Chris Pocock
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M.I.A., flip PTC the bird
If you were one of millions of viewers watching Sunday’s Super Bowl game, I’d like to offer my humblest sympathies.
Prevent Internet censorship and the passage of SOPA
If you haven’t yet heard of the Stop Online Piracy Act by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock far removed from the multitude of cat videos and pornographic material the Internet has to offer.
Paterno’s legacy is no excuse for negligence
Last Wednesday, a legacy ended as Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was fired because of a failure to report sex crimes of former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky to authorities.
Shot is dose of sexual health
On Oct. 9, a California bill allowing minors to receive vaccinations against human papillomavirus without parental consent was signed into law.
Not enough ‘movement’ in Occupy protest
Wanted: one leader of revolutionary quality. Must be strong, motivated, a forward thinker (and speaker) who can transform a mob of thousands into a worthwhile, activist organization. Prior experience not necessary.
DA Radio: Not enough ‘movement’ in Occupy protest
Within a week, the bite of this assembly has evaporated. The thousand protesters occupying last week have dwindled down to a few hundred. Opinion Editor, Chris Pocock, discusses the movement.
Alcohol checkout ban is under the influence
Somehow, through the centuries following our nation’s conception, we Americans have lost touch with our country’s drinking side.
A chance for remembrance and reflection
There is not a single American older than 16 who doesn’t remember the day four airplanes plunged into the World Trade Center buildings, the Pentagon and the field in Pennsylvania.
Debt deal abuses student welfare
Why new provisions of the debt ceiling deal could make subsidized loans for graduate and professional students a thing of the past.
Raise insults starving students
Opinion Editor, Chris Pocock, on why Hirshman’s salary should not have been raised.
Follow Osama’s death with rebuilding
What began as an ordinary pilgrimage to Love Library for a group project was transformed the minute I heard the news: “We killed the bastard,” a woman told me. “We killed Osama bin Laden.”
Pro/Con
Pharma cashes in with HPV shot
Shot is dose of sexual health
Dream Act is finance fantasy
More Pro/ConLetters
Supporting the skate ban
Elections have not received balanced coverage
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Anti-semitic slurs on campus
More LettersChris Pocock
M.I.A., flip PTC the bird
Prevent Internet censorship and the passage of SOPA
Paterno’s legacy is no excuse for negligence
More Chris PocockBrody Burns
Gauging job market key to major selection
New tuition plan has great merit
Giants, Republicans have no chance to win
More Brody BurnsHeather Mathis
Californians: Prop 8 is a thing of the past
Reducing stress is paramount for students
Hold companies responsible for visa abuse
More Heather MathisLeonardo Castaneda
Ban on note-sharing sites fails students
College Republicans belittle ‘coming out’
ACTA has same dangers as PIPA and SOPA
More Leonardo CastanedaRandy Wilde
Budget applies realistic ideas to fix economy
Local food vital to urban reform
Focus on more cash flow, not CSU salaries
More Randy Wilde
About the Writer
Chris Pocock
Opinion Editor
Chris Pocock is a journalism senior and Opinion editor of The Daily Aztec. A San Diego local, his columns often tackle San Diego State and local controversies with a fiery wit. If you're reading his column, get ready to laugh - unless, of course, you're the one he's writing about.
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