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“YOU’RE GOING TO HELL!” – WHY FANATIC PREACHERS CONFLICT WITH CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

March 12, 2012

Many of us at CSUSM have at least heard of the “You’re going to hell!” preachers who love to flock college campuses to tell students they’re sinners who will go to hell unless they repent.

PLEASE READ BEFORE VOTING FOR THE ASI CANDIDATES

March 12, 2012

An Opinion piece regarding the ASI elections.

“JOHN CARTER” A VICTIM OF MIS-MARKETING

March 12, 2012

If the latest live-action Disney release, “John Carter,” bombs at the box office, the only reason responsible will be the terrible marketing for the movie.

The Heart Beat: Healthy weight loss

February 28, 2012

With summer right around the corner, losing weight to perfect your ‘beach body’ is perhaps a top priority. Sadly, too many people are unaware of healthy ways to lose weight and can inadvertently cause more harm than good.

LET’S TALK POLITICS- SHOCKING SALARY FACTS: CAL STATE PRESIDENTS EARN MORE THAN FACEBOOK EXECS

February 28, 2012

Recent reports from the CSU Chancellor’s office have brought some interesting monetary facts to the table regarding the salaries of the CSU system’s head honchos.

OPINION: FACING RACISM

February 28, 2012

YouTube, the home of humor, music, film and artistic talent, as well as the original place of the “It Gets Better” campaign against bullying is now the home of the most offensive video to go viral that I have ever seen. On Jan. 6, 2012, three teenage girls from Arizona uploaded a video demonstrating their hate for the Mexican Race.

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE: HOW DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT IS RUINING GAMING

February 28, 2012

In the current era of gaming, the amount of downloadable content (DLC) is quickly rising. Unfortunately for gamers, this rise is a double- edged sword.

OPINION: AT SDSU, FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS NEED NOT APPLY

February 28, 2012

When Ashley Wardle was admitted to San Diego State University, she must have been expecting a place where all ideas and beliefs were welcomed and tolerated by all – especially by school officials.

OPINION: WORLD’S WORST BOSS- THE DEMISE OF NBC’S “THE OFFICE” TELEVISION SERIES

February 28, 2012

In 2005, NBC producer Greg Daniels brought the popular British comedy “The Office” to American televisions. Steve Carell was hired to star and play bumbling boss Michael Scott and carry the television show for seven amazing seasons of pure comedic genius.

The Heart Beat: Natural alternatives to exercise

February 14, 2012

As college students, ‘free time’ isn’t a very familiar concept. Finding enough time to get to the gym and actually have a worthwhile workout might seem impossible. Utilizing some of the following alternatives will help you burn some extra calories, regardless of whether or not you are a gym-rat.

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE: THE PLAYSTATION VITA IS READY FOR LAUNCH

February 14, 2012

Sony’s newest handheld device is set to drop Feb. 22, and the launch period could be crucial in determining the system’s success or failure. Since its announcement early last year, the handheld has been officially titled the PlayStation Vita (PSV), and Sony has released loads of hardware details.

OPINION: PEPSI-ONLY STATUS NOT WELCOME AT CSUSM

February 14, 2012

With the beginning of a new semester, San Marcos became a Pepsi-only school. All vending machines and soda fountains replaced Coca-Cola and Sprite with Pepsi and Sierra Mist. While many accept this switch as beneficial for the school (and, for a number of students, their pallet), many more do not support this move.