Perspectives

Graphic Staff   Today marks the seventh anniversary of one of the most tragic events in United States history — the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. For our generation in particular, the incident signified an instigation of political awareness and worldly controversy to which we were previously not exposed. Now, as we reflect on this event that sparked a war still being fought … [Read more...] about Anniversary recalls true American unity

Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor Federal agents swarmed the factory, screaming incomprehensibly at panicked, racially segregated workers. Caucasian and African American coworkers applauded as 595 undocumented workers were shackled. Most were hauled to a detention center 200 miles away.  Agents did not provide workers with counsel or families with the location of their … [Read more...] about Enforcing borders best for immigrants, natives

Paul StanfordStaff Writer Despite the fact that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known as a killer robot from the future, he remains responsible for maintaining one of the largest economies in the world.   Schwarzenegger has implemented policies and personal mantras to keep the state’s money in check. He practices his own new rule of rejecting legislation … [Read more...] about Train for California on the wrong track

Heather ManesStaff Writer At the close of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon called for a “Peace with Honor” arrangement for the withdrawal of American troops from South Vietnam. Though the withdrawal was successful, the supposed “honor” contained within the mandate was not. The American initiative was cut short by Ho Chi Minh’s detrimental — and wholly underestimated — … [Read more...] about U.S. violates Iraqi sovereignty

Lindsey BoermaPerspectives Editor Recently, I came across a friend who had never “Googled” his name before. As someone who far too often types her name into the Web giant’s search engine, basking in the glory of my online accomplishments, I found this to be an extraordinarily scandalous fact. Whether regarding such frivolous intrigues or more substantial news, the Internet … [Read more...] about Tech wave bursts into political venues