The wins open discussions about the music industry’s diversity and representation.
Charitable giving: selfless or self-involved?
By XYLA ABELLA
in Opinion, Opinion General
Donating to a GoFundMe in 2025 comes with its own mental gymnastics routine.
La Universidad debe hacer más para ser inclusiva
By AMARA MATHEW
in Opinion, Supplement
USC ha progresado en algunas áreas, pero todavía falta en muchos aspectos.
Is it overly sexual, or is it just queer?
By SOPHIA KANG
in Opinion, Opinion General
Criticisms of queer films are often homophobic rather than legitimate.
Keck undergraduates deserve their graduation ceremony
By SHERIE AGCAOILI
in Opinion, Opinion General
USC should not be sacrificing students in favor of the bottom line.
Artists deserve employee benefits too
By ALEX GROSS
in Opinion, Opinion General
The music industry depends on artists' work, so they must be treated accordingly.
Academic unawareness isn’t ignorance
By SHRUTHI NADATHUR
in Opinion, Opinion General
Embracing intellectual humility upholds diversity and individual growth.
Policy changes USG should pass for 2025
By SPRING 2025 EDITORIAL BOARD
in From the Editors, Opinion
Students should consider these necessary reformations to USC when casting votes.
Freezing federal aid would greatly harm Americans with disabilities
By LILLY GROSSMAN
in Opinion, Opinion General
Lack of federal support threatens millions of Americans with disabilities’ livelihoods.
Grassroots organizing is necessary to protect the environment
By JACKSON MILLS
in Opinion, Opinion General
With Trump in power, we must fight to survive climate change.
I don’t need a designated girls squad at college
By EDHITA SINGHAL
in Opinion, Opinion Columns
TV shows set unrealistic expectations about having a core friend group.
Indifference is the fuel of today’s society
By CARMEN ESCUTIA
in Opinion, Opinion General
Society is thriving on our lack of compassion and a growing disconnection.
Stop outing transgender children
By PEYTON DACY
in Opinion, Opinion Columns
Parents are putting their children at risk online.
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in Opinion, Opinion Columns
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Lavender Letters
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By PEYTON DACY
in Opinion, Opinion Columns
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in Opinion, Opinion Columns
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