Have we met? Welcome, Facebook class of ’14
A paradigm shift has occurred in the mindset of college students in the United States, leaving us to muse about how and why we became the Zuckerberg Youth and the implications of our Web 2.0 lives.
California budget falls short with teachers, students
Three unenrolled students came to my Spanish class the first day, hoping to finagle a spot on the roster. Two doggedly returned the following class, forcing the teacher to shoo them away with a pained expression — her class was already one over the roster limit. The students left and the rest of the class […]
DPS’ presence still lacking west of campus
DPS has made strides to create a stronger presence west of campus; but there is more to be done to improve safety in the neglected area.
USC misses chance for reparations
Last week, thousands of proud seniors braved the intense California sun and the earliest Friday morning wake-up call since their freshman year general education classes to participate in the university’s 127th annual commencement ceremony. Graduate students who received their postgraduate honors joined them. Also in attendance were five honorary degree recipients — William J. Bratton, […]
Job market is mostly contingent upon timing
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that consumers are finally spending money on more than just basic material goods again. It’s been two years since retailers, restaurants and other merchants made significant profits. Women are starting to splurge on cute shoes, families are celebrating birthdays at their favorites restaurants and couples are opting to improve […]
Students should engage diversity at USC
At the beginning of this semester, I entered a Monday class early to find several students sporadically placed around the 50-seat room. The class was “diversely” composed of white Americans, Asian-Americans and international students from China, South Korea and India. When I entered the room the following Wednesday, the class had completely self-segregated, with each […]
Students have potential to add substance
As college students, we have a tendency to get bored. Really bored. But you can’t blame us — our society today suffers from a hyperactive attention span, which has become problematic to say the least. Just take a look at the present state of popular culture. Audiences fixate on the latest thing in entertainment one […]
Contentment should not be relative to others
The next time an eyelash falls out of your eye, or the next time a ladybug lands on your arm, don’t wish for a happy future. Many of us, especially graduating seniors, have this seemingly innocent hope on our minds with the approaching summer. But when it comes to happiness, Buddhists seem to have had […]
Environmental angle is always present
Last week’s volcanic eruption in Iceland has brought a large part of the world to a standstill, instigating a storm of disgruntled travelers, accusations against E.U. leaders and millions of dollars in lost revenue for airlines. With eight days of closed airspace and over 95,000 canceled flights as of Tuesday, there is good reason for […]
Implementation, not awareness, is the issue
The USC south area Residential Education staff, which covers Pardee Tower, Trojan Hall, Marks Hall and Marks Tower residence halls, is currently hosting Alcohol Awareness Week, a week full of activities that will educate students about alcohol safety. On Sunday, the residential staff kicked off the week with a barbecue social. Students discussed alcohol- and […]