Is California’s new law a win for reproductive rights?


The past year proved to be a tumultuous year for women’s reproductive rights. From congressional debates to Planned Parenthood attacks, nothing was off the table. But early 2016 has already promised new changes, as Oregon and, more recently, California have ceded authority back to women by making birth control pills available over the counter. In […]

Millennials are like the world of virtual reality


This past Saturday at the Los Angeles Convention Center thousands of techies, college students and execs peered into the future together. At Virtual Reality Los Angeles, billed as the world’s largest independent VR conference, producers, directors and creatives showed off their latest 360-degree work. Nokia pulled out its new camera, filmmakers screened their refined work […]

Why Big Bear is a Winter Must-See


Over the long weekend I had the opportunity to drive up to Big Bear Lake and spend a few days there with some friends. We rented a cabin, played mafia and spent time enjoying the incredible view. Being up in the mountains is an entirely different setting compared to the hustle and bustle of downtown […]

Local indie band Young the Giant is coming of age


For anyone who calls themselves a Californian, there are certain songs and artists you have to know. Artists like 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Green Day and Guns N’ Roses are among the essentials. Their songs have defined a sound over the past 30 years or so, influencing many other great artists to refine and invent sounds […]

Women’s basketball looks to bounce back at home


After a disappointing pair of losses in Washington, the Women of Troy will look ahead to a defining weekend at home. A set of wins against formidable California teams has the potential to give USC a boost into the top half of the Pac-12 rankings.   The weekend starts off on Friday night with USC […]
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