Pro/Con: Is university education necessary for all students?
La Vista’s writers debate the benefits of a college education given its rising price. […]
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Pro/Con: Does affirmative action address racial injustice
Pro: By Maggie Robak Opinion Editor Affirmative action was created in order to compensate for centuries of racial injustice by helping minorities escape poverty. Although generally unpopular, affirmative action initiatives have been successful in creating […]
Pro/Con: Will the American Jobs Act fix the economy?
Pro: By Michael Powell Opinion Editor President Barack Obama’s American Jobs Act aims to reinvigorate the American economy by fostering employment. A strong economy leads to livable wages for workers, more consumption, and greater tax […]
Does Obama’s budget deficit proposal get the job done? PRO: Obama’s budget ensures prosperity for all
President Barack Obama has laid out an effective proposal for tackling the primary problems we face today that doesn’t devastate the nation’s social programs. The proposal has four main strategies: limit the defense budget, keep annual spending low via cuts, reduce health care spending and reform the tax code to eliminate loopholes and increase the wealthiest Americans’ contributions. […]
Does Obama’s budget deficit proposal get the job done? CON: Ryan’s alternative creates economic growth
President Obama’s proposal to trim the deficit, which he promises will not leave seniors “at the mercy of the insurance industry,” utilizes the recently-created cost-control board to monitor health care prices for seniors. The board’s price controls actually hurt consumers by restricting them from benefiting from price competition in the insurance industry. […]
Will seniority bill improve education in California? CON: SB 955 doesn’t address educational needs
California Senate Bill 955 provides school districts with the ability to layoff teachers based upon skill instead of seniority. While this may seem like an effective way to layoff teachers, in reality it will not improve California’s education system. […]
Will seniority bill improve education in California? PRO: SB 955 will increase teacher effectiveness
California’s proposed legislation, Senate Bill 955, will give greater decision-making power to school districts and allow them to make decisions regarding teacher termination that save money and best benefit the students. […]
Should Californians approve Brown’s tax extensions? CON: Eliminating waste must take priority
As part of his proposed budget, California Gov. Jerry Brown will seek the support of Republican state legislators to call a June special election for extensions on increased sales tax, income tax and vehicle registration fees. However, a more fiscally conservative budget would be a superior solution to California’s deficit problem. […]
Should Californians approve Brown’s tax extensions? PRO: Brown’s budget is best for all residents
California’s economy hit bottom in 2008 during the worldwide economic recession and has remained there for three years under faulty financial plans. The new governor, Jerry Brown, proposed a promising state budget on Jan. 10, just a week after his inauguration. […]
Which athletic field plan is best for Mira Costa? Plan B: Costa needs what’s best for all students
Plan B allows for two regulation-size multipurpose fields while retaining six tennis courts and two baseball diamonds for the baseball and softball programs. Although more expensive, this plan will allow more available field time for teams like boys and girls soccer, lacrosse and football. […]