Category: Opinion

Opinion: The cost of a DREAM

It’s time to give young DREAMers a true chance at the “American dream.”

Opinion: Facebook wants to redefine reality

Zuckerberg’s vision of connecting others is to put on a headset and be able to sit courtside at a basketball game, or take a virtual vacation.

Opinion: Eat More Food and Less Stuff

People love food. Whether it’s burgers, fries, salads, pasta, waffles, or just a big steak, it could be consumed in a much healthier way than most people make it.

Opinion: Baseball’s cheaters deserve harsher punishment

While some will argue that these “juiced up” players brought baseball back to life, a majority of baseball fanatics will say that the Steroid Era gave the game a massive black eye.

Opinion: Turning a blind eye to the horrors in the Congo

Imagine you are a civilian left to fend for yourself against brutal attacks, torture, looting, rape and murder, as well as being deprived of basic conditions necessary for life.

Opinion: Southern California: The fool’s gold state

For decades, Southern California has been portrayed as the “Golden State,” but I believe that people considering a move to Southern California should think twice.

Opinion: Reality TV takes new approach on entertainment

We have grown close to these reality shows and the people put on them but do we really know the impact that they are having on our everyday lives?

Opinion: “Sylmars Fix” fixes hungry Cougars too

Fresh and healthy signature dishes such as Breakfast Croissants, Panini’s, Salads, Wraps, cold and hot Pastas, and even signature desserts and smoothies that keep your senses happy.

Opinion: Looking for love … everywhere

Between late nights studying for exams, early mornings to commute to class, working overtime, and hang out with your friends love gets lost in the busy college life that you lead day to day.

Opinion: Fighting in hockey, should it stop?

“It looks like we are going to have a scrap behind the play.” That is often the line that is heard from the play-by-play announcer as the referee blows the whistle and two opposing players drop their gloves, sometimes even taking off their helmets.

Opinion: I belong to the 5%

Not long ago I heard a joke regarding vegans: “How do you find a vegan in a group? Don’t worry, he will tell you.” This may or may not be funny, but it is true

Opinion: defining art

Art is one of those words that the meaning of has been altered and disputed many times over.

How to eat healthy on a college budget

How many times have you complained that starting a diet is too expensive? Well guess what? You’re already on one!

Opinion: Religious clubs on campus, it’s a good thing!

Religious clubs on campus, its a good thing!

Opinion: Aspergers, it’s misunderstood

One of the latest disorders to be discovered is called Asperger’s Syndrome.

Bite-sized life lessons

I’ve learned a lot of things during my College Program, and here are some of those lessons condensed into bite size bits!

Opinion: Awesometown

The Santa Clarita Valley has a very broad and extensive history, and many of the city’s inhabitants are unaware of the multitude of historical places and events which have occurred right here in this town.

Opinion: An Arab Fall

The once hopeful optimism of native uprisings that spread throughout the Middle East over two years ago might be coming to an end

Opinion: Gay Marraige

It was in 1996 that the Defense of Marriage Act was signed by Bill Clinton, stating that a marriage was exclusively between a man and a woman. This was over ten years ago and today, one can find Clinton publicly refuting the legitimacy of the reason behind said legislation.

Opinion: The trouble with mainstream music

It starts off with a confused look on my face. I shift back between stations on my car radio just to make sure that I did in fact change the station.

A beautiful tomorrow begins blooming today!

My Disney College Program experience has been nothing less than amazing and unforgettable. Lately, I have been so occupied with work and planning for the future.

Opinion: Defining the sequester

Defining a sequester and describing what it means for 2013.

Making mistakes and making magic

I am striving to do my best work, create magic, and make the most of my time here. Hopefully, what I am doing here is just the sprout of what I dream will blossom into a career within Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

The happiest internship on earth

A few weeks ago, I traveled 3000 miles away from home to pursue my dream of living at Disney World and working for the one and only Mickey Mouse!

Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday

Two of the biggest shopping days of the year, are they competition for each other?

Opinion: Proposition 30 – A way to fix finances for education in California

Students may have noticed that the price of tuition has gone up dramatically over the past few years. Proposition 30 can help with the rise in tuition costs.

Opinion: Proposition 32 – California’s corporate coup

At its core, Proposition 32 is a good idea; it’s the execution that’s sloppy.

Opinion: First presidential debate of 2012, and the winner is …?

The first of three presidential debates aired Wednesday from the University of Denver in Colorado and featured a debate on domestic issues.

Opinion: Someone get the real referees back!

The final play of last night’s Monday Night Football game in Seattle was all it took for the world to go in uproar over the replacement referees officiating.

Opinion: 10 Tips for job interviews

Don’t go into an interview blindly. Research the business and position you are applying for.

Opinion: The great outdoors

Some of my fondest childhood memories involve being outdoors.

Opinion: Keeping COC clean is up to students

Budget cuts seem to be a constant theme here at College of the Canyons. One area that may be overlooked in these unsure times is the cleanliness of the campus.

Opinion: Honors students should be a priority

So the question is: who, if anyone, should be given priority registration in addition to the groups that already have the privilege? Surely the Honors Program is a prized candidate.

Opinion: Caffeine, the daily drug

In coffee there is a stimulant called caffeine which helps people feel more alert and ready to face the day. A stimulant is a substance or a drug that raises the levels of activity in the body.

Opinion: The Rising Cost of Gas

Gas prices are becoming a big issue for the candidates running for election in 2012. With a sudden burst in prices at the pump, the conversation has turned from unemployment rate to solutions for American oil and energy.

Opinion: What’s my parking really worth?

If you’re a student at COC, you have undoubtedly felt the hassle and disappointment of the lack of available parking spots on the Valencia Campus over the last few semesters.

Opinion: Best places to study off-campus

Now that the semester is five weeks in, classes are in full swing and students that have been coasting on cruise control, must now hit the books and cram the curriculum into their heads in time for the first exam.

Chronic Cantina

The Westfield Valencia Town Center received a brand new addition in Chronic Cantina.

Lights Camera Action – All In The SCV

The list of film and television credits for Santa Clarita is extensive and ever growing. The city offers three incentive options to keep those who film here coming back.

Opinion: Is The Cost of COC Parking Too High?

Every semester, we are required to purchase a COC parking pass for forty dollars, that doesn’t even necessarily guarantee a parking spot.

A Journey to Mentryville

A journey to California’s first successful oil boom town.

Ruba’s Rant – It’s Pure Entertainment

What do you guys know? Lindsay Lohan is going to jail for 30 days!

Why people shop at Westfield Valencia Town Center

People are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley Westfield Mall for a variety of reasons.

Opinion: Should Teachers Express Their Opinions in Class?

It is not a teacher‘s place to express personal views or opinions in class simply because they can so easily influence a student’s beliefs, it’s not in their job description, and it could block free thought among the students and willingness to share views of their own.