Category: Opinion

How Epilepsy Changed My Life

By Steven Estrada All I could see, in blurred vision, were two firefighters hovering above me in the ambulance and my mom sitting beside me, with tears running…

Opinion: Orcas belong in the ocean, not Sea World

By Malia Mosser Although SeaWorld has decided to stop breeding orcas, SeaWorld must treat their orcas properly and stop doing live shows with the intelligent marine animals. Many deaths of trainers…

Opinion: Where’s the microwave?

Every Semester College of the Canyons registers approximately 20,000 students. Could it be that there is only one microwave on the Valencia campus? Students were surprised to learn that only…

Opinion: A violent sport with a not so violent record

By Tim Waschak Sitting in class the other day, and the words uttered from someone in the back row seemed to ring in my ears more than they normally would….

The Rise of ESports

Video games have changed media drastically since the days of Pong, today those changes have pulled video games and sports together to make eSports. While not something entirely new, eSports…

Opinion: To smoke or not to smoke

By Kelley Ann Hughes I found myself wandering around College of Canyons’ vacant Valencia Campus on a perfect Sunday morning. I couldn’t seem to numb myself from what I’d repetitively…

Opinion: Why is the 2016 presidential race so outlandish?

By Innokenty Loon The race for the white house today is akin to a reality television show. This is not simply a reference to Donald Trump’s reality TV background; both…

Opinion: Sick of feeling politically marginalized? Vote!

By Innokenty Loon Youth voter turnout is at an all time low, according to the US census bureau. In a study released in April 2014, the US Census revealed that…

Opinion: The true impact of youth athletics

By Jessy Castellon Participating in any sport, whether it’s running track or playing football, teaches the significance of discipline and learning how to act sportingly. But playing sports also…

Buy or lease a car? That is the question

Customers talking to a leasing consultant on a recent Saturday

Opinion: Dress code gender inequality

By Karen Esparza There are many undeniable inequalities among both genders that every single one of you have been subjected to at least once throughout your life. Though we have…

Opinion: If citizens are armed will we be safe?

Last month, our nation was once again rocked by another tragic episode of gun violence on a college campus.

Opinion: Abortion is always complicated

I believe that abortions shouldn’t be illegal, but there should be limitations on when or for what reasons they are done.

Opinion: The homeschool life

Homeschooling is a school system where kids can be educated at home by their parents.

Scalping Tickets for “Star Wars” Out of This World

Are you a true Star Wars fan? How much would you be willing to pay to go see “Star Wars” on opening night? It turns out, many people are selling and buying tickets for thousands of dollars.

Opinion: The “Right to Die” is personal

By Taylor da Costa The recent signing of the physician assisted-suicide bill by Governor Brown is one that sparks great conflict among many. Religious leaders and most conservatives believe that…

Opinion: Talking is overrated

Introverts often get disturbingly misinterpreted.

Opinion: How to make everyone not hate you: A vaper’s guide

On September 22, 2015, a decision that every vaper in the Santa Clarita Valley has feared was made.

Dracula Shines Brightly at the Black Box

My review of “Dracula”. This is the PERFECT show for the season, but time is running out.. Only one week left!

True Stories Dominate Movies Theaters This Fall

Which one of the fine actors will be up for the gold statue..?

Opinion: What is your city spending millions of dollars on?

An approximately $7 million project for a new community center in the city of Santa Clarita and very few people know what this means. Time and money are a large…

Opinion: The financial rewards of attending COC

Students attending community college will save time and money.

Opinion: Homelessness rising in the SCV?

Homelessness is an issue not just for Los Angeles but for Santa Clarita as well.

Opinion: The reality of ‘Wanderlust’

It was dark. I had no umbrella. I was alone. How did I end up wandering the streets of London at two o’clock in the morning looking like a hopeless, drenched Californian?

Opinion: Does the media control what we think?

Since our lives are so consumed with being connected, is it fair to say that the media could have the power to control our decisions?

Opinion: The lacking presence of student government

By Eddie Averill Towards the end of the spring 2014 semester, as I walked through the quad, I saw a handful of students eating pizza. Naturally, I wanted to know…

Too many students, too little parking

Imagine a daily commute to work with a parking spot search much like Christmas time at the mall. Circling the parking lots, aggressive drivers and the car stalking of strangers in hopes of snagging their parking spot. This scenario may seem all too familiar because it’s an everyday reality for the 12,000 COC students fighting for one of only 3,600 available spaces.

Opinion: why savings are a thing of the past

There was once a time when common people would tout the benefit in saving hard-earned income.

Opinion: The phenomenon of skinny versus fat

Why hasn’t anyone ever questioned why being skinny is preferred when it comes to body types?

Opinion: Do Apps help you, or just waste your time

In a society like ours, it is almost impossible to be in a public area and see an individual that is not straining their neck to look down at their mobile device.

Opinion: The good, the bad, and the misinformation of Proposition 1

For months now we have been bombarded by campaign issues and promises from all the candidates involved by either billboards, television and radio announcements, posters and political mailers. But the…

Opinion: College Voters

People say that the youth vote is our future. So the question is, how much do our local youth actually know about the upcoming election and politics?

Opinion: Where’s the rest of the picture?

For some reason, it’s not rare that people would record a tragic event vertically. Why is that?

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.