Editorial: Sweet Sugary Escape May Come at a New Cost
Kelsey Anderson, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
When we hear of new ideas to lose weight, taxing sodas and other sugary drinks isn’t the first idea to come to mind. In an effort to raise funds for the fight against childhood obesity, lawmakers have proposed a bill that requires a penny-per-ounce levy on sodas, sports and energy drinks, and sweet... Read more »
Professional Players Need Profound Privacy
Marlon Miranda, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Jason Collins became the Lebron James of gay rights last month when he became the first active NBA player to announce he is gay. His announcement turned the NBA universe upside down. Most current and former players supported him and praised his courage. Tim Hardaway told Collins by phone that “I’m... Read more »
Not Every Discarded Box Is a Bomb
Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Not long ago a discarded hatbox found at a campus parking lot most likely would have been kicked aside or ignored. Maybe a good citizen would have picked it up and chucked it in the nearest trash receptacle. Today, it sets off warning bells and a chain of events that is mostly over-kill. Now a... Read more »
In response to a previous letter: “Armenians Have Achieved Some, Not All, Goals”
Aroutin Hartounian, President of Unified Young Armenians
May 13, 2013
My name is Aroutin Hartounian, and I am the president of the Unified Young Armenians (UYA), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit youth organization based in City of Glendale which for over a decade has tirelessly worked for the promotion of human rights, including but not limited to bringing forth the issue of the... Read more »
Editorial: GCC Needs a Stable President
May 2, 2013
GCC needs to look for a president/superintendent who is accessible, responsive, stable and has a long-term plan for the college and the district. After John A. Davitt left as president/superintendent in 2006, after 21 years of service, GCC has yet been able to find a suitable stable replacement. The... Read more »
Letter to the Editor:Response to “Armenian Community Needs Focus”
Aram Sassounian
May 1, 2013
Dear Editor, This is a response to an article written by Agnessa Kasumyan in the April 3rd Edition of the El Vaquero, titled: “The Armenian Community Needs Focus.” On behalf of the Armenian Students Association (ASA), I would like to submit the following rebuttal. I will adderess three key points: 1.... Read more »
Americans Need to Kick Addiction to Meat
Monica Terada, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
In a small American city of green trees and fresh air, a suburban house dweller, Bob, heaves himself out of bed and drags his rump into the kitchen. Greasy bacon strips sizzle on the grill. Bob throws the bacon on a plate full of scrambled eggs and as he engulfs it, he packs an extra-large roast beef... Read more »
The Armenian Community Needs Focus
Agnessa Kasumyan, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
For nearly a century, Armenian people have struggled for the affirmation of the 1915 genocide carried out by the Ottoman Empire. The stories and accounts that have been passed along by victims and witnesses are crude enough to make anyone cringe; however, the time has come to redirect the energy spent... Read more »
Feminist Ideals Unfairly Misunderstood
Agnessa Kasumyan, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2013
Tell people you support equality for women and they just might hear you out. Tell them you’re a feminist and suddenly you’re a ball-busting, bra-burning, baby killer with a deep-rooted hatred for men. A common misconception today is that the ideals of feminism are wrapped in misandry and reverse... Read more »
Journalism Today
Agnessa Kasumyan, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 7, 2013
There are several words in the English language that you can’t say without expecting to see scandalized faces or multiple eye rolls. Sadly, “journalist” or “journalism” are prominently among them. Telling people you’re a reporter can exude the same response you would expect if you were to... Read more »
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