Like fine wine: alcohol has taught me well

Nina Tabios is a Spartan Daily staff writer.

The first time I ever got drunk I was 16 years old. All I really remember was taking shots of something blue with my brother and then my uncle throwing me into my mom's car as I repeatedly said, "I'm so shit-faced," over and over….

Big City Kid: Things don't always go as planned

Jeremy Infusino is a Spartan Daily Copy Editor. His column, "Big City Kid" appears every other Wednesday.

For the past four years here at SJSU, the end of May meant that I would be moving back home to my parents' house in San Francisco for the summer. My fifth and final year is different. I will be moving back home but I…

Baum's Away: Making something out of nothing

Margaret Baum is the Spartan Daily features editor. Her column, "Baum's Away" runs every other Tuesday.

These days, students are more worried about money than ever due to budget cuts, fee increases and a downward-spiraling economy. I am sure I am not alone in my never-ending quest to save a little money here or there. Students need to find creative ways…