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Politicians don’t matter if public is divided

By DANIEL CHARNOFF
November 2, 2010 4 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

The punditry’s refrain has been that this is less a victory for Republicans than a loss for Democrats. The variety of Democratic losers — from moderates to extreme liberals, from clean campaigners to dirty ones — demonstrates this clearly.

Key factors clear up complicated prop

By KASTALIA MEDRANO
November 1, 2010 5 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

What gives Proposition 23’s opponents the edge is a combination of a crucial provision buried within the text of A.B. 32 and the potential of the green job market in California down the road.

Partisan cuts try to lower NPR volume

By LUCY MUELLER
October 31, 2010 5 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

As ridiculous at it seems to kick commentators to the curb for essentially doing their job, it is far more outrageous to cut the funding of a system that produces quality programs, especially considering who the cuts would actually hurt.

State, federal laws not a joint effort

By REID ROMAN
October 28, 2010 5 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

Even if Proposition 19 passes, don’t go busting out the bongs and joints just yet.

Recent donations show faith in Trojan spirit

By STEPHEN ZELEZNY
October 27, 2010 2 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

As many universities are struggling to attract large investments as the country crawls out of the recession, USC must utilize — and strengthen — its partnerships now more than ever before.

Time for Democrats to take high road

By DANIEL CHARNOFF
October 26, 2010 3 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

One of the most common reactions to President Barack Obama’s visit to USC was that his inspirational speech was lost amid the overly partisan rhetoric that preceded it.

New oil drilling system nothing to apologize for

By KASTALIA MEDRANO
October 25, 2010 in Columns, Featured, Opinion

If the British Petroleum oil spill taught the world anything besides how to mishandle an environmental catastrophe, it was the importance of a well-worded apology.

Rally’s purpose lost in chaos, partisanship

By LUCY MUELLER
October 24, 2010 5 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

With the onslaught of visitors, rampant confusion among organizers and the partisan tilt to the proceedings, it was a bittersweet day for the brave students who made it to Alumni Park to hear President Barack Obama tell us to Fight On.

Drawing the line on CA cultural divide

By MAYA ITAH
October 21, 2010 in Columns, Featured, Opinion

Before I talk about the rivalry between Northern and Southern California, I have a confession to make: I’m biased. Disgustingly biased.

University’s prestige reflected in Obama rally

By STEPHEN ZELEZNY
October 20, 2010 5 Comments/in Columns, Featured, Opinion

Although this event will prompt many of us to put aside our academic and social commitments for a few hours to hear the president speak, we might also be asking ourselves: Why USC?

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