Facebook fixation has a sinister side


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Facebook has much of the world in the palm of its hand. The website had more than 845 million active users at the end of 2011, and more than half of its users logged on daily. We’ve all heard the argument that Facebook helps keep friends and family in touch. But this argument seems inconsistent. […]

School media should avoid swaying voters


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Traditionally, the Daily Trojan endorses a presidential ticket in the Undergraduate Student Government’s elections. This year, however, the editors of the Daily Trojan have opted not to endorse any of the candidates. Though an endorsement is only a recommendation, the hyper-local environment of a university makes an endorsement for student government elections more influential than […]

Diverse comics top superhero storylines


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When people think of comic books, they tend to think of superheroes. It’s not surprising; the superhero genre originated in comic books. It was the dominant genre after censorship in the 1950s restricted the industry, and now the phrase “comic book movie” is used synonymously with “superhero movie.” But comics are about more than this […]

Haute Highlights


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Venice Beach Art Crawl Venice Beach Boardwalk Every third Thursday, 6-10 p.m. If you’re looking to kick-start your weekend on a different note, pregame thirsty Thursday with a taste of the arts. Every third Thursday of the month, the eccentric Venice Beach boardwalk hosts an art walk to showcase the eclectic works of local artists, […]

Natalie Angiuli releases EP on Valentine’s Day


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With love and the smell of roses and chocolates in the air, Natalie Angiuli released her EP, New Hands, on Valentine’s Day. The four tracks on the EP, available on iTunes, were recorded at several studios in Los Angeles. All of the vocals were recorded in a bedroom, according to Angiuli. Her producer, Michael Eisenstein, had […]

Uggie from ‘The Artist’ wins Best Dog


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Uggie, the beloved pooch, from this year’s Best Picture frontrunner The Artist, won Best Dog in a Theatrical Film at the Golden Collar Awards. The awards show marked their first year in recognizing the work of dogs in film and television. The ceremony was held at the Hotel Palomar in Los Angeles on Monday, February […]