COUNTERPOINT: Criticism of safe spaces misrepresents their purpose
Safe spaces exist to protect students against widespread racism, not to silence opposition.
To win, Bernie needs Wyoming, and desperately
“We could lose Wisconsin,” read the email from Hillary for America, mass-dispersed the night before the primary. Well, you did, Hillary. And not because I didn’t chip in $1. I was admittedly surprised by the shock of Clinton supporters when Sen. Bernie Sanders took Wisconsin. Going into the primary, I can’t say I harbored much […]
Wearable technology holds cautious promise
For better or worse, smarter or dumber, the booming industry of wearable technology continues to shape the landscape of health and fitness today. Fitbit announced last week that it has sold more than a million units of Fitbit Blaze, the company’s first smartwatch, in the first month of sales. Fitbit Alta, its newest fitness tracker, […]
POINT: Making an exception for Airbnb has hidden costs
In addition to dodging taxation, it contributes to housing complications.
COUNTERPOINT: Airbnb is a net positive for local Los Angeles economy
Claims that taxation is required to offset costs overlook simple math.
Nostalgia plays role for ‘lame-duck’ students
As we all know by now, there’s a presidential election taking place. Well, at least, I hope everyone reading this knows that. Regardless, the outcome of this presidential election will make President Barack Obama a “lame-duck” president come November. The phrase “lame-duck” implies that an elected official’s time in office is soon coming to an […]
Has the Bush dynasty finally come to an end?
On Wednesday, former GOP favorite Florida Gov. Jeb Bush picked himself up, dusted off his tailored suit and turned back to public speaking after a less than stellar performance on the campaign trail, according to the Wall Street Journal. Going into the 2016 presidential race, Bush was the GOP favorite. Third in the line of […]
Bring napping pods to the University
I hit the “snooze” button three times this morning. It’s a fitting metaphor for my mental state as midterms continue to disturb my peace this week. But I am far from alone in experiencing a constant state of mental exhaustion that so many of my fellow Trojans find themselves in. So when I attend The Sleep […]
POINT: Senate acted fairly when it voted to suspend stipend
The majority’s decision to punish Sen. Ellenhorn was appropriate.
COUNTERPOINT: Ellenhorn verdict reveals senators’ personal vendettas
Without proof of guilt, it is unfair to allege that the senator did wrong.