Author Archives: Marci Palla

As with much of the college vernacular, the term “clueless” has evolved during the last decade. In the ’90s, “clueless” referred to a girl who knew nothing about the real […]

Between traveling by bike, bus and foot, Cal Poly students rarely need to claim a car’s front seat. But for those returning home for spring break,1 the eternal struggle with […]

I have chosen alcohol as my word this week, so all of you under 21 should stop reading right now. Anyway, I know none of you underage college students would […]

I have chosen alcohol as my word this week, so all of you under 21 should stop reading right now. Anyway, I know none of you underage college students would […]

This week, I would like to take a closer look at the word, “skank.” Usually, I fabricate my own definition for my words of the week. But, while doing some […]

Since our first day of kindergarten, people have asked us what we intended to do as a career. The further we advanced in our education, the more people wanted to know. Unfortunately, the closer we get to finishing school, the less certain many of us are when it comes to what we want to do for the rest of our lives.

Brace yourselves. I have chosen to venture away from defining a single word and have expanded to describing a short phrase: “that guy” and the feminine derivative “that girl.” Our generation has created this title to honor our most intoxicated colleagues and to ensure only those absolutely hammered receive this title, I have complied a list of signs to let you know which of your friends qualify1.

It’s that time of year: winter quarter. During these months, many college students become ill. Not the cool, “You all’s dance crew is sick” kind of sick, but the sneezing, coughing, no one wants to come near you kind of sick.

Contracting a disease can really put a damper on students’ social lives and, less importantly, their academic careers.

In general, a tool is something one uses or manipulates. For this article, we will explore the people one uses or manipulates, specifically the male variety.

These tools are most commonly used by douchebags. In fact, while douchebags often run in packs with other douchebags, they usually employ a tool as their best friend.

It was very disappointing to read the cynical staff editorial on Jan. 20, “Today we inaugurate a man, not a God.” We can agree that we should not expect miracles and any instant results. However, it is sad to see the editorial denigrating the credible message of hope and optimism from the incoming president and his cabinet populated with smart appointees.

The first article I read in Thursday’s paper told the tragic story of Carson Starkey’s death, attributed to alcohol poisoning. I believe it is very important that stories such as Carson’s be well distributed so that others may avoid his fate. For that I was glad to see this article featured on the front page.