Quantcast Connection
College Media Network

Current Issue:

Opinion Articles

AIDS victims have rights

Since the 80's, the word of HIV and AIDS have been in the media, from celebrity announcing their openness about AIDS to MTV reality Star Pedro Zamora being open about his AIDS on TV. For most, the latest news on the travel band brings a bit of hope and equality.

Donate organs to save lives

Our driver's license is filled, then it means that you may one day be saving the lives of up to eight people through organ donation and enhancing the lives of up to 50 people through tissue donation, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles Web site.

Handle the economic hardship with optimism

With state budget issues resulting in hiked tuition fees and stiffer competition to get into colleges, California students are undoubtedly bearing their share of the economic burden the U.S. is faced with.  Despite these unfortunate circumstances, it would be beneficial for those pursuing an education in California to gain a bit of perspective on their situation and begin looking at the opportunities it has presented them with.

We should do all we can to fight AIDS

HIV and AIDS are two of the main rivals of man. Unfortunately, we have proven to be no competitors. HIV sets the battlefield, while AIDS fights the battle by weakening our already fragile bones, breaking down our immune systems and exposing us to other diseases.

Smoking should be banned from campus

Every single day, my walk to class has become a life-or-death adventure. Inevitably, I end up walking behind someone smoking a cigarette. There's nothing more distasteful than walking out of a building and experiencing clouds of smoke slap your face. Cosumnes River College's smoking policy forbids smoking within 30 feet of any building structure.

Parking on campus still frustrating

Parking at Cosumnes River College has always been an issue of frustration for many students. It's already hard enough to find a spot when it's time for class but things don't get easier when you have the Los Rios campus police breathing down students' necks.

Organ donors give the ultimate gift of life

If that space for a little pink donor sticker on your driver's license is filled, then it means that you may one day be saving the lives of up to eight people through organ donation and enhancing the lives of up to 50 people through tissue donation, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles Web site.

Advertisement

Poll

Do you think smoking should be banned from campus?
Submit Vote

View Results

Advertisement