University must do more to address rape culture
Without the administration’s support, sexual assault survivors are left in the dark.
DNA testing ban hurts law enforcement
Instead of fearing new DNA technology, we must embrace science in order to solve more crimes and save more lives.
USC must shift focus to financial aid
Instead of spending frivolously on campus beautification, USC should fund education.
Pope should take action to support LGBT people
Instead of simply preaching acceptance, the Pope must change the Church’s practices.
Morsi’s ousting will impact Egypt negatively
During a visit to Islamabad on Aug. 1, Secretary of State John Kerry said that the overthrowing of Egypt’s first democratically elected president Mohammed Morsi had been aimed at “restoring democracy.” But Kerry’s definition of democracy is about as democratic as the restoration of democracy in Nicaragua at gunpoint under former President Ronald Reagan. Contrary […]
Student activism needed
The class of 2017 has the opportunity to further USC’s political movements.
‘Blurred Lines’ show offensive side of rap
Rather than targeting some musicians instead of others, all rap lyrics should be scrutinized for their inappropriate language.
Rolling Stone cover does not deserve criticism
Featuring the Boston Bomber on one of America’s most prominent magazines isn’t as bad as some might think.
Royal Baby hype unnecessary for world
Prince George’s arrival drew attention away from a heartbreaking Chinese tragedy.
Obama’s Trayvon Martin speech inspires our nation
At an unscheduled press conference on July 19, six days after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, President Barack Obama gave his first extensive remarks on a case that has divided the nation. Instead of celebration, Obama’s personal speech has garnered a surprising amount of backlash from critics. Yet Obama’s […]