Combat change shows turn to equality
The Pentagon repeals a directive preventing women from taking combat positions.
Conscious capitalism should be the future
Every time you turn on your TV, it appears as if another corporate villain is being put away in the big house for fraud, extortion or perjury. Bear Stearns. Refco. AIG: All of these business’ honchos are still feeling the wrath of the law and the public. With the Occupy Wall Street protests dominating the […]
US needs softer immigration plan
In 2008, The New York Times reported the story of Hiu Lui Ng, a 34-year-old New Yorker who died while in custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Though the Times’ coverage of Ng’s death was largely an investigation into the conditions and medical care allotted to detained individuals, the question of why Ng […]
US media must examine rape culture stateside
The recent National Defense Authorization Act is one step closer for gender equality.
Healthy food reform is vital for schools
With a new landmark alliance announced yesterday, the future of healthy food for kids in America is looking brighter by the day. This alliance, between the Los Angeles Unified School District and five other major districts across the nation, aims to transform school lunches. In the wake of ever-growing concerns about childhood obesity, this […]
40 years later, Roe v. Wade still resonates
As the debate over abortion continues, the gray areas of Roe v. Wade remain unanswered.
The risk of online relationships
All over the news, we’ve been hearing about Manti Te’o’s unfortunate situation – the Heisman contender recently found out that his long-term girlfriend, who was presumed to be dead, never existed to begin with. As if we didn’t already know, the Internet has become a vital medium in which society interacts with one another: From […]
Should we agree with Obama’s gun reform plan?
President Barack Obama’s plan takes a step forward in limiting the access of deadly weapons to dangerous citizens. About a month after the Newtown elementary school massacre that left 28 dead including 20 school children, the Obama administration has announced a plan to Congress that aims to increase the regulation of gun sales and ownership. […]
Doping affects the entire nature of sports
Athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs ruin not only their personal integrity but the experience of other players and fans.
Letter to the editor
In response to security measures Dear USC community, The purpose of this letter is to oppose recent actions taken by the Office of the President: 1. Installation of fencing on north perimeter of University Park Campus 2. Failure to promptly notify the USC community of temporary fencing 3. Creation of after-hours access periods from 9 […]