Tag: Opinion

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: defining art

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

Opinion: Rising Tuition Will Hinder Students’ Education

Although students find it extremely difficult to afford an education these days, the California University Board of Trustees decided to yet again raise tuition fees for the upcoming semester.

Opinion: Obama’s Legacy Hinges on “Victory”

The topic of legacies is a highly subjective one, but there are two facts surrounding it. The first is that legacies are not built on words but on actions. The second is that the conduct of the individual will determine what kind of legacy he leaves behind. President Obama has started to build a negative legacy through his policies. The legacy of President Obama will be primarily known for the controversial passage of the health care bill.

9/11: Nine Years Later

And once again we come upon 9/11. It is a day remembered as when 19 people got out of bed one morning and killed 3,000 of our fellow Americans. Americans of every race, creed, and background were afflicted by the attacks, and still are to this day.

Opinion: Budget Cutbacks Hurt Students

The entire country has been suffering from huge budget deficits and the sinking economy has affected most aspects of college life. College of the Canyons is a perfect example of an educational institution that has had to make sizable budget cuts within the past couple years.

Opinion: Questioning the New Opinion Leaders

By Christopher Glotfelty – Cougar News Contributor Slate. Salon. The Huffington Post. Gawker Media. As online magazines and revenue-generating blogs become en vogue, the younger generation – the ones that…

Opinion: No Use Crying Over Spilled Oil

By Scott Gerbacia – Cougar News Contributor The world needs clean energy now more than ever. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is not only a reminder of how the world’s…

Opinion: Can I Have a Heart Attack With That?

You may see it all of the time on television: McDonald’s All-Americans, LeBron James and Dwight Howard acting in clever McDonald’s commercials or McDonald’s sponsoring the Olympics. The company that…

Opinion: ASG Election or Popularity Contest?

By Avriel Epps – Cougar News Contributor The semester is coming to a close; some students are getting ready for graduation while others are preparing their countdown for the inevitable…

Opinion: You Are What You Eat

By Kelly Nish- Cougar News Staff Writer Several months ago I decided to make a daring decision in order to see the change I wanted to see within myself. I…

Opinion: Game Set Match for Tennis at COC

By Chloe Kwock – Cougar News Contributor As most of us already know, California, is suffering though a huge budget deficit along with the rest of the country. Most colleges…

Opinion: Ordinary Town With a Theme Park

“Awesometown” is the new slogan plastered throughout various surrounding cities of Valencia. But why the name “Awesometown”? Driving through Van Nuys, North Hollywood, and Culver City, citizens are bombarded by…

Opinion: Coffee, News, and Convos…

By Juliya Popova – 125 Blogger I can never do my homework, or any assignment at my house, therefore I choose the nearest cafe which has a free wireless connection….

Opinion: It’s More Than a Game

“Fast-break Slam dunk, Reverse Lay-up, In his face three pointer.” These are what most people think about when they hear about professional basketball but, its deeper than that.

Opinion: Pet Adoption Would Curb Pet “Farming”

The rights and well being of animals has been a consistent issue in the United States and many organizations have formed to support those in need. Statistics show that there are many animals and shelters in need of our help and there are simple things we can do to improve the lives of animals around the country.