Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama accomplished an amazing feat at a San Francisco fundraiser recently: He started, albeit unintentionally, a serious dialogue about the working class.
Author Archives: Katie Strickland
Cal Poly deal insults women
The administration of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has recently forgotten who it works for, setting an example I hope will not be followed by any other academic institutions.
Airline rules need reform
When you prepare to study abroad next quarter or leave for the inevitable around-the-world backpacking trip after graduation, one of the things you probably won’t plan for is being imprisoned on an airplane.
Video games shouldn’t be politicians’ scapegoats
A surprising new political movement ““ centered around a hobby much beloved by college students everywhere ““ is gaining force and influence and serves as a reminder that no cause is too small or hopeless to fight for.
Ivy steals threaten UCs
In the future, college students who hope to graduate without debt will do more than apply for scholarships
(In)Justice Department caught up in politics
It’s about that time of year again.
Delayed trials for alleged terrorists won’t bring closure on 9/11
With all the media attention directed at the presidential primaries, I nearly missed the news that the Pentagon finally charged six suspects in the attacks of 9/11 with war crimes on Monday, and is seeking the death penalty for all of them.