About two weeks ago, Israel started its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip after an occupation that lasted for 38 years. The withdrawal was not only limited to military personnel, but also a pullout of about...

I was reading an article on the MSNBC website, regarding the plight of four Christian Peacekeeper activists taken hostage in Iraq by terrorists that are in league with Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, al-Qaeda's...

The American dream is becoming more elusive each year. The gap between the haves and the have-nots continues to widen, and for most it is increasingly difficult to make ends meet. One of the saving...

We are living in an era of the "learning-centered" university. That is, CSUN is diligently working to create a campus environment that is especially attuned to student learning. But this is not a new...

It will always amaze me to hear of someone who is willing to give up their rights in order to make sure that I don't have those rights. Because the idea that I am free to do something they don't want...

On Nov. 8, the Kansas Board of Education voted 6-4 in favor of alter the science standards in public schools in favor of an "Intelligent Design" curriculum. No amount of perfume can cover up the stench...

As the Department of Defense intensifies the war in Iraq, there has been an increased push by the military to enlist and train young men and women to engage in military combat. Historically, Chicano/Latinos...

During and after the Hurricane Katrina disaster, there was a large amount of discussion about whether race was a factor in dealing with the devastation of New Orleans. Unfortunately, most of the debate...

Proposition 76 deserves our resounding no vote on Nov. 8. To begin with, Proposition 76 is asking voters to approve an amendment to the Constitution of the State of California. While all ballot propositions...

What can students do in the special election? First, CSU students are numerous enough that if they would show up to vote, they could actually make a difference in the election. It matters if you vote,...

Student teaching is indeed a worthwhile experience. In student teaching one encounters many interesting people. There are many very well qualified adults both at the university campus and the campus...

As a former classroom teacher in K-12 schools and a parent of children who attended public schools, I realize how critical it is to staff our urban classrooms with "good teachers." As an assistant CSUN...