Students deserve better third spaces
USC needs more third spaces that don’t beg for buying a product or solely working.
Go see student theater
Sports aren’t the only events that deserve support from students.
Dorms without AC are unlivable amid LA heat
Risk of heat-related illness increases in USC housing without air conditioning.
Women in sororities need protection
Sorority members should not have to sacrifice safety to belong in Greek life.
Third-country deportations are reprehensible
The United States Supreme Court must stop allowing deportations of undocumented immigrants to countries other than their home without due process.
K-pop’s ambition should supersede the Grammys
The genre is taking its first step to turn its global influence into a lasting cultural legacy.
Money in politics puts residents on the backburner
Endless outside spending in L.A. elections disenfranchises voters.
When the lights go off, your phone should too
The stage should be the only thing lit during a concert, not the faces of everyone in the audience.
Forget about efficiency, let’s get free food
The free food obsession reflects a rebellion against efficient capitalist ideology.
Forgiveness isn’t for them — it’s for you
Forgiving does not mean forgetting the past; it means you can control your peace.
Break up early and often
We need to normalize ending unfulfilling friendships and relationships.
Writing was never meant to be easy — and shouldn’t be
Embracing the struggle of writing protects us against literary homogeneity.
Kim’s presidency begins with a test of USC values
The tenure will show how far USC’s commitment to open dialogue extends if it challenges the university
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