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  • Pro geese on campus

    Breaking news: digested grass concerns many at California State University, Stanislaus. The geese, not the ducks, are a threat to the CSU Stanislaus community because of "accidental ingestion" of geese droppings according to Melody Maffei, Interim Associate Vice President of Facilities Service.

  • Celebrities: Are they that important?

    Today's society revolves around the daily lives of celebrities. We have magazines, websites, social networking sites, and TV shows strictly dedicated to inform the public about them. I suggest society pick the right kind of role models who will last.

  • The choice is yours; we’ll choose wisely…

    It is no secret that certain people perform better on multiple-choice tests. It is also no secret that others perform well on essay styled tests. Instructors should give students the choice at the end of their semester whether they would like to have a multiple-choice or essay styled final. 

  • Don’t read your own PowerPoint, we can do that.

    This past January I took a three week course where I learned more about proper public speaking than in the entirety of my college career. This is a bold statement for a Communication Studies major. 

  • Ban On Sweets for Food Stamp Recipients

    Anywhere you go these days you are bound to see an "EBT Accepted" sign displayed in a window. I see them often, not only at my local grocery store but also at the neighborhood McDonald's, Burger King and other fast food chains.

  • Wal-Mart Healthy Labels: (Not) Great for You

    In an attempt to promote healthier products to their consumers, Wal-Mart is introducing new labels to indicate which foods are healthy. Essentially, Wal-Mart points out to their customers that they need a reminder of what's nutritious and what's not.