New CA legislation will widen health care access


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On Sept. 11, the California legislature passed health care bill SB 17, which requires pharmaceutical companies to release critical information on how major drugs are priced. SB 17 — although not yet signed by Gov. Jerry Brown — received support from both Republicans and Democrats in the waning hours of the 2017 legislative session. Many […]

Back on track: Angels Flight is up and running again on Bunker Hill


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After nearly four years, a prized piece of Angeleno nostalgia has come rattling back to life in downtown Los Angeles. Angels Flight, the venerable old cable car funicular with vibrant orange cars, is running again from Hill Street to California Plaza at the north end of the city center. The 116-year-old incline railway was originally […]

Foo Fighters perpetuate signature sound on ninth album


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Foo Fighters have impressed fans yet again with the band’s latest album, Concrete and Gold, which was released on Friday. This is the ninth studio album from the Grammy Award-winning and critically acclaimed rock band. Though the band released its previous album, Sonic Highways, three years ago and EP Saint Cecilia two years ago, fans […]

After Charlottesville, a student’s path to recovery and resilience


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Aubtin Heydari does not remember much about Aug. 12. But, the one distinct memory that constantly resurfaces in his mind was his trip in the ambulance the afternoon of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va. “What is your name? How old are you? What are you doing here?” the medics asked, gauging the severity […]

USC start-ups participate in TechDay LA 2017


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Various USC student-led start-ups presented at TechDay LA, one of the largest start-up events on the West Coast last week. The event helped new entrepreneurs expand their network with various technology communities and consumers interested in their work. “An event like TechDay LA brings firms of all sizes into a smaller atmosphere without having to […]

Students present artwork with scientific themes


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Artistic expression and scientific study are often seen as opposing sides of academia, but the Bridge Art & Science Alliance’s pitch day aims to change that. BASA’s pitch day, which is held every semester, gives USC students the opportunity to present projects merging art and science to obtain up to $5,000 in funding. This semester’s […]

Laundry: A Day N Night Redux


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Day N Night took place last weekend from Sept. 8-10 at Angels Stadium in Anaheim. It was quite the multicultural experience. The Los Angeles Times describes Day N Night as a “sprawling, almost totally comprehensive hip-hop festival.” Though “comprehensive” probably refers to the hip-hop lineup, I think it’s representative of the demographic of attendees, the […]
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