Opinion

By Alexander Dishman @XANDERDISHMAN George W. Bush is often regarded as one of the worst presidents in U.S. history. From the destruction of a budget surplus handed to him by Clinton to the increase of government authority, all culminating in the worst economic downturn…

By Paris Ellis @PARISELLIS92 Released on Aug.12,2016 Sausage Party has critics ranting and raving. The film stars Seth Rogen (Super Bad) as the main character Frank alongside with Kristen Wigg (SNL) playing Brenda . Voice talents of many celebrities are also seen in…

By CJ Peterson @cjpeterson51 The world is whatever it’s perceive it to be. And while this may be a freeing and liberating testament, it begs the question of what is factual and what is not. USA Network’s Golden Globe award winning series, “Mr. Robot”,…

By Jeremy Julian @faithfulmantis In the last few months, we’ve seen Microsoft and Sony announce new upgraded versions of their current consoles that are on the market. Microsoft is releasing a new Xbox One titled the “Scorpio” and Sony is releasing…

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 23 percent of the adult US population is overweight or obese. They also say thirty six percent of disabled adults are overweight or obese.  That shouldn’t be a surprise, because we’re surrounded by fatty food…

I have some real off days. Days where I just don’t want to get out of the warmth of my bed. Days where I fantasize about calling in sick while nursing a second or third cup of coffee. I’m sure you can…

Election season is upon us and the Las Positas Editorial Board has issued its recommendations for June 6 and November 8. Presidential Endorsements The California primary is just weeks away and our editorial board has decided to endorse Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as its…

Glenn Wohltmann @GLENNERGY1 Every instructor on campus has likely encountered the phenomenon: that student who thinks she or he is doing great when they’re at the bottom of the class. It’s called the Dunning–Kruger effect: the science of stupid. According to an article in the…

If nothing else, boycotts get people talking. This year’s boycott of the Academy Awards by Jada Pinkett-Smith and other black actors did. While I agree with their reason, protesting the lack of black Oscar nominees, at least black actors and actresses in the…