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“Batgirl” #41 variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque. Official image

No laughing matter

How a comic book cover pushed the limit and brought
 a much needed conversation of art to the forefront
Angelica Wallingford, Editor in Chief April 21, 2015
How a comic book cover pushed the limit and brought
 a much needed conversation of art to the forefront
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Invisible Partner Inc. might be the future of online dating

Torrey Spoerer April 21, 2015

Typically, the modern-day dating options for a gay man with limited time and a phone have often been soul-mate-seeking websites such as OkCupid, or no-strings-attached messaging apps such as Grindr, Scruff...

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In Yeezus we trust

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor April 21, 2015

The hype centered around the musician turned designer Kanye West is endless as new stories develop about him within the hour. There's news coverage about his every move and what he says, specifically about...

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Editorial: The costs of going to school

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor April 21, 2015

There’s a great pressure for young adults to attend college and pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher. Oftentimes, one may be looked down upon for not working toward a degree and stereotyped as not...

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Letter to the editor: Soviet posters showcased skewed views of socialism

Angelica Wallingford April 21, 2015

Dear Editor: The recent exhibit of Soviet posters at our fine art gallery on campus was a celebration of the restoration of capitalism of the former Soviet Union and the policies under the Gorbachev and...

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Letter to the editor: Rely on your words, not graphics

Angelica Wallingford April 21, 2015

Dear Editor: Regarding the debate on emojis. I have a nice solution. Simply do not utilize the damn things. I'm not so old that I am totally out of the loop with current technology and social media, but...

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Illustration by Edgar Inda.

Pro: Emoji-nius ways for Apple to insert cultural diversity

Richard Lomibao, Opinion Editor March 24, 2015

Apple users can now test beta iOS 8.3, which has prompted some raised eyebrows about the 300 new emojis with five new racially diverse skin tones. The company softly introduced these drastic changes...

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Con: Diverse emojis will cause issues for Apple users

Cherelle Roberts March 24, 2015

This spring, Apple will be releasing new, racially diverse emojis. After previewing these new emoticons, I could not help but notice issues that I feel will receive negative feedback. The idea of trying...

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Don’t believe me? Just watch

Don’t believe me? Just watch

Apple fashion versus consumer budget, newest addition to smart watch market reflects Apple’s business tactics
Torrey Spoerer March 24, 2015

Earlier this month, Apple announced the near-soon release of their take on the modern smart watch: the Apple Watch series, consisting of Sport Watch, Watch, and Watch Edition. So far, the expected release...

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#AskHerMore online campaign demands actresses be asked more poignant questions on the red carpet

Jennifer Manalili, Copy Editor March 24, 2015

“Who are you wearing?” It’s a question that should have been put to rest with the late, great Joan Rivers when she died last September. #AskHerMore is a movement born out of necessity....

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Editorial: Rock the (ASG) vote

Joe Kendall, Photo Editor March 24, 2015

San Diego City College has a voting problem. Last year, voter turnout for the Associated Students Government elections made up just 3 percent of the total student population and the year before that...

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Study Hours: Comparing learning curves between university and community college

Laura Sanchez March 24, 2015

No one ever said it would get better; no one ever tells you it’ll be all right. After that first semester in high school ended, anxiety and fear kicked in full gear. I just wanted to graduate and...

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