Lately we have been hearing about the downward spiral of our education system. In most cases, it has been with teachers abusing students, whether that is sexually, mentally, verbally and physically. Some schools are not the safe places they used to be for our children. That alone is a scary thought for parents. Special education [...]

After 22 months of negotiations with Cal State University management, the California Faculty Association (CFA), the entity that represents CSU faculty, has resorted to voting on whether to accept their new contracts or strike. The CFA asserts that the CSU’s proposed plans hurt the possibility of CSU’s providing quality, affordable higher education. The proposals include [...]

This week, I find it necessary to play a little defense for Christian institutions such as churches, schools and nonprofits. I have frequently heard claims that religious institutions should embrace more progressive stances toward a lot of social issues like abortion, homosexuality, contraception, etc. And while people protest these things at the feet of religious [...]

Over the years, public universities have been increasingly adopting corporate management structures mainly because the lack of funding from the state level. In addition, public universities have been turning to the private sector to outsource projects for revenue. Ideally, education would be for the public good and free of corporate influence and power. However, we [...]

It’s 5:45 a.m. If you are a student in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at CSUF, 5:45 a.m. means that it is time to get to work. Students in the ROTC program are provided with leadership and military training for when they complete their education at CSUF. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays start [...]

Choosing where someone is going to spend the next two to four years of their life is a big commitment that not everyone can make. Cal State Fullerton understands that this undertaking is not for everyone. On face value, CSUF seems to have just about everything a student needs to succeed — networking resources, a [...]

At a White House meeting with state governors last week, President Barack Obama made a strong declaration of the importance of higher education, confronting opponents’ views on the matter. “We can’t allow higher education to be a luxury in this country,” said Obama. The comment comes off the back of a statement made by Republican [...]

Does it matter what qualities your professors bring to the classroom? You bet your beautiful diploma it does. During your stay at Cal State Fullerton, the professors and instructors you come in contact with will have an immense amount of influence in the direction your life takes. The road you travel the rest of your [...]