Lawsuit over ecstasy-related death hits close to home


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The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum reigns as an illustrious landmark in the minds of USC students, playing host to our beloved home football games. But in June 2010, the Coliseum witnessed tragedy when a teenage girl, Sarah Rodriguez, died of an ecstasy overdose when she attended the Electric Daisy Carnival. The girl’s parents are now […]

Nacosta prepares to release debut EP


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An emerging Los Angeles band, Nacosta, is throwing its listeners into a time warp. Two brothers, Shane and Brandon Graham, are showcasing their love for both the ’60s and the ’90s by combining musical structures from each era. Inspired by icons such as The Beatles, Radiohead and Neil Young, the band merges the styles of each. Maybe […]

Angry Birds obsession reaches new heights


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As if addiction to the popular game Angry Birds is not enough, players can now take their obsession to life-size proportions with the new Angry Birds “theme park” that opened this month. Located in Changsha, China, this attraction allows guests to catapult plush birds at green pig balloons situated throughout a brick fortress. The activity […]

Nation reflects on 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks


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With today marking the 10th anniversary of the infamous Sept.11 attacks, people, organizations and media across the country are coming together to commemorate the event. The 9/11 Memorial, located at the site of the World Trade Center, will be officially dedicated today and opened to the public Monday. The memorial contains two reflecting pools edged […]