Phone apps inspire new connections
The same apps that make us self-absorbed can also foster friendships and connectivity.
For Trousdale’s sake, take biking seriously
Following Wednesday’s Bike Summit and DPS Safety Fair, a group of LAPD officers on bikes happened to be predatorially perched on Jefferson Boulevard and McClintock Avenue, ready to cite law-despising cyclists. While it might not be right for officers to prey on bicyclists, it’s also not right for bicyclists to completely ignore standards of etiquette […]
Occupy L.A. grounds have growth potential
With the main Occupy L.A. encampment having come to an end, there are many questions regarding what it all meant — what it meant for the community and what it meant for similar movements striving for social change. The meaning and effects will take a long time to be clear. Events like these need the […]
Embrace subjective grading
Though subjective grading can be frustrating, it allows students to become adaptive.
High-speed rail helps students, state
A train running from San Francisco to Los Angeles would give California residents a sustainable and convenient travel option.
Elections 2012: Who’s looking out for students?
Students should vote for Rep. Ron Paul, the candidate prepared to protect civil liberties and lead America in the right direction.
Elections 2012: Who’s looking out for students?
Because of his record on education, student loans and equal rights, students should make Barack Obama a two-term president.
Web-based reading guides do no harm
Sites like SparkNotes, GradeSaver and GradeBuddy provide helpful supplements
Anti-intellectualism damaging in politics
Ideology aside, I can see why many Americans find Rick Santorum relatable. He presents himself as the underdog. He wears a sweater vest. He called himself the candidate you’d bring home to mom. But a close look at his statements should frighten anyone who values education. On Jan. 10, Santorum called President Barack Obama an […]
Interns abroad get best of both worlds
Summer internship programs abroad let students experience a different culture without missing out on a semester back home.