Migrant Caravans
Samantha Carrillo, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
As students at CSUSM, our campus is close to the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which is the border between San Diego and Tijuana. It is imperative that we understand what is occurring on the border. Yes, this is about the migrant caravans. According to an ABC 10 News article, on...
The war on Christmas in the U.S.
Lauren Brown, News Reporter
December 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
It seems that every year the same debate and controversy arises. Though the season calls for joy, cheer and merriment, the debate about the war on Christmas and saying “Happy Holidays” rears its ugly head. Why do we get so upset over these miniscule details when we’re supposed to ...
Trump and his border challenged by caravan
Tyler Hudson, Opinion Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Some call it an invasion, others call it human compassion. Either way, the migrant caravan has thoroughly divided our country. Since early April, some 7,000 to 10,000 immigrants from South and Central America have trekked thousands of miles in hopes of reaching the U.S. Their goal is to claim asylum. ...
Inclusivity spreads holiday cheer
Kayla Bailey, Opinion Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s essential we talk about the importance of saying “Happy Holidays” to others. This is a matter of remaining inclusive, considerate and respectful to others around you. It’s unfortunate to hear the statement, “How dare someone tell us that we...
The never ending war waged between ourselves
Kevin Kilpatrick, Contributor
December 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Another traumatic episode in America? It must be the white supremacists. No wait, it’s the gay community’s fault. No, it’s the Hondurans moving through Mexico toward the American border. It’s their fault. But wait, what about Black Americans? Or Hispanics? Or Asians, Native Amer...
EDITORIAL
December 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The fall semester is coming at an end, and as we all cram for our finals and get ready to say farewell to our friends, we can’t help but be relieved that it’s almost over. The past few months have been overwhelming for all of us and we cannot wait for the last day of school, but there...
The strength of the First Amendment
Tyler Hudson, Opinion Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In a time of divisive rhetoric and opposing viewpoints, we must remember to appreciate the First Amendment that allows us to express ourselves freely. The First Amendment maintains a separation between government and religion, allows for people to protest against the government and prot...
Thanksgiving as a Native American
Adrianna Adame, News Reporter
November 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, marking the official beginning of the holiday season. I have always celebrated Thanksgiving, the stereotypical American way: watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, eating a big dinner with my family with the traditional ...
Let’s agree to disagree, the state of U.S. politics
Chase Spear, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
When one turns on the television to watch the nightly news, political drama and controversy tend to dominate the headlines. Scandals and social justice continue to be the face of U.S. politics, but these themes are no more relevant than the massive amount of conflict between the two poli...
The true meaning of Thanksgiving has been betrayed, lead to consumerism
Christina Suarez, Opinion Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
What does Thanksgiving mean to you? For many individuals, Thanksgiving is celebrated as a time for family and friends to come together, remember the things they have to be thankful for and eat a big turkey for dinner. However, the real meaning of Thanksgiving is something very dif...
Become aware of white privilege
Kayla Bailey, Opinion Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
White privilege is a societal privilege that white people benefit from, and it is more prevalent than it may seem. There are many people in the U.S. who believe that white privilege is no longer a problem since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 abolished any laws involving any kind of discrimina...
Help the victims of the California fires
Celine Holguin, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
My heart goes out to all of those who have been affected by the fires that continue to engulf California. As I see videos and photographs of the areas affected by major fires, like the Camp and Woolsey fires, I can’t imagine how frightening it is to witness the destruction. With the Cam...