By Shirleena Baggett |Staff Writer| I can see it now. November 8, 2016, Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton will be elected as the 45th president of the United States. We have to realize that we are not only voting for our next Commander in Chief, but also the direction of the future of America. Other than Hillary Clinton, there is no other candidate qualified for the job. To uphold the legacy of Obama, new ideas and trends, we need a person with pizzazz, strength, finesse and most importantly, experience that we can only get from someone like Mrs. Clinton. Her resume includes serving as former secretary of state, U.S. senator, first lady and knowing a thing or two about foreign policy since … [Read more...] about Who should win the election? The battle between candidates
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By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| Big tippin’ pastor (Oct. 19) An Alaska pizza man was given a $1,900 tip. In the city of Anchorage, "pizza man was asked what's the highest tip you've ever gotten?" according to the Voice of Alexandria. When he replied $100, Pastor Dan Krause asked him, "How does a tip of $1,900 sound?" According to the Voiceofalexandria.com, Krause said "this was an opportunity to do something small that would really have a big impact on somebody's life." Cat day the Uber way (Oct. 28) Over 50 cities teamed up with Uber for National Cat Day according to CBS New York. By using … [Read more...] about CC Briefs
Witness greatness one last time: The underappreciated legacy of Floyd Mayweather
By Daniel DeMarco |Copy Editor| Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s last fight is taking place Saturday, Sept. 12; at least that’s what he says. But let’s take his word for it and really appreciate this as the last time we’re going to see Mayweather in the boxing ring. I’m not particularly a fan of Mayweather as a person and I make no excuses for his domestic crimes, but from a sports vantage, he is undoubtedly the best boxer of his generation and, to me, severely underappreciated. Casual boxing fans have never liked Mayweather; I know because I’ve sat in rooms full of them during his fights listening to their vocal disappointment and futile opinions of him as a boxer. It’s like … [Read more...] about Witness greatness one last time: The underappreciated legacy of Floyd Mayweather
Ronda Rousey established as top pound-for-pound fighter
By Daniel DeMarco |Copy Editor| "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, born in Riverside, California, has established herself not as just the best female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in the world, but as one of the best MMA fighters pound-for-pound. Rousey's last fight was at UFC 184 on Feb. 28 against Cat Zingano. Rousey won with an unorthodox armbar in 14 seconds, setting a new UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) record for the fastest finish in a title fight. Zingano was expected to be Rousey's toughest opponent to date, and rightfully so. Before meeting Rousey, Zingano was undefeated and had finished eight of her nine professional fights. Zingano had developed a reputation for … [Read more...] about Ronda Rousey established as top pound-for-pound fighter
Mayweather vs Pacquiao mega-fight set for May 2
By Daniel DeMarco |Copy Editor| After almost six years, the boxing world has finally got its fight. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are officially set to fight on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mayweather made the official announcement on Feb. 20 by posting a picture of the newly signed contract between the two fighters. Mayweather and Pacquiao have been the consensus top one and two boxers, respectively in the world for almost a decade. "The Fight of the Century" is a label that was given to Ali and Frazier's first fight in 1971 and the 1910 fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries; Mayweather and Pacquiao's upcoming fight is receiving similar … [Read more...] about Mayweather vs Pacquiao mega-fight set for May 2
Silva wins fight and fails drug test
By Jacques Lee |Staff Writer| Former Ultimate Fighting Championship, (UFC) Middleweight Champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva returned to the cage on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. After what seemed like a convincing victory by the former champion some new news hit the lime light. On Feb. 3, 2015 both Silva and his opponent Nick Diaz failed random drug tests. Silva tested positive for Anabolic Steroids, while Diaz tested positive for marijuana metabolites. As of Feb. 5 there has not been any other news on the subject. Silva had not fought since suffering a broken leg on December 28, 2013 during UFC 168. There were many critics and analysts … [Read more...] about Silva wins fight and fails drug test
Former marine weighs in on women in combat
By James Kohler | Staff Writer | Women can now fight alongside their male counterparts in the United States military. On April 24, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta opened combat positions to women that were previously restricted only to men. “If members of our military can meet the qualifications for a job — and let me be clear, we are not reducing qualifications — then they should have the right to serve,” said Panetta. As a former infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps, I think it is a fantastic idea. If a woman wants to strap on 80 pounds of gear, carry a 20-pound weapon and patrol through a dangerous city in Iraq or Afghanistan then I’ll be in formation right next to her. Reuben … [Read more...] about Former marine weighs in on women in combat
CSUSB SQE Members Go On Hunger Strike
By Nin Garcia |Staff Writer| CSU Chancellor Charles Reed’s failure to respond to concerns has urged CSUSB student Natalie Dorado to go on a hunger strike until the Board of Trustees meet students’ demands. The hunger strike began May 2 and involves 13 other student members of Students for Quality of Eduation (SQE) across the CSU system. Dominguez Hills, Fullerton, Long Beach, Northridge, Sacramento and San Bernardino campuses will be participating. Dorado says she intends to continue her fast with the other SQE members until tuition fees stop increasing. They are also advocating for administrative salary allowances from all 23 campus executives’ to be eliminated. The SQE is … [Read more...] about CSUSB SQE Members Go On Hunger Strike
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