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President Nikias addresses Halloween shooting


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In a statement posted Thursday, USC President C. L. Max Nikias addressed the shootings that occurred on campus and assured parents and students of USC’s continued safety. Nikias wrote that the individuals involved in the shooting were not affiliated with the university. USC’s policy allows student parties to be open to USC students and students […]

Halloween costumes should reflect individuality, creativity


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Halloween: the holiday that involves sugar binges and discovering ways to scare yourself and others. It is also one of those rare holidays that’s meaning changes with age. Much like Valentine’s Day, where we went from trading cartoon valentines to our kindergarten classmates to offering roses and chocolates to our college sweethearts, the spooky festivities […]

Horror masters move beyond screen


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The calendar not only forecasts the changing of the seasons but also our annual culture patterns. With summer blockbusters and barbecues long gone but the winter still a ways away from sweeping everyone up in the holiday spirit, it’s a special time indeed. Nights are cooling, leaves are changing (although perhaps not in Los Angeles) […]

Trick or treat


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Kimberly Ho (right), a freshman majoring in biological sciences, helps members of the local community do arts and crafts as part of USC Safe Halloween at the Hoover Recreation Center. The event on Monday was sponsored by the Topping Scholars. Read more about USC organizations that hosted Halloween events for local kids here.  

Black licorice — trick, not treat


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Though many parents might advise their children to not eat too much candy, the Food and Drug Administration this year warns candy-loving grown-ups to lay off black licorice. In a statement the FDA preaches moderation of the treat in adults over the age of 40 because eating more than two ounces of black licorice per day […]