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Meg Whitman for Governor

By Nick PalmThe Guardsman California’s gubernatorial race has two clear front runners: a life-long politician, looking to extend his mediocre career in politics by running for his third term, and a concerned citizen hoping to save a state with financial problems that run as deep as the quality of

Barbara Boxer for Senate

By Catherine LeeThe Guardsman Barbara Boxer is the best Senate candidate for Californians who demand affordable public education, and who feel they are stewards of our natural resources. According to Boxer’s plan, California will become an economic leader in both technology and natural resources by combining our innovative inner-geeks

Carly Fiorina for Senate

Atticus MorrisThe Guardsman With unemployment hovering around 12 percent and rampant deficit spending in Sacramento, many Californians are understandably unhappy with the status quo. More than ever, California needs leaders who know how to manage money and make the tough policy decisions these times necessitate. Carly Fiorina has a proven

Escape from City College - Eternal students share thoughts on the radio

By Nick PalmThe Guardsman While contemplating my future in higher learning, I decided to chat with some fellow “eternal” students. The most interesting interview, by far, was local celebrity and longtime City College staple “Diamond” Dave Whitaker. To be honest, before I met “Diamond” Dave two years ago, I excitedly

Can we ever really buy the 'N' word?

I am not a preacher and I have absolutely no political ambitions whatsoever. I am only a hypocrite with an opinion. ’ve used the word “nigger” in my everyday speech since I first listened to Dr. Dre’s landmark album “The Chronic.”

Proposition E - support

By Gayle yglesiasThe Guardsman Proposition E will allow San Francisco citizens to both register and cast a ballot on the same day. Passing Prop. E will eliminate the deadline set by the California Elections Code which requires voter registration 15 days before an election. Today, there are eight states with

Proposition E - opposition

San Francisco’s Proposition E was placed on the ballot with the best of intentions: increasing voter turnout. According to the proponents’ argument, over the last 10 citywide elections the average voter turnout was only 37 percent.