By Erika Aguilar |Staff Writer| Six out of eighteen California propositions are due to affect the community, students, and schools near San Bernardino in the upcoming November election. Proposition (Prop.) 51 relates to providing bonds for schools. It would allow California to borrow $9 billion in bonds and thus the money would go to K-12 public schools and community colleges for improvement in overall education, according to BALLOTPEDIA. If successfully passed schools will benefit greatly from this proposition because it will improve education by focusing on construction projects and will expand community colleges allowing more students to attend. Classes would be reduced, … [Read more...] about Six out of eighteen propositions to vote for
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Mediocrity sets the bar
By Emmanuel Gutierrez |Features Editor| The world we live in, unfortunately, functions under a system where mediocrity is glorified, encouraged, and preserved. This system thrives because mediocrity permeates all levels of work—despite expectations of superior professionalism and expertise—including the highest ranks of management. I am not criticizing people whose work, after making a valiant, genuine effort, may still be sub-par. No, these people should receive absolute praise and recognition—because you give a damn, you matter. I am specifically targeting those who settle for adequacy and vilify, belittle, or ridicule those who exert more effort, spend more time, commit to … [Read more...] about Mediocrity sets the bar