By exempting religiously affiliated institutions, the government has demonstrated rightful respect for Americans’ freedom of religion.
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Medicinal marijuana testing is a necessity
In 2009, the American College Health Association reported that 40.6 percent of USC students have tried marijuana. Medicinal marijuana has been legal in California since 1996. In theory, medical marijuana laws only allow the people who need the drug to use it. Instead, this law has generated a complex web of problems. The medicinal marijuana [...]
Read the rest of this article »USC competitions should include global issues
During my time at Marshall School of Business, I’ve found it difficult to convince business students to incorporate social or community benefits as an essential part of their business solutions. Persuading established business leaders might be even harder. Today, however, many leading global case competitions are marching boldly in that direction. The Hult Global Case [...]
Read the rest of this article »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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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 »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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Students should not support the Republican Party so long as its candidates continue to ignore the gay rights movement.
Read the rest of this article »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 [...]
Read the rest of this article »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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