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USC Coliseum likely choice to house NFL team
The St. Louis Rams are looking to build NFL stadium in Los Angeles.
Kiesza’s Sound shines but ultimately disappoints
Though her name is not something you’d hear every day, you may have heard Kiesza in her hit single “Hideaway” last February. The song premiered at the number one spot on the UK Official Singles Chart, and the music video garnered her more attention, parading around London in one take even though the singer had […]
Going home for the holidays can put strain on relationships
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself, Andy Williams’ song just gets me in the holiday spirit. It’s finally winter recess, where we all get to leave campus and go home to spend some much-needed quality time with the ones we love, and whether you’re with family or friends, […]
Easy tips to help students stay healthy during exams
For many college students, finals week is synonymous with countless hours of studying, sleepless nights and unhealthy eating patterns. What caffeinated beverages and junk food lack in nutritional value, they make up for in quick jolts of energy. It can be difficult to prioritize eating well through this particularly stressful period of the semester. Through […]
Simple recipes capture spirit of Thanksgiving
For some people, stressful party planning and hours of cooking have come to define Thanksgiving. Though I enjoy the delicious food and festivities associated with the holiday, Thanksgiving has always been a day of togetherness and thankfulness in my large Armenian family. Every year, nearly 30 people gather in my grandmother’s small apartment for an […]
Sherlock Holmes and the curious case of expired copyright
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most enduring and easily recognizable characters in Western literature. For the better part of 127 years, the adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s immortal sleuth and his heterosexual life partner Dr. John Watson have captured the imagination of readers all over the world, inspiring countless films and television adaptations, […]
Jaden Smith’s new album shows surprising quality
Though Smith has a lot to learn about presentation and self-image, he has a lot of talent, and — ego aside — his newest album is both clean and technically superior to anything expected of a 16-year-old boy.
Autumn date ideas to be thankful for
Fall can be one of the most romantic times of the year. Thanksgiving break is the perfect time to ask that special someone out on a date — students don’t have school, athletes don’t have practice and the homework we were assigned can definitely wait until the night before class to start on. The opportunities […]
Familiar, easy dishes can surprise
When I first began writing this column, my goal was to motivate college students to approach cooking in a new and different way. I encouraged students to depart from unhealthy eating habits and experiment with simple yet unfamiliar techniques. While I stand by this mission and hope that many of you have benefitted from my […]