Starting anything can be a time of unease and apprehension for anyone. While many students may feel excitement and anticipation about enrolling in college and
Category: Pro/Con
Con: A stifling harm to the housing market
Nov. 5 is general election day for Californians, and there has been much debate among Angelenos about housing, more precisely, around rent control. Add a
Pro: A necessary support for low-income residents
Proposition 33, which seeks to expand rent control in California, is a necessary measure that directly addresses the state’s severe housing affordability crisis. Passing this
Con: Taking time to explore
Forcing students to declare a major in their freshman year restricts their freedom and ability to explore other interests or passions that they were not
Pro: Charting a clear path
Those pursuing higher education should avoid distractions. Selecting courses can be a tedious process, so knowing exactly what classes are needed to graduate is helpful.
Pro: Collaboration supports academic success
When it comes to school, studying is a major part of passing classes and getting good scores on assignments and quizzes. When people engage in
Con: Don’t overlook the costs and cons of going abroad
Studying abroad is often a glorified vacation, and can be misunderstood since many won’t explain the potential drawbacks of it. While there are upsides to
Pro: Building bridges and character overseas
Studying abroad is a great option for students to experience different cultures and academic opportunities, as well as become immersed in a second language. By
Pro: Entry level offerings promote equity
In recent decades, community colleges have grown their academic and vocational programs to a competitive level, but to many, it continues to be an affordable,
Con: Don’t alienate Latin Americans by using “Latinx”
In an effort to include everyone, almost an entire demographic feels excluded. This is the case with the word Latinx, which ironically isolates the group