Love, hate and the human soul


Many prominent realms of academia (the sciences and, ironically, the “progressive” humanities) are ever eager to dismiss considerations of the human soul, and if I were inclined to acknowledge mankind as merely the most evolved in a hierarchy of spiritless beasts, I would have to renounce my fascination with art, with identity, with the distinctly […]

Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg speaks at USC


The USC Sports Business Association hosted Leigh Steinberg, one of the most influential sports agents in all of sports, on Tuesday night at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. Steinberg is more than just a top-notch agent — he is a pioneer in the industry and serves as a role model for sports agents everywhere. He […]

Ramen at Little Tokyo’s Manichi is worth raving about


After walking down the streets of Little Tokyo and inhaling the surrounding aromas of customary Asian dishes, my friends and I narrowed down our lunch plans to a good ramen place nearby. One of the best rated ramen places on the street had over an hour long wait, but just a few doors down we […]

A day spent roaming in Rome


For Valentine’s Day weekend, my friends and I jumped on a train to Rome, the Eternal City (*cue the Lizzie McGuire soundtrack*). As soon as we arrived, we headed across the river and up the hill to the Vatican City — home of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and Pieta, St. Peter’s Basilica, Stanze di Raffaello, and […]
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