For the sake of life, liberty and the American economy, we must elect a president who will take an active approach to foreign policy.
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What should US foreign involvement look like?
The next president should not intervene in conflicts that pose no threat to our security; it is time to focus on rebuilding at home.
Read the rest of this article »Perfect is overrated, not worth the effort
“Nobody’s perfect.” It’s a popular and common phrase, but it hasn’t stopped anyone from trying. Someone who takes the SAT twice with the goal of scoring a 2300 might be called a high achiever, but someone who takes the SAT over and over with the goal of scoring a 2400 is on an entirely different [...]
Read the rest of this article »Politics must not compromise health
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation is right to fund breast cancer screening, and it was wrong to deny it in the first place.
Read the rest of this article »Café 84 will serve us better as a dining hall
Freshmen will benefit from a healthier on-campus option that addresses dietary restrictions.
Read the rest of this article »City has a right to Occupy LA protest murals
The public tends to view graffiti negatively; it is often washed away almost as quickly as it appears. Graffiti, however, can take a wide variety of forms, from the most basic expressions of youthful rebellion to the enchanting works of artists like Banksy. When it is created in the context of an impactful movement, street [...]
Read the rest of this article »USC promotes healthy eating, doesn’t deliver
Fun fact: If you type “fast food desert” into the Google image search bar, an image of Figueroa Street pops up. The three-block stretch of Figueroa close to USC contains virtually every fast food chain imaginable. We live in a fast food desert: healthy dining is hard to find, and it is often very far [...]
Read the rest of this article »Smartphone use slowly turning into abuse
The rise of the Toilet Texter signals a need for awareness of appropriate smartphone use.
Read the rest of this article »USC should pick more women for its commencement
The 2012 commencement speaker is, by most measures, a tenacious individual. This year’s speaker is a journalist who has worked in crisis zones ranging from Iraq to Somalia, places that regularly bring grown men to their knees. CNN host Christiane Amanpour also happens to be a woman — one of USC’s six female commencement speakers [...]
Read the rest of this article »If sex is a gamble, improve your odds
There are certain things we’re supposed to take risks with: playing the lottery, asking someone out or an “educated” multiple choice guess. Young adults often take risks with their sexual health as well, for better or worse outcomes. But the real risk comes when we don’t realize what we’re putting at stake. Sex comes with [...]
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