Film reshapes perspectives on bullying
Instead of emphasizing trite solutions to bullying, Bully seeks audience empathy by documenting stories of tormented children.
Animal rights groups shouldn’t push veganism
What does the typical vegan look like? You might imagine a hemp-clad hippie or a willowy celebutante. In recent years, however, the vegan movement has gained some unusual participants, such as metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and former boxer Mike Tyson. There’s also a subset of body builders, the subject of a Jan. 4 article in […]
Panel discusses implications of a federal Dream Act
The California Dream Act, passed in October, gives financial aid to undocumented students.
Alexis Moore requests release from USC, confirms plan to transfer
Freshman guard Alexis Moore will transfer after requesting his release from the school, his father, Barry, confirmed to the Daily Trojan Tuesday night. His request is expected to be made official on Wednesday, allowing him to contact other schools. ESPNLA first reported the story. Moore, a 6-foot-2 guard from Long Beach, appeared in all 32 games for […]
Hunger Games copes with modern issues
The cast and crew of the much-anticipated, post-apocalyptic The Hunger Games dish on the making and implications of the film.
Kony 2012 scandal irrelevant to the cause
The Invisible Children co-founder’s public intoxication provides no reason to write off the organization’s main mission: stopping Kony.
Panel discusses state of education system
EdMonth kicks off with a panel of educational leaders Monday in Bovard Auditorium.
Women of Troy finish third at NCAA championships
Senior Katinka Hosszu wins her fifth NCAA championship, good for third in school history.
Casa de mi Padre fails to meet potential
Despite an all-star cast and the comedic genius of Will Ferrell, Casa de mi Padre falls flat with ineffective jokes and pointless subplots.
New AP cuts hurt low-income students
Recent federal funding cuts create a troubling divide between those who can afford the AP exam fees and those who cannot.