C’est la vie: Paris after Jan. 7


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“So, what’s like Paris…now?” Of all the questions I get from my friends and family back home about my study abroad experience, this one is undoubtedly the most common — and I don’t blame them. From the large displays of flowers and pens to the occasional “Paris est Charlie” poster hanging from the city’s walls, […]

Deconstructing humor: Why we find things funny


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Last week, I discussed the appeal of offensive jokes as a vehicle to escape political correctness. The phenomenon of humor, however, extends far beyond just humor from offense and has puzzled philosophers for decades. It’s worth mentioning that many different theories persist to describe humor. Philosophers have posited that humor derives from feelings of superiority, […]

3 tips to braving through a feverish cold


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Waking up in the morning with a heavy head, swollen glands and a stuffy nose is definitely a sign that you won’t be having much fun this week. Sometimes, the common cold can last a mere two days, but it can seem like forever. Classes seem to blur by, soup is your new best friend […]

Students devise policy changes


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From the classroom to the mayor’s office, a group of students had the opportunity to use their research to make an impact on local issues. Students enrolled in POSC 395: Directed Governmental and Political Leadership Internship created policy recommendations on how to improve schools. The recommendations were presented to Mayor Garcetti at a conference at […]

Baseball off to best start since 1988


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During the NBA playoffs and March Madness you can definitely find me glued to my TV and getting constant game updates on my phone. During the regular season, however, I cannot be bothered to sit through an entire game unless USC is playing. Football and baseball reign supreme in my heart, and the months between […]
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