Smoke-free campus must become reality


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Here’s a question: What do the entrance of Leavey, the area near Trojan Grounds and the courtyard of VKC have in common? If you answered “a frequent haze of cigarette smoke,” give yourself a congratulatory pat on the back. Or rather — don’t. We should be ashamed USC still permits smoking on campus. Even with […]

Zumba movement catching on, making working out easy


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Across the world, Zumba fitness seems to be growing in popularity at an exponential rate. Whether you’re young, old, a fantastic dancer or a terrible one, everyone nowadays seems to be cranking up Latin music. Zumba is a relatively new craze that first hit the world in 2001, after fitness instructor Alberto Perez replaced his […]

We The Kings celebrates Friday


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We The Kings unleashed its first single,“Friday is Forever,” from its upcoming studio album. So far, the album is untitled and has no confirmed release date, but the band is aiming for it to hit stores sometime during this summer. “Friday is Forever,” similar to the songs on WTK’s album Smile Kid, gives off of […]

Oscar winning director Sidney Lumet passes away


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Award-winning director Sidney Lumet, 86, died of lymphoma on Saturday at his home in Manhattan.  Lumet was personally nominated for four Oscars during his lifetime for gritty dramas, such as The Verdict, Network, Dog Day Afternoon and 12 Angry Men.  On being presented an honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 2005, he told New York Times, […]