If an average person said something like “people who call themselves ‘pro-life,’ and yet support the death penalty are idiots,” I would probably let it slide. I have a problem with political science senior saying it; however, because it indicates a lack of depth of scholarly inquiry. Looking at this apparent oxymoron just a little […]
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Sex sells, but drugs don't
Thanks to this week’s New Times article, you too can whip up a batch of your very own homemade methamphetamine. The cover story, titled “Meth Made Easy,” enraged much of San Luis Obispo. Readers discarded as many copies as they could, advertisers pulled their ads and local citizens wondered why a newspaper would publish such […]
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How Do You Define Cheating?
Jennette Ballas and Aliza Elbert Dilemma: After taking a midterm, I noticed students walking over to their friends who had the class after them and sharing information about the test that was just taken. Now I understand that in life it’s helpful to use one’s resources to stay ahead, however, at what point is that crossing […]
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Finally, a real solution to a real problem
A few days ago, a guest commentary was featured reflecting upon the true implications of Roe v. Wade and the current state of reproductive rights for women. The article echoed my own concerns within the abortion debate: We need to see past the political arena. All the scathing debate surrounding the issue, from both sides, […]
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Hometown Buffet: Why are you so good?
Douglas B. Bruzzone and Michael Matzke We know how this looks, faithful Mustang Daily reader. You think the Two Classy Gents sold out. And while it is true that this column is now sponsored by Hometown Buffet, please understand we would have written this article anyway. In all sincerity, there is no finer dining experience […]
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Scorched by Cupid's flame
Janice Edman In his monumental work “Amores,” the prolific Ovid wrote poem after poem dedicated to finding love, keeping love and getting rid of love when it became tiresome. The whole process began with the sharp prick of an arrow from sly Cupid’s bow ” what we dreamily now call “love at first sight.” The […]
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Love at first sight: reality or impracticality?
Daniel Gingras Imagine you’re cruising through the UU one Friday with your head buried in the Mustang Daily, trying to figure out the damn Sodoku, when you accidentally collide with a stranger. You look up to apologize, but as your eyes meet hers, you both become speechless. Inside your ribcage, your hearts do the mamba. […]
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The Outdoor Gunn 2-2-06
Chris Gunn Alright, here is the situation: You sit quietly, fingers clasped in your lap, thinking about the sequence: Pick up some speed, drop in and go huge on the first wall, grabbing mute and seting up for the next wall where you spice it up with a front side 720 and stomp it. Keep […]
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Mr. Eller's arguments are not convincing
I would like to thank the conservative columnist Brian Eller for citing some sources in his article, “American history and black history, it’s one and the same.” This is something I found severely lacking from his previous article on global warming. Unfortunately, he still seems to be preaching to the choir. In his previous article, […]
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Help the students' voices be heard on Mardi Gras, Tylor Middlestadt
Please make a difference this year. I voted for you because I believed that you would stand up for students rights. I voted for you because you said that Blake (Bolton) had failed us with the Mardi Gras situation last year by doing nothing for the students. Last year, the city had no strong student […]
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Mr. Ingram managed to label himself
In response to your article entitled “Political convictions without political labels,” I’d like to give you advice instead of lowering myself to your level. Quit trying to be “raw” and “unconventional” because your columns are anything but. Peppering your article with four-letter words makes you far too uncouth to be taken seriously and comparing our […]