Donald Trump is an interesting man, to say the least. Not only is he a presidential candidate running a controversial campaign for next year, he is also a successful businessman and TV personality, known for his bluntness.
One of the contentious issues that he seeks to address within his campaign...
Nicole Holman, Community News Editor
• September 30, 2015
Donald Trump is now a name not only heard when talking about business tycoons or reality TV hosts. He is now a Republican candidate running in the upcoming presidential election. Convinced that his “tell it like it is” style of rants and is an actual platform, Trump seems to have targeted a specific...
While I was in 2nd grade I had a conversation with my substitute teacher that went something like this:“I’m Mexican.”
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
“Like half Mexican?”
“No, both my parents are Mexican.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.”
“You might want to go home and ask your parents.”
“Why?”
“You...
Resty Grey, Senior Staff Writer
• September 30, 2015
Along with many Americans, I am apart of a subculture of people with immigrant parents. My siblings and I are first-generation Filipino-Americans. Unlike many immigrants in America, I have had the privileges that come with being a U.S. citizen since day one.
It’s ironic to think of an American being...
The idea of holding onto your ethnic identity in the United States is not often greeted with understanding. Knowing where you came from eventually will fade away as you become a part of the "melting pot" of society.
To be honest, I have never felt comfortable with that term. It reminds me of a giant...
Celebrity business magnate, Donald Trump, currently leads in the race to win the Republican nomination. Given the state of U.S. politics, this isn’t much of a surprise.
Voters are sick of the gridlock in Washington, and many have come to distrust career politicians.
Trump represents a break with...
San Diego is often associated with one event that occurs annually and that is Comic Con.
I had always dreamed of being able to walk the halls of the convention center with like-minded individuals/nerds who are obsessed with elements of comics, art and stories. People who are allowed to flourish with...
This summer I traveled to my bedroom. This is not a joke; I love staying at home. I am an introvert. I traveled to what my girlfriend and I call “Hermit-Island”. It should be on the “Top Ten Places To Travel To Before You Die.”
Full disclosure, I am a hermit. I know the extroverts out there...
Collin Vaz, Web Editor and Social Media Manager
• September 29, 2015
The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) held at the Motor Speedway in Las Vegas is unlike any music event of the summer.
It is an adventure with your closest friends in a place with a magical energy in the air, cultivated and cherished by those who attend. The weekend is a refreshing step back from our...
Even though there are countless activities for college students to do during summer break, most of us choose to sit on the couch playing video games or binge watching Netflix and HBO. This summer I wanted to do more.
I decided to take a few classes to get ahead. This was a great decision because...
What is it about travel? The excitement associated with adventure? The expectation of a new escapade? Whatever the motivation, travel is something we all should experience.
This summer, I spent my days exploring the forest landscape of Pennsylvania. The first thing I
noticed was the architecture....
Student life is demanding, especially if you come from humble beginnings and don’t have the financial support of your parents. What’s worse than being broke while carrying a full load of units? I’ll tell you: Being a parent on a student budget. I firmly believe we should work hard, but play harder....
