taking to the campaign trail, President Barack Obama has continued to stand steadfastly behind America's policy in Afghanistan, defending it as a "war of necessity." However, in light of recent developments, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the corruption-laden re-election of President Hamid Karzai, it is looking more and more like this "war of necessity" is devolving into Obama's Vietnam. read more » SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
Small clubs don’t gain big points with colleges October 20, 2009 — by Aanchal Mohan True or false: Being in charge of a club will increase your chances on getting into a top college? To the people's dismay, the answer is false. This misconception has instigated many students to create new clubs on campus, forcing the Associated Student Body (ASB) to go as far as placing restrictions, such as the requirement of 20 members for a club to officially exist. As a result, numerous previously existing clubs are under the risk of being cut, resulting in complaints from their respective leaders. read more » Illegal immigration doesn’t hurt the nation October 17, 2009 — by Girish Swaminath Statistics from the Department of Immigration show that more than 22 million illegal immigrants have recently found a new life in the United States. Every day, this number goes up as people unlawfully cross the border from Mexico. However, despite the current financial crisis, government officials must provide illegal immigrants with basic necessities, since they are contributors to the prosperity of the economy. read more » Public option optional for health-care bill October 15, 2009 — by Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart considered the public option component of President Obama's health care package so appealing that he believed Republicans disliked it only because of the way the Democrats described it. Surveys conducted by pollster Frank Luntz showed that the public disliked the plan when it was called the government option, but supported it when it was called the public option. "The Republicans would probably have less of a reason to oppose the plan if it was called AIDS—American Insurance Department Solutions,” he quipped. read more » Extending the school year not ideal October 14, 2009 — by Alex Ju President Obama and many others are frustrated with American education, annoyed with how the country's performance on international standardized tests is always trailing behind other countries. As a result, he recently proposed a radical plan that would increase the length of the school year. read more » Homecoming traditions not what they used to be October 14, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris Students sometimes hear their parents talk about their high school experiences filled with spirit days and dances. Their academics did not seem as daunting, the activities and sports were not as intense and, overall, the environment of high school was far less stressful. But most importantly, students hear about the events that galvanized the older generation into becoming a united and spirited school. read more » Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco October 13, 2009 — by Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon Since taking to the campaign trail, President Barack Obama has continued to stand steadfastly behind America's policy in Afghanistan, defending it as a "war of necessity." However, in light of recent developments, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the corruption-laden re-election of President Hamid Karzai, it is looking more and more like this "war of necessity" is devolving into Obama's Vietnam. read more » SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
Illegal immigration doesn’t hurt the nation October 17, 2009 — by Girish Swaminath Statistics from the Department of Immigration show that more than 22 million illegal immigrants have recently found a new life in the United States. Every day, this number goes up as people unlawfully cross the border from Mexico. However, despite the current financial crisis, government officials must provide illegal immigrants with basic necessities, since they are contributors to the prosperity of the economy. read more » Public option optional for health-care bill October 15, 2009 — by Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart considered the public option component of President Obama's health care package so appealing that he believed Republicans disliked it only because of the way the Democrats described it. Surveys conducted by pollster Frank Luntz showed that the public disliked the plan when it was called the government option, but supported it when it was called the public option. "The Republicans would probably have less of a reason to oppose the plan if it was called AIDS—American Insurance Department Solutions,” he quipped. read more » Extending the school year not ideal October 14, 2009 — by Alex Ju President Obama and many others are frustrated with American education, annoyed with how the country's performance on international standardized tests is always trailing behind other countries. As a result, he recently proposed a radical plan that would increase the length of the school year. read more » Homecoming traditions not what they used to be October 14, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris Students sometimes hear their parents talk about their high school experiences filled with spirit days and dances. Their academics did not seem as daunting, the activities and sports were not as intense and, overall, the environment of high school was far less stressful. But most importantly, students hear about the events that galvanized the older generation into becoming a united and spirited school. read more » Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco October 13, 2009 — by Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon Since taking to the campaign trail, President Barack Obama has continued to stand steadfastly behind America's policy in Afghanistan, defending it as a "war of necessity." However, in light of recent developments, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the corruption-laden re-election of President Hamid Karzai, it is looking more and more like this "war of necessity" is devolving into Obama's Vietnam. read more » SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
