When a new semester starts students often excitedly read their syllabi for the upcoming classes. Then to their dismay, they realize there is a list of books they need to buy – with some books costing up to $300 a piece.
Writers Archives: Jacob Bogdanoff
Pricey projects should be supported
The Associated Students of the University of La Verne held a town hall meeting April 13 that reviewed pressing issues, such as tuition increases and new buildings and improvements and gave students the chance to bring their concerns to the fore.
Guns should not be normalized
The gun debate continues to grow louder. Guns are now popping up in even more places they should not be, such as churches, children’s books and pockets disguised as cell phones.
States’ legislation aids discrimination
Over the past few weeks, a terrifying amount of anti-LGBTQ legislation has trickled down the pipeline. North Carolina, Georgia and Kansas have started deliberations on highly discriminatory bills that not only allow but encourage the systematic discrimination of the LGBTQ community. In 2016 these bills represent the toxic notion that people can still refuse to […]
Uber safety insufficient
Many see Uber as a convenient form of transportation, but in reality it can also be a convenient way for predators to be put in a one-on-one situation with possible victims.
Your vote matters
Presidential primary season is in full swing, but the turnout of young voters has been frustratingly low so far.
Electronic privacy is vital
It would be outrageous if a federal law enforcement agency asked a lock maker to create a master key that would open the locks to millions of homes, and give that key to the agency.
Students appreciate additional access
Several University of La Verne departments have taken needed steps to give students extended access to campus amenities, such as hot food, ticket purchases and mail pickup.
Cortana combats harassment
People should not stand for sexual harassment. Now neither will Microsoft’s personal digital assistant Cortana.
A wheelchair is not a fashion prop
One day after Kylie Jenner’s Lip Kit by Kylie line was launched, Jenner made headlines again, this time for her photo shoot for Interview magazine in which she posed in a gold wheelchair.