Have you heard of the 90-day rule? It is essentially this idea that women should make men wait 90 days to have sex with them.
I can see how this is useful because too often women are afraid men will leave them as soon as they have sex with them. It tests to see if they will be faithful...
The modern day interpretation of chivalry is seen as polite and courteous behavior towards women. Men display chivalry when they hold open doors for women or offer them their jacket on a cold night. Chivalry is a defining trait of a true gentlemen, but the question remains, is chivalry...
CSUSM’s production of “Good Kids” handled a hefty issue, but also dazzled and educated audiences with spectacular acting.
Our very own theater program put on a new production from Oct. 14 to Oct. 18 titled “Good Kids” written by Naomi Iizuka.
The play is based on a true...
One in four women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. Considering this alarming reality, candid discussions and education surrounding sexual assault and rape are extremely important.
A recent event held on campus sparked discussion and encouraged that conversations about this...
Nicole Holman, Community News Editor
• October 29, 2015
Choosing a costume for Halloween has always been a thrilling pastime. As a child, I remember having energetic discussions with friends about who or what we were going to dress up as well before Oct. 31 was even close.
Now that we’re in college, time to plan elaborate costumes (or even...
“Mean Girls” taught our generation that “Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.”
Though I agree with the underlying premise of self-expression, I do not agree with the notion of calling other people...
Halloween is the perfect time to live out your fantasies and be whoever you’ve always wanted to be. It’s an unbelievably empowering experience. But nothing really charges you up the way a superhero costume does.
“With great power comes great responsibility,” says Uncle Ben, the...
Halloween is a holiday that lets anyone be whoever or whatever they want without societal pressures or judgement. Many choose to dress as Latinos, Native Americans, African Americans and Asian Americans. From these people’s perspectives, it’s “all in good fun.”
However, there...
For many people, Halloween is a time to look back and remember how much fun we had as children and reminisce on the costumes we wore throughout our childhood.
As we get older and reality becomes clearer, there are many things that our naive little eyes did not see before.
I’m sure...
Tiffany Trent, Assistant Opinion Editor
• October 29, 2015
Halloween costumes come in countless varieties. Some are understated and simple while others are elaborate and detailed. Many costumes leave very little to the imagination.
What message does dressing in suggestive costumes actually send?
While I understand that a lot of people feel...
Trick or treating has been part of North American Halloween traditions since the 1920s. The act resembles the late medieval Christian practice of Souling.
Souling originated in Ireland and Great Britain. To soul was to go door to door singing and saying prayers for the dead in return...
Tiffany Trent, Assistant Opinion Editor
• October 29, 2015
It’s getting to be that time of year when the air becomes crisp, the leaves change colors and sweatshirts and boots replace summer attire. This means Halloween is just around the corner.
Why not dress up and reclaim some of your childhood fun? Whether you work on Halloween, have a...
