CEOs require passion above all


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Before startups were cropping up every second, being a CEO meant that you had years of experience either at your company or within your industry. If your company is in trouble, it’s up to you as the CEO to take the heat from investors and do what’s best for your company. The CEO title is […]

Finals time calls for study music


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With the palm trees and sunshine, the vibrant city and colorful weekends, it’s easy to feel like we’re on vacation every day of the year here in Los Angeles. At its core, though, USC is an academic institution that boasts Nobel laureates, produces world-changing research and hosts professors whose names are etched in history. But […]

Imported films can be subpar remakes


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When the American remake of Oldboy, in theaters next Wednesday, was announced, there was an outcry from film fans. The Korean original is an absolute classic and the prospect of a remake seemed downright ridiculous. This is not an attempt to judge a film before seeing it, but Hollywood does not have a good track […]

Facebook stalking too easily accepted


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Stop Facebook stalking me, you big creep. That’s something I could imagine myself saying, or on a particularly caffeinated day, tweeting. But the truth is that I’d venture to say most Facebook stalking isn’t actually that creepy. After all, you’re presumably already “friends” with the person you’re stalking — but we all know how real […]

Cuddle services provide comfort


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Winter is coming. For some parts of the world, winter entails cold weather and an excuse to cuddle up with someone. In Los Angeles, winter means wearing a jacket if it’s overcast and pretending that 68 degrees is enough to complain about. Aside from weather, winter also brings the holidays upon us. Holidays are centered […]

Startups offer high risk, high reward


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David Fincher’s The Social Network, which opened in theaters in 2010, painted the college startup scene as something fast-paced, risky and, most of all, exciting. It seemed like the movie compared the startup scene to gambling. Hit it big, and you can drop out of school and work on growing your startup. Fail, and you’ll […]

Music celebrates holiday spirit


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Thanksgiving season is right around the corner. Though it’s easy to get carried away stuffing ourselves with turkey and mashed potatoes, delicious cornbread and apple pies, the heart of the holiday is all about the people we are thankful for — our loved ones. So whether you’re sharing this Thanksgiving with your family at home, […]

Studios break the bank for awards


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As the year draws to a close, the film industry begins to gear up for the madness of awards season. The films that studios believe to be their best chances at Academy Award gold will be strategically released in these last couple of months to keep them fresh in the minds of voters. It is […]

Spotify adapts to users’ taste


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My name is Daniel, and I’m a Spotify addict. I actually have been for quite some time, so perhaps it would be more accurate at this point to call me a Spotify abuser. I love Spotify. Typically, a session starts with an artist I know, say The Tallest Man on Earth. When I’m ready to […]

Activists rally for Movember


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Every November, beards grow longer as the days grow shorter. No Shave November is a show of support and a way to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Though an annual phenomenon, No Shave November can still be considered a trend. Some people partake in the seasonal activity while others do not. In high school, I […]