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Commentary: Google is barking up all the tech trees, retaliation at hand

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I've noticed a lot of hate being centered around Google lately. Most of the online community believes the hack that Google experienced a few months ago was done by the Chinese government. I remember when Google was just a small search engine, I mean, it was still in beta back in 1998.

Commentary: Rap, hip-hop becoming repetitive, unoriginal

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

If you tune into KUBE 93.3's rap and hip-hop radio station, you'll hear an abundance of overly auto-tuned robot voices frequenting the airwaves.

Over the years, mainstream hip-hop and rap music has become a sea of nonsensical babble auto-tuned to the point where these so-called artists don't even have voices anymore.

Commentary: Think big, dream big for life after Pierce

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

No matter what you want to do in your career or life, it is important to remember one thing: Go after your dreams and goals no matter what.

Time, age, language, money or physical constraints may dictate what you think you can accomplish, but don't let these things discourage you from your goals.

Editorial: Driving, talking on cell phone comes with fine

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

It was only a matter of time before there was a law created to keep drivers off their cell phones.

Starting June 10 police officers will be able to pull drivers over for talking or texting on their phone and issue a ticket costing the offender $124.

Texting can be addictive.

Editorial: June 11 graduation marks new beginnings

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Pierce students who will graduate on June 11 should be proud of themselves. After that day, students will be embarking on journeys towards their goals.

Whether the journey leads to a university, new career, starting a business or other endeavors, their futures are bright.

Editorial: Writer's Center hampers student learning

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

"We don't do vocab." That's awesome. But it certainly isn't a phrase a student seeking writing help wants to hear.

Why is there tension between the Writer's and the Tutoring Centers? It just doesn't make sense. They are both there to help students. Due to some minor problem and the two not resolving it, students are "falling through the cracks.