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Opinion | March 10, 2010 | Volume 72 Issue 03

The skinny on Bad Jean choices

A not-so-skinny line between style and bad taste has been crossed.

Fashion styles recycle every few decades. Unfortunately, one skeleton pulled out of style’s closet is skinny jeans on men. Although the style may vary from its past counterparts, skinny jeans are here, but hopefully not to stay. “Those shouldn’t be made for boys,” commented Cynthia Zeinali, nursing major.

A Feline-Friendly Campus

A Feline-Friendly Campus

Valley College has reduced its feral cat population through trap, neuter, and release program.

In ancient Egypt they were worshiped, in cartoons they chase mice, and at Valley College cats are welcome and well cared for. The cats that live on campus are feral, but a few people have a soft spot for the strays, which turns out to be a good thing for the campus. 1 comment

Too Sexy for Your Phone

Too Sexy for Your Phone

Apple’s ban of sexy apps has gone too far.

When examined closely, Apple’s ban of over 5,000 “overtly sexual applications from its app store” appear to be about keeping profits high, not keeping their app store clean, despite what Apple executives say. “It came to the point where we were getting customer complaints from women who found the content getting too degrading and objectionable, as well as parents who were upset with what their kids were able to see,” said Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller.

Bookstore Baggage

Storing one’s belongings before entering the Valley bookstore has its benefits.

During the first four weeks of the semester at Valley College, everyone is asked to leave their personal belongings stored with staff members before entering the bookstore. This often upsets students for various reasons. “I personally would not feel comfortable leaving my belongings at the bookstore with strangers,” Valley student Brenda Castillo said. 1 comment

Opinion | March 03, 2010 | Volume 72 Issue 02

To sext or not to sext

To Sext Or Not To Sext

The erotic art of sexting has become a heated debate amongst parents, teens and law enforcement.

The erotic art of sexting has became a heated debate amongst parents, teens, and law enforcement. American psychologist B.F Skinner once said, “The real problem is not whether machines think, but whether men do.” I couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to the brainless act of “sexting.

Cluttered Campus, Cluttered Mind

The halls at Valley College are less hallowed than they are grimy.

Rust stains drip down the cracked stucco walls of old dilapidated buildings. Sidewalks that look like they haven’t seen a rake in years are covered in festering soggy leaves. If you have ever walked through Quad Park on campus at Valley College you may recognize this scene.

The Unaffordable Truth About Banning Cigarettes

The Unaffordable Truth About Banning Cigarettes

A vice which has addicted millions may be our only way out of further economic downturn.

There is a petition being circulated to ban the sale of cigarettes in California. While the smoking of cigarettes is indeed unhealthy, the idea of banning cigarette sales is unworkable on many levels. The state of California brings in approximately $450 million per year with an 87 cent per pack cigarette tax.

Opinion | February 24, 2010 | Volume 72 Issue 01

Book Rentals Give Students a Better Alternative

With the economy in tatters, enrollment tripling, and the cost of attending college moving increment

Textbooks are a crucial part of any course we as students take, the grade we get, and the overall educational experience we receive from the class. As a new semester begins, books for a full-time student can get very expensive; spending frivolously on books that students will probably only use once seems to be a large concern. 1 comment

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Living in a Text World

As text messaging becomes increasingly more of a primary communication, do we use it effectively?

Text messaging is becoming the fastest growing part of media convergence. Even more so than the internet, it is the quintessential way for people to communicate with each other without any direct contact. One trillion text messages were sent last year, according to the International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications Industry.


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