Editorial: Access to alcohol, San Diego Union-Tribune
Aproposal to open a liquor store near a freshman dormitory at San Diego
State University is a bad idea.
Editorial: Backward priorities,
Fresno Bee
On a national level, it's a world where priorities often seem backward,
with players being called "student-athletes," even though
graduation rates in major sports are dismal, and the academic goal seems
only to be keeping players eligible to play.
Opinion: Overemphasis on college athletics
needs scrutiny, Fresno Bee
The role of Division I-A intercollegiate athletics is increasingly out
of sync with the goals and values of America's higher education institutions.
Editorial: Recall fever, San Diego Union-Tribune
For the first time in history, California is hurtling toward an election
in which voters could recall the governor. Events are moving swiftly
behind the scenes. It's time to sit up and pay attention.
Dan Walters: Two adults offer alternative
to adolescent plunge off fiscal cliff, Sacramento
Bee
It's entirely possible that the stalemate could linger for many weeks,
perhaps months, because there are no signs of movement toward a compromise
that would both bring closure to the crisis and -- just as importantly
-- be rational enough to preclude its reappearing in future years.
Peter Schrag: Recall, destabilization
and other political craziness, Sacramento Bee
As it becomes increasingly likely that the Gray Davis recall will qualify
for the ballot, the politics become ever more Byzantine and the danger
that California's government becomes further destabilized ever more
real.
Editorial: They say, you say?,
Bakersfield Californian
Kern County's five state legislators were asked to comment on the budget
impasse. Following are their responses.
Opinion: No More Amour With UC Faculty?,
Los Angeles Times
Litigation fears over love affairs with students are at heart of proposed
ban.
