Protests surround Malema hearing


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Unrest grew in South Africa yesterday outside the disciplinary hearing for controversial political figure Julius Malema, the man at the center of the divide in South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress and the country itself. Protests against the corruption charges levied against Malema, the president of the ANC’s Youth League, soon turned violent, […]

Elmhurst application asks for sexual and gender orientation


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In historical news, Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Il., has become the first college in the entire nation to ask incoming students about their sexual orientation and gender identity on their college application. The question, “Would you consider yourself to be a member of the LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender] community?”, with response selections of “yes”, […]

Fourteen Chilean miners to receive lifetime pensions


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Fourteen of the 33 Chilean miners who survived more than three months underground after a mine collapse will receive lifetime pensions. Presented by Chile’s first Lady Cecilia Morel on Tuesday, the ceremony took place in Copiano near the mine collapse site. She presented the first monthly pensions of 250,000 Chilean pesos ($540) to the men. […]

Adding gender-neutral bathrooms smart step


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When lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issues are discussed, there’s usually a heavy emphasis on popular topics such as same-sex marriage. There isn’t, however, enough focus on details. One of which is the challenge many transgender people face when carrying out daily tasks like using the restroom. USC is home to a number of transgender […]

Expansion would be superfluous, ineffective


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A recent article in the Daily Trojan reported what many of us already knew: USC is especially welcoming toward members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community when compared with other universities.  USC’s LGBT Student Resource Center has drawn significantly more students this year, and its establishment in 2005 has helped the university make its […]

T.I. released from prison, signs reality TV deal


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Clifford Harris Jr., known as T.I. or T.I.P. in the music world, was released from prison Wednesday, a month earlier than scheduled, and will spend the remainder of his sentence in a halfway house in his home state of Georgia. “The storm is over & da sun back out. IT’S OUR TIME TO SHINE SHAWTY!!!!! […]

Obama moves address after push from Boehner


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President Barack Obama’s jobs speech to Congress will take place next Thursday around 5 p.m. PST, after a public disagreement with House Speaker John Boehner when the president initially scheduled his address Wednesday night. Wednesday night is the first time that Congress returns to Washington after Labor Day, and is also the slated time slot […]

Trio House offers delicious variety


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If you’re sick of ordering from TG Express, but still looking for a good pan-Asian restaurant, look no further than Trio House on Figueroa and 30th streets. Though the nondescript appearance of this restaurant might mean you’ve never noticed it while walking to the 901 Bar & Grill or down to Taco Bell, once you’ve […]

‘New Girl’ awkwardness overshadows hilarity


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Fall will soon be poking its head around the corner and it’s practically mandatory that it arrives with new TV series in tow. For those of you curious about the upcoming Fox series, New Girl, and don’t mind the most inoffensive of spoilers, read on. With Zooey Deschanel as the star and a tagline reading […]