Three Trojans praised in early poll


The dawn of the 2015 college football season is fast approaching. And with it, multitudes of media outlets have begun to release various polls predicting different outcomes for the season. But despite the variety, USC seems to be a trending pick this preseason. ESPN’s preseason All-American team selections were recently released, and the Trojans are […]

Millennials looking to redefine goals


College feels like a New York minute. Yes, even when you go to school in Los Angeles. This week I’m embarking on the beginning of my senior year. I’ve attended three rounds of football seasons, rocked out at a plethora of free on-campus concerts, heard our fight song way too many times (just kidding, you […]

New sexting curriculum modernizes sex education


In an effort to revamp sex education, Los Angeles Unified School District announced last month that “sexting” will be added to school curriculum. LAUSD will roll out a thoughtfully designed initiative that includes videos, lesson plans and handouts for students. By informing students about the risks and consequences of sexting, the program will effectively illuminate […]

Horror film sensationalizes UCSB tragedy


The release of a trailer for the horror film Del Playa early this month has outraged thousands who consider it outrightly disrespectful of the May 2014 killings that took place in Isla Vista, California. The film mirrors the shooting at the University of California, Santa Barbara, inadvertently fictionalizing the incident. A petition on Change.org calls […]

Prison college programs ignore structural issues


For American households, the college experience means an investment, a mark of wealth and a time for growth. Its importance is rarely understated; degrees go hand in hand with higher incomes for graduates and open up unparalleled professional opportunities. The White House announced plans earlier this month to open funding for college-level education for prison […]

FYF Fest featured electrifyingly unique acts


Though many would argue that the music festival season is coming to a close, Los Angeles’ FYF festival proved to be a strong contender in keeping the spirit of music mayhem alive. On Aug. 22 and 23, artists from every genre performed at the illustrious and close-to-home Memorial Sports Arena and Exposition Park. Entertaining hipsters […]