Media misses the point with Ted Cruz


Ted Cruz, the junior senator from Texas, is the first Republican to officially announce his candidacy for president in 2016. His early endorsements include every registered Democrat in the United States. His early detractors should include every Republican who hopes their party can make a credible case for the White House. And yet, the media […]

Radha: A place of giving, solely for the sake of yoga


Today, it seems that everyone and their mother is doing yoga, but yoga surely does not come cheap. In cities throughout the U.S., studios like Yoga to the People are making it their mission to make yoga accessible for everyone, regardless of experience or income. These types of studios offer classes that cater to yogis […]

Study abroad tip #456: Approach budget airlines with caution


I don’t think you can really call yourself a study abroad student (in Europe, that is) unless you’ve known some of the horrors of flying budget airlines, particularly the kingpin of them all – Ryanair. Last weekend, I was formally indoctrinated into study abroad lifestyle when I checked in (online, of course, to avoid the […]

$50 million gifted for Institute


USC benefactors Mark and Mary Stevens have donated $50 million to officiate the creation of the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute. The endowment will be used to expand the understanding of the human brain and enable researchers to discover new ways to treat, prevent and cure brain disorders. The Institute will […]