LAUSD should mandate kindergarten
Considering its importance, it’s hard to believe that the grade has been optional.
COLUMN: FERPA eliminates lazy college kid stereotype
With a new semester in full swing, college students have a lot on their plates. Some midterms have already begun, Leavey Library is getting more and more crowded each night and flashcards are a common accessory in the Campus Center. But before we finalize our study schedules, college students should plan on committing one more […]
U of Michigan program will effectively keep students safe
Earlier this month, the University of Michigan announced that its class of 2019 would partake in a pilot program to curb excessive drinking. The program dictates that after two violations of the university’s alcohol policy, or one violation that requires medical attention or results in vandalization of public property, parents would be notified. Prior to […]
Notifying parents of violations treats students like children
On a mission to prove that it is serious about changing collegiate party culture, the University of Michigan recently instituted a new pilot program — effective for the class of 2019 — in which parents will receive a notification from the school after students receive two or more alcohol violations. The policy equivalent of tattletaling, […]
Sour Grapes: Wifi Woes
Letter to the Editor
On Sept. 16, the faculty senate will convene to consider a proposal to add a fall break to our university’s academic calendar. Members of our university administration have expressed their concern regarding the impact of a fall break on our university’s academic integrity and standing. However, it is imperative our university administration and the faculty […]
Common Core is destroying LAUSD education
Despite efforts to revamp the K-12 education system in Los Angeles, new standardized test results released by the California Department of Education have shown that Los Angeles Unified School District is suffering the most, with only 33 percent of students achieving target goals for math and 25 percent in English, according to the Los Angeles […]
More students should use academic resources
Let’s be frank: School ain’t a cake walk. As a premier, private research university, USC is academically rigorous and challenging. As students, we work and study hard in order to fully engage in our studies and learn. With multiple classes, papers, exams and numerous assignments, things can get hectic and stressful very quickly. Mix in […]
2024 Olympics in LA could benefit USC
In a move that cemented Los Angeles’s run for the 2024 Olympics, the U.S. Olympic Committee endorsed the city as its candidate for the Games last week. The endorsement has revitalized the spirits of Angelenos and Trojans alike, reviving fond memories for USC alumni who were on campus when the University helped host the 1984 […]
Trigger warnings are helpful, not coddling
Students on college campuses around the nation and here at USC are asking for trigger warnings and trying to reduce microaggressions from faculty members and fellow students. Recently, this has stirred up backlash among opponents of “political correctness” and self-described intellectual freedom activists. Most notably, in this month’s issue of The Atlantic, Greg Lukianoff and […]