Hong Kong student protesters should retreat from the streets


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Today marks one month since the pro-democracy protests erupted on the crowded streets of Hong Kong. Though Sunday’s cancellation of a referendum for protesters underscores the caution put into each step going forward, it also draws attention to cracks of division  forming within the pro-democracy forces. Without a clear leader, the movement has a spontaneous, […]

Pro-democracy movement needs to first regroup, then fight on


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For the past month, thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the streets of Hong Kong in protest of China’s decision to have an appointed committee screen candidates for the semiautonomous city’s elections in lieu of transparent universal suffrage. The leaders of the movement — dubbed the Umbrella Revolution by some — announced Sunday that they […]

UPDATE: Former student Kevin Valero found


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Former student Kevin Valero was reported to have been found alive at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday night, according to the administrators of a community Facebook page set up to find him.

Student group talks domestic violence


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Motivate & Empower held its second THINK conversation of the semester at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center on Friday. The conversation, entitled “A Discussion on Violence: We Are All Role Models,” centered on the heavy impact domestic violence has on society and, specifically, how the issue affects individuals on USC’s campus. The conversation featured students […]

Halloween Reunion


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Brittany Ko, a senior majoring in neuroscience, helps direct campers at Camp Kesem’s  reunion event for counselors and fellow campers on McCarthy Quad on Sunday. Camp Kesem aims to support children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer.  

Coaching kills USC in loss to Utah


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The USC football team was finally exposed Saturday night. A team that has been defined thus far by playing “not-to-lose” against quality opponents, lost. With only four games left in the season, it might be a wise time for the coaching staff to reexamine their offensive philosophy. The fourth quarter followed what has become a […]