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What should US foreign involvement look like?

By Francesca Bessey - Counterpoint · Daily Trojan

Yesterday at 9:06 pm

What should US foreign involvement look like?

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?

By Sarah Cueva - Point · Daily Trojan

Yesterday at 9:04 pm

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.

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Perfect is overrated, not worth the effort

By Maya Itah · Daily Trojan

February 8, 2012 (2 days ago) at 9:23 pm

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 [...]

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How much does anti-gay rhetoric set back the GOP?

By Sarah Cueva - Counterpoint · Daily Trojan

February 2, 2012 (2 weeks ago) at 8:05 pm

How much does anti-gay rhetoric set back the GOP?

Fundamentalists within the Republican Party should not dissuade conservative students; the party’s core ideas are ultimately sound.

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How much does anti-gay rhetoric set back the GOP?

By Francesca Bessey - Point · Daily Trojan

February 2, 2012 (2 weeks ago) at 8:03 pm

How much does anti-gay rhetoric set back the GOP?

Students should not support the Republican Party so long as its candidates continue to ignore the gay rights movement.

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Let’s make elevator rides a little less awkward

By Andrew Gomez · Daily Trojan

February 1, 2012 (2 weeks ago) at 9:33 pm

Let’s make elevator rides a little less awkward

I have always been intrigued by the lack of etiquette that people have when it comes to elevators. Sure, it’s nice to hold the door for someone or press the floor button for others, but there comes a time when snap decisions have to be made in exigent circumstances. I made the decision to hold the [...]

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Immigration law compromises human rights, safety

By Daniel Grzywacz · Daily Trojan

January 31, 2012 (2 weeks ago) at 8:39 pm

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 [...]

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Online education provides an alternative

By Emily Wang · Daily Trojan

January 30, 2012 (2 weeks ago) at 8:25 pm

Online education provides an alternative

With college tuition continuing to rise with no guarantee for jobs after graduation, some prospective college students might choose alternative paths to education. Because of the increase in costs, enrolling for a postsecondary education online has become an attractive option — not a last resort. The virtual classroom experience provides a viable alternative that students [...]

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Is Obama’s economic blueprint viable?

By Sarah Cueva - Counterpoint · Daily Trojan

January 26, 2012 (3 weeks ago) at 9:25 pm

Is Obama’s economic blueprint viable?

Obama’s attempts to bolster the economy are misguided. Instead of spending and taxing, he should focus on reducing the deficit.

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Is Obama’s economic blueprint viable?

By Francesca Bessey - Point · Daily Trojan

January 26, 2012 (3 weeks ago) at 9:23 pm

Is Obama’s economic blueprint viable?

By supporting the middle class and bringing jobs back home, Obama will significantly improve our post-graduation prospects.

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USC neighbors complain about off-campus parties

USC neighbors complain about off-campus parties

More and more students are living in the area around campus, according to Student Affairs, and a larger number of students are interacting with community ...

Roundup

The following incidents were reported in the USC Department of Public Safety daily incident log on Wednesday, Feb. 8.Miscellaneous incidentsat 11:01 p.m., DPS officers responded ...

CET holds workshop on research

The Center for Excellence in Teaching hosted an event Thursday to inform students about obtaining research opportunities.The event, Now You Know: How To Get Research, ...

Cheers

Guests gather in the Social Science Building for a wine tasting and lecture by Lester Little, an emeritus professor of history and former president of ...

Scholars to use academics on global stage

This spring, the Dornsife Scholars Program will honor outstanding graduating seniors who have bridged academic achievement with concerns for positive human impact.The new Dornsife Scholars ...

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What should US foreign involvement look like?

What should US foreign involvement look like?

America’s economy isn’t doing so hot right now. But once upon a time, it was thriving beyond what most people thought was possible. The nation ...

What should US foreign involvement look like?

We are facing dire times in America. With war in Afghanistan and potential nuclear proliferation in Iran, our government has its hands full, and our ...

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 ...

Politics must not compromise health

Do you know anyone who has suffered from breast cancer? Are you at risk? It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t been affected by the ...

Café 84 will serve us better as a dining hall

EVK Restaurant and Grill has only three options you can really count on: chicken nugget Tuesdays, Caesar salad and French fries. These foods are among ...

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 ...

Sports

Trojans to face Pepperdine at home

The No. 6 USC Trojans men’s volleyball team is gearing up to play No. 10 Pepperdine at home tonight after a stunning loss at the ...

No. 12 Pepperdine to host No. 1 Trojans

Following two resounding road wins over No. 6 Stanford and No. 13 California, USC men’s tennis will tackle one more opponent before the ITA National ...

Trojans need a freshman sensation

For more than 50 years, the USC men’s basketball team called the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena home.A landmark on its own, sure, but over ...

Cardinal win big over USC

There’s a reason Stanford is among the upper echelon of women’s college basketball.  The Cardinal showed why it’s reached the past four Final Fours in ...

Trojans fall to Bears at Galen

The USC men’s basketball team dropped its third straight game on Thursday night, falling to California 75-49 at the Galen Center. The loss marked USC’s ...

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Variety boosts fitness

Variety boosts fitness

The spring semester is heading into the thick of assignments and projects, meaning more stress and less free time.It’s important, however, that students continue to ...

Bands bounce back from loss of members

Paramore, Green Day and MxPx have lost at least one founding member. But these bands have redefined themselves and have emerged stronger than ever.When bands ...

Play provides social commentary on race

Clybourne Park, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for drama, will head to Broadway April 19, but not before finishing its superb run at the ...

Bakeries present quality treats for sweet tooths

First came the cupcake. Bakeries frosted, filled, topped, decorated and supersized the individual treats until there wasn’t much left  to be done.Following suit as the ...

Trendy juice bar proves too costly

Moon Juice, a new juice shop in Venice, conjures the same feeling as Alex Trebek’s pronunciation of French words on Jeopardy!: mild admiration, moderate apprehension ...

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Slideshow: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Slideshow: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

This year, the nearby St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church parish celebrates its 125th anniversary. St. Vincent de Paul, located on Figueroa Street and Adams ...

This Week in Photos: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

"This Week in Photos" highlights the biggest stories of the week.Trojans upend Utah to end losing streak>>[caption id="attachment_44062" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Worth the wait · Sophomore ...

Slideshow: Spring Awakening

Selling out just 36 hours after reservations opened, Cardinal Theatre Productions’ presentation of the rock musical Spring Awakening had to meet some pretty big expectations. ...

Slideshow: USC Men’s Basketball vs. Utah

The USC men’s basketball team put an end to a nine-game losing streak on Saturday night with a decisive 62-45 victory over the Utah Utes ...

Slideshow: USC Women’s Basketball vs. Oregon

The Women of Troy had let a 13-point halftime lead slip all the way down to one in the second half. The Ducks were surging ...