Critiquing Courtney
By Josh Gross
As students set out to vote for, or run for, the next leader of ASPSU, its important to examine how our current president is faring so that we know what to look for, and what to demand from our next. Morse/Bufton ran and won on three principle platforms: diversity, affordability and sustainability.
Hey Student Parents:
Lets Cut the Waiting List!
By Aysha Alkusayer
Enrolling a child in PSU's Childrens Center or The Helen Gordon Child Development Center can now take up to three years. And any parents who have looked over their options know that the cost for putting children in a decent childcare center outside of PSU can range from $600-$1000 a month for full time enrollment, while full time care at PSU costs almost half of that.
PSU Manifesto Redux
by Josh Gross
In September, The Rearguard printed an issue long manifesto, pointing out some obvious changes that need to happen round this hood. Some of you may have already read it, but were summarizing and reprinting it so that these issues wont be forgotten as we all head to the polls in week nine.
Scene Dissent
Voting may not be cool; do it anyway
by Josh Gross
Lets be realistic, the revolution is NOT right around the corner. [The Revolution Isnt Coming, October 06] Sure, it feels good to think so. All of the anger and frustration of a world going horribly awry can be vented by the belief that it can all be changed in one fell swoop, and that swoopage is scheduled to commence at any time.
Konami Defense System
by Rebekah Hunt
While listening to Konami Defense System, Im searching my dictionary for a better word than nerdy, since nerdy doesnt even come close to being an adequate description for Konami Defense System. For example, they cite a wireless network adapter as a musical influence, and wear kids space helmets when they play live.
Why ASPSU Matters To You
by Josh Gross
Eyes have a habit of rolling at the mention of student government. It seems to be the form of administrative representation thats viewed even more skeptically than the federal government. People see it as a popularity contest.
Why ASPSU Doesn't Matter
by Jay Evans
Here at The Rearguard, our editor forbids only two positions in our opinion pieces, we do not promote the armed overthrow of the government, and we do not promote abstinence from voting responsibilities.