COLUMN: Wilcox needs to step up his game


By
 in ,
The Sun Devils have Steve Sarkisian’s number — he’s 0-4 all-time against the program as a head coach. Historically, Arizona State has averaged almost 35 points a game against Sarkisian’s teams, both at USC and Washington. USC defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox was only around for two of those losses. Ironically, though, the Sun Devils posted […]

COLUMN: Upcoming Banned Books Week highlights literary masterpieces


By
 in ,
Since 1982, more than 11,300 books have been challenged in schools, bookstores and libraries. These books include world-renowned and highly influential classics. Some of the novels that have been banned throughout history do not surprise me, particularly those that carry heavy political undertones and critiques, such as Catch-22, Animal Farm and Brave New World. However, […]

COLUMN: Clinton plan should inspire new policies


By
 1 Comment/in ,
Amid a prolonged effort to increase transparency for sexual assault on college campuses, Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton released a rough proposal to combat sexual assault last Monday in Iowa. The plan, which encourages implementing a sexual assault survivor network, increasing support, instituting procedures for treatment of the accused and enlarging existing programs, should inspire […]

Life hacks: What do if you’re already behind on reading


By
 in , ,
Almost everyone has a bad habit or two, whether it is biting your fingernails or procrastinating on that essay about Shakespeare. A persistent habit that affects USC students at all levels of education is putting off our readings for class. Though keeping up with reading might be perceived as less challenging than a 10-page lab […]

Heartbreaks and Brainbreaks


By
 in ,
Four weeks in, it’s obvious that school is officially in full swing. The sudden onslaught of midterms, projects and homesickness can often leave us feeling overworked. Adding in first heartbreaks of the year can make for a nasty mix. Bad days, breakups or even boatloads of work can sometimes make you feel like your universe […]