Rising juice trend quenches thirst


Juicing, a verb that not only describes the process of making juice but also the act of dieting on it, is the first big food trend of 2012. Juice bars have had an impressive presence in Los Angeles for a few years. Now many people take it upon themselves to produce homemade creations. Celebrities preparing […]

Letter to the editor


To protect the rights of the unborn, vote pro-life. I am writing this letter in response to Thursday’s letter to the editor praising the Roe v. Wade decision and encouraging USC students to “talk sex.” I know my views are not going to be received well, but someone needs to speak out in defense of […]

Immigration law compromises human rights, safety


Turmoil is growing between the California state legislature and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over immigration laws. ICE’s Secure Communities program requires local law enforcement to send detainees’ fingerprints to immigration authorities and to hold them on behalf of ICE if they are identified as candidates for deportation. The state legislature objects; it is […]

Feist’s new music video showcases the tragedy of all relationships


Leslie Feist has released a music video for “The Bad in Each Other,” the album opener for her recent album, Metals. The video was directed by Martin de Thurah and filmed in Mexico. Feist has described the video as “a symphony of Betweens,” about “all the quiet internal battles that guide our actions, all the hopes […]

Depth of field helps focus in on images


Last week, I talked about framing and the rule of thirds. This week, we’ll take a closer look at composition, and in particular, depth of field. Depth of field is a term that is thrown around a lot in video and film.  It may sound complex, but depth of field simply refers to the part of […]

O’Neill not to blame for down season


The USC men’s basketball snapped a nine-game losing streak Saturday after defeating the Utah Utes at the Galen Center. The victory was long overdue as the Trojans were, at the time, winless in Pac-12 conference play and in 2012. Many have questioned why the men’s basketball team has recently declined. This season, the Trojans have […]