Beware: Redundancy weakens writing


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How often have you heard a friend say something like, “I had an urgent meeting at 2 a.m. in the morning,” or “It was unexpectedly surprising when my sister gave birth to a pair of twins”? Here, what does 2 a.m. mean if not morning? What is a surprise if not unexpected? What are twins […]

Kanye West speaks through new, colorful clothing line


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With winter slowly coming to a close, everyone is getting ready for the next season: not spring, but Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 3 fashion collection that debuted last Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. His Adidas collection not only showed off his latest clothing line, but his latest album titled The Life […]

There’s no shame in body hair

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Angry. Hairy. Man-hating. Feminist. For one of my earlier articles for this column, I received a lot of hate, most of which contained a combination of those terms. As I watched the comments pop up underneath the article, I was filled with a strange mix of disgust and happiness. How dare these people who clearly […]

USC should improve nutrition on campus


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In a nation currently battling epidemics of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, it’s time that hospitals and schools feel obligated — not just incentivized — to provide healthy dining options. A piece by The Atlantic written by gastroenterologist Dr. Shilpa Ravella last week underscored a simple point — having hospitals house fast food chains doesn’t […]

Five campus foods to satisfy your basic cravings


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While we’d all like to claim that we’re adventurous in our food endeavors, there are times when we cannot help but let our basic cravings get the best of us. We put our search for all foods new and exciting on hold, and indulge in food that is painfully cliché, yet greatly satisfying. If you’re […]