Public option optional for health-care bill October 15, 2009 — by Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart considered the public option component of President Obama's health care package so appealing that he believed Republicans disliked it only because of the way the Democrats described it. Surveys conducted by pollster Frank Luntz showed that the public disliked the plan when it was called the government option, but supported it when it was called the public option. "The Republicans would probably have less of a reason to oppose the plan if it was called AIDS—American Insurance Department Solutions,” he quipped. read more » Extending the school year not ideal October 14, 2009 — by Alex Ju President Obama and many others are frustrated with American education, annoyed with how the country's performance on international standardized tests is always trailing behind other countries. As a result, he recently proposed a radical plan that would increase the length of the school year. read more » Homecoming traditions not what they used to be October 14, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris Students sometimes hear their parents talk about their high school experiences filled with spirit days and dances. Their academics did not seem as daunting, the activities and sports were not as intense and, overall, the environment of high school was far less stressful. But most importantly, students hear about the events that galvanized the older generation into becoming a united and spirited school. read more » Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco October 13, 2009 — by Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon Since taking to the campaign trail, President Barack Obama has continued to stand steadfastly behind America's policy in Afghanistan, defending it as a "war of necessity." However, in light of recent developments, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the corruption-laden re-election of President Hamid Karzai, it is looking more and more like this "war of necessity" is devolving into Obama's Vietnam. read more » SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
Extending the school year not ideal October 14, 2009 — by Alex Ju President Obama and many others are frustrated with American education, annoyed with how the country's performance on international standardized tests is always trailing behind other countries. As a result, he recently proposed a radical plan that would increase the length of the school year. read more » Homecoming traditions not what they used to be October 14, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris Students sometimes hear their parents talk about their high school experiences filled with spirit days and dances. Their academics did not seem as daunting, the activities and sports were not as intense and, overall, the environment of high school was far less stressful. But most importantly, students hear about the events that galvanized the older generation into becoming a united and spirited school. read more » Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco October 13, 2009 — by Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon Since taking to the campaign trail, President Barack Obama has continued to stand steadfastly behind America's policy in Afghanistan, defending it as a "war of necessity." However, in light of recent developments, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the corruption-laden re-election of President Hamid Karzai, it is looking more and more like this "war of necessity" is devolving into Obama's Vietnam. read more » SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
Homecoming traditions not what they used to be October 14, 2009 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris Students sometimes hear their parents talk about their high school experiences filled with spirit days and dances. Their academics did not seem as daunting, the activities and sports were not as intense and, overall, the environment of high school was far less stressful. But most importantly, students hear about the events that galvanized the older generation into becoming a united and spirited school. read more » Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco October 13, 2009 — by Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon Since taking to the campaign trail, President Barack Obama has continued to stand steadfastly behind America's policy in Afghanistan, defending it as a "war of necessity." However, in light of recent developments, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the corruption-laden re-election of President Hamid Karzai, it is looking more and more like this "war of necessity" is devolving into Obama's Vietnam. read more » SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco October 13, 2009 — by Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon Since taking to the campaign trail, President Barack Obama has continued to stand steadfastly behind America's policy in Afghanistan, defending it as a "war of necessity." However, in light of recent developments, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the corruption-laden re-election of President Hamid Karzai, it is looking more and more like this "war of necessity" is devolving into Obama's Vietnam. read more » SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
SHS needs to be regularly updated October 12, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang With the world transitioning to a more electronic one, many aspects of everyday life are going digital. Because technology plays such an important role, such advances should also be used in education, such as the Amazon Kindle. read more » UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase October 12, 2009 — by Sulmaan Hassan Upon entering a university, students are surprised to find themselves already struggling to pay for books, room and board and transportation. Now, however, it is alarming to see the effect that hiking up UC, CSU and community college tuitions have on students fresh off the boat from high school. Matters have only gone from bad to worse. read more » Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast
Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation October 9, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar President Obama’s speech on education raises grave concern about the direction in which this country is headed. If the president, of all people, has to try to convince students of the necessity education plays in life, this country has little hope for success. Obama addressed students on Sept. 8 concerning the need for education, giving examples from his life and students persevered despite hardships, but he said nothing earth shattering. Conservatives worried he might engage in "liberal brainwashing," but he merely stuck to a non-political, pro-education script. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...190191192193194...200210...nextlast