Opinion

Why I’m happy the Olympics dropped baseball

Brandon ClutterWeb EditorSince 2008, the World Baseball Classic has taken over as the favorite for hosting international teams to play against each other. The previous year, the Baseball World Cup was dropped and baseball was dropped from the summer Olympics. So many…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express May 10, 2013

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NBA player’s outing reveals new acceptance, old prejudice

Travis DannerEditor-in-chiefFor a culture so obsessed with all things sexual, one man’s preference sure is a big deal. Most of you know the story by now. Seven foot tall NBA center Jason Collins is the first active athlete in any of the four…

Fresh Takes Uncategorized by LPC Express May 5, 2013

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49ers Should Sign Josh Cribbs

After drafting AJ Jenkins in the first round during the 2012 NFL Draft, the 49ers suffered nearly catastrophic blows to their receiving corps, losing Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams to torn ACL’s right around the halfway point of last season. Jenkins still…

Culture Opinion Uncategorized by LPC Express April 25, 2013

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US Congress insures more will die in gun violence

Travis DannerEditor-in-ChiefIn response to the gun-related violence and carnage America experienced in 2012, the brave men and women of the United States Congress stepped up to the plate and championed new laws that will protect and save the lives of innocent Americans. Just…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express April 18, 2013

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First responders and volunteers deserve most credit

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorThe events that took place during the Boston Marathon were graphic. They were dastardly and despicable. They were atrocious. Unforgivable. But also something that can remind citizens of America and the world that we, as a united group of people, are steadfast…

Culture Opinion by LPC Express April 18, 2013

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TImes of tragedy remind us of good and bad in people

Travis DannerEditor-in-chiefIt’s hard to imagine raising children in a world like this. My heart goes out to anyone tasked with explaining the events in Boston to their little ones. I’m sure some will choose to shield them from the television coverage entirely while…

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Marathon bombing leaves safety of sporting events in question

Martin GallegosSports Editor They’re supposed to make all of your worries go away. Sporting events are meant to be an escape from reality. People dealing with real-world problems can go to a ballpark or arena and have fun for three hours without thinking of…

Culture Opinion by LPC Express April 8, 2013

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Americans love their soda pop to death

Travis DannerEditor in ChiefIn America, freedom means the ability to get as fat as possible. At least that’s how it seems now, in the wake of a New York State Supreme Court judge throwing out New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s attempted ban…

Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express April 4, 2013

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Supreme court obligated to define Prop 8 as unconstitutional

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorFreedom at war. Sounds like a Fox News segment, an expose’ on how the limitations on leaded gasoline make the Democratic party Marxist evil-doers that want to enslave you. But for the most part, it’s real right now. While the U.S.…

Fresh Takes by LPC Express March 30, 2013

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No grudge from Giants fans to A’s fans

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorIt seems as if there is a war going on between A’s and Giants fans. A’s fans seem to hate Giants fans profusely. A’s fans booed Buster Posey at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday, while Giants fans cheered. The fans of…

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