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Shifting Title IX rules complicate justice for survivors of sexual assault
Protections for victims must be bolstered, not undermined.
Students deserve more dining options than slop-bowls
USC Village is oversaturated with bowl restaurants and gentrified cultural cuisine.
California deserves better than Becerra
The Democratic candidate’s harkening to national issues shrouds persistent challenges at the state level.
Money transfer apps are making friendships transactional
Peer-to-peer money transfer apps like Venmo are ruining friendships.
Heat exposes LA’s poor city planning
City planning causes heat waves to harm residents based on their zip codes.
Maybe ‘soulmate’ was never meant to be singular
We’re taught to search for one person who completes us, but the people who carry us are rarely limited to one.
USC’s pricey sticker price can actually be a good thing
Tuition revenue can afford students of diverse financial backgrounds the opportunity to attend USC.
It’s up to USC’s community to shape its reputation
University administration’s response to external events determines what USC represents.
Let’s bring back common courtesy
Our sense of connection is reliant on polite gestures, smiles and opening doors.
USC needs to expand its Washington D.C. reach
Sen. Gary Peters’ arrival to the University bridges Los Angeles to Washington D.C.
It’s hard to be a human with Meta Glasses in your face
The social media surveillance state is stunting your development.
Unemployment statistics hide entry-level job crisis
High youth underemployment, increased by artificial intelligence and the increasing cost of living, could lead to an affordability crisis for new graduates.
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