Wired youth should stay plugged in
Prolonged interactivity with electronic devices has many benefits in a fast-paced society.
China must take the next step in talks
A cloud of debate hangs high in the Tibetan Plateau of the Himalayas. On one side, the Tibetans and their supporters have, for the past 50 years, fought for independence and genuine autonomy. Sympathy lies with the exiled Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama. Further, countless human rights violations against the Tibetans are claimed to have […]
Once students go Mac, they don’t go back
The announcement of the new iPad reveals a cult-like following for Apple brand products.
Ready for the big one? Neither am I.
Last week I survived a five-day natural disaster — a Southern California natural disaster. Rain. But not just any rain — this was a storm so mighty, it poured for more than two consecutive hours. I can’t remember that last time that happened in Los Angeles. The madness is now over, but it got me […]
Letter to the editor
A response to Dr. Jackson The purpose of this open letter is to seek clarification on your letter of Dec. 3, 2009, which defended the Muslim Student Union at USC. As an old Trojan, class of ’78, with an abiding love for my alma mater, I am concerned about the strong tone of censorship in […]
The state of the Obama presidency (con)
Obama’s term in office has been ineffective thus far, due in part to the Bush administration.
The state of the Obama presidency (pro)
Despite criticisms that suggest otherwise, Obama has made important social changes.
Uncle Sam’s first name is Bernie
The Congressional Budget Office approximates the United States budget deficit of 2009 at $1.414 trillion dollars. Projected deficits for the coming year, assuming the same laws of 2009 (not including new spending initiatives like health care), predict decreasing yet similar deficits. In the past, the U.S. government only ran deficits to finance wars, and did […]
Bernanke’s second term crucial to sustain progress
Criticisms might be warranted, but Bernanke has put the country on the recovery path.
Celebrity efforts answer the call
In the wake of a grim natural disaster that has captivated the world, a star-studded pack of celebrities have recently come together to answer the call, taking part in a huge fundraising relief effort for Haiti. In a two-hour telethon on Friday called Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief, big names […]