USC claims to prioritize the liberal arts. According to the USC website’s undergraduate admission page, the undergraduate curriculum “emphasizes critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and humankind’s history and diversity.” True to this statement, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is the biggest school at USC, encompassing a vast number of majors and [...]
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New AP cuts hurt low-income students
Recent federal funding cuts create a troubling divide between those who can afford the AP exam fees and those who cannot.
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It’s always darkest before dawn — and midterm week is particularly dark. Spring break is usually preceded by a few solid days in the soul-sucking dungeon better known as Leavey Library. And so, for two weeks, USC is overrun with pessimism. There’s something comforting about being pessimistic. When you decide that everything is doomed, you [...]
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Invisible Children has flaws, but the organization’s efforts provide a reminder of our common humanity.
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We can’t all join the military or shop around for scholarships; the government needs to help.
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Read the rest of this article »New law impedes growth of food truck industry
Food trucks are lovely things. Normal restaurants are usually more well-regarded than food trucks because of their stability, but these trucks are much more accessible because of their ability to move. Migrating from sidewalk to sidewalk and offering a variety of cuisines, food trucks are a surging industry in Los Angeles. Just walk along the [...]
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Tumblr’s stand against pro-anorexia and other self-harm blogs is a necessary, proactive policy move that is within the website’s rights.
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Is “party etiquette” an oxymoron, or a new initiative launched by a college administration? It seems to be both. The Office of Campus Activities recently out an email containing a set of partying guidelines. Though some of these guidelines are perfectly logical, some are completely unrealistic — such as “Do not allow drinking games” or [...]
Read the rest of this article »STI tests shouldn’t be sources of shame
The process of getting tested for a sexually transmitted infection isn’t sexy. Though getting blood drawn and peeing into a cup in a doctor’s office is sterile, it doesn’t generate warm, fuzzy feelings. And sexually transmitted infections bring to mind painful sores and embarrassment. But someone who regularly gets tested is responsible. That’s attractive. Each [...]
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