Ferguson sheds light on campus racial profiling
USC needs to take initiative in patching up the mistrust between police and civilians.
Ebola epidemic urgently needs more attention
The number of victims has been largely misrepresented, and the lack of headlines isn’t helping.
Voting is useless if citizens do not engage in discussion
These are difficult and demanding times to be an American citizen. Within the nation’s borders, deep-seated racial tensions have risen to the surface yet again as Eric Garner of New York, Michael Brown of Ferguson, Missouri and countless unnamed and unarmed others have died at the hands of police following alleged excessive use of force. […]
Terrorist hostage negotiations should not be an option
This week, American journalist Peter Theo Curtis was released by the Syrian terrorist group Jabhat al-Nusra. Curtis was captured in October 2012 after he entered Syria to cover the raging civil war that ravished the country. After two years of talks and discussions with other countries in the region, the United States was able to […]
Tighter reins on hydrocodone a big step forward
New restrictions on America’s most widely prescribed narcotic will be an effective move.
Perry overstepped ethical boundaries in Lehmberg scandal
Though it is vital to maintain professionalism while serving in any public office, people slip sometimes. Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s recent scandal is one distinct case. It involves what Perry believes to be a justified act that falls under the basic right to freedom of speech — but that doesn’t make it any more forgivable. […]
HONY’s recent project humanizes Middle East
Humans of New York shares stories that put human faces to the region’s conflicts.
ALS Association brings many together to make a difference
Nominate a friend, stimulate global awareness and provide a monetary donation — all this for a good cause and some fun? Sounds like a great idea. For most. Perhaps the question of greater importance is whether the positive outcomes of the ice bucket challenge can outweigh the negative. For this cause, the end does justify […]
Ice bucket challenge’s goal to raise awareness lost in the hype
Late July marked the emergence of the now-worldwide phenomenon, the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Association’s “ice bucket challenge.” Though the numbers might point to a win for the 30,000 suffering from ALS, there are many consequences ignored by the public, most notably insincere activism that does little to promote awareness through education. The origin of […]
Safety and community both important
Boosted security is a must, but USC needs to keep the neighborhood in mind.