Dear Editor: I am writing concerning an article titled "Police target 'cruising' at City" that appeared in the Oct. 20 edition of City Times. I have been a loyal reader of your newspaper as a student...

In the recent weeks since the release of the Oct. 20 issue, City Times has found itself dealing with accusations of homophobia. The accuser, who requested we not use their name in the paper, shared strong...

A couple of weeks ago I had a lazy Sunday with my roommate where all we wanted to do was just stay at home, eat Mexican food and watch a few movies. A few movies turned out to be "Wanted," "17 Again,"...

Restroom "cruising", that is, the social phenomenon where individuals congregate for sex in public restrooms through secret signals such as foot tapping-whether gay or straight-is inappropriate, and, in...

As Halloween approaches, I find myself in that "easily scared" mind-set that doesn't help when it comes to going to sleep at a decent hour. Add watching what is called one of the "scariest movies of the...

As December 21, 2012, the date coinciding with the end of the Mayan calendar, and by implication the end of the world, draws near, the hysteria becomes more palpable. Blame it on delusional prophets who...

My greatest moments of creativity usually arise at the absolute last minute before a deadline. In fact, I'd say that a solid 89.7% of my young life is a last-minute affair. Let me explain with an example:...

We are extremely fortunate to study in a country where freedom of speech is our right as stated in the first Amendment and encouraged as part of the education process. As journalism students, we at City...

"What ever happened to 'Please may I?' and 'Yes, thank you' and 'How charming!'" Late lyricist Fred Ebb wrote those lyrics for the song Class that is from the musical Chicago in 1975 and sadly things haven't...

The fall months will bring on another flu season, where both students and administrators might find themselves suffering from flu symptoms and asking, "could I have the swine flu?" In a recent edition...

I have a friend that somehow always manages to have some sort of romance related drama. I found myself up until 1am in the morning one night discussing her latest romantic drama with a cigarette in hand...

Waiting to cross the street at El Cajon and 30th, I see it coming. Knowing my duty, I salute and address by rank and name in a clear and distinct voice. "Paramilitary fume-spewing terror enricher! -...