Carson On California: California’s wildfires underscore willful Republican ignorance
Despite decades of this growing consensus, one dwindling but powerful faction of Americans chooses to remain willfully ignorant: Republicans.
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Progress Without Profit: We need to think critically about billionaire philanthropy
The real issue arises when billionaires performatively donate hundreds of millions to a problem that they have a hand in causing.
Press Play to Start: Esports must play a bigger role in pushing for racial equality
The esports world has an inclusion issue that needs to be addressed.
As It Were: Maybe the revolution shouldn’t be televised
These images are important, but they deserve to be treated with dignity and sensitivity, not casually thrown on the feed alongside thirst traps and pictures from Sunday brunch.
Putting The “I” In Immigrant: Hyphenated Americans have a complex relationship with education
During an age of heightened xenophobia, I am devoted to bridging divides and humanizing a vital demographic that may not always be given a name, face or voice.
On My Mind: Loneliness is one of the pandemic’s most harmful symptoms
It might seem like loneliness isn’t a big deal, but it’s an epidemic that rivals the effects of the coronavirus.
Athletes in Arms: Individuals should not be blamed for the mistakes of leaders
The MLB has struggled to appeal to younger fans in recent years. When the league made an effort to revitalize a young spirit, it may have forgotten about its players.
Film Schooled: Do you know any good movies?
The increased accessibility to films and television is a double-edged sword, a battle in which the gatekeepers of “great cinema” are steadily losing and the general public seems to gain a greater edge.
The Eck’s Factor: Mental health statistics do not exist to be weaponized
A high schooler from my hometown addressed an open letter to the governor of New Mexico via social media: “When you sent your mandate that soccer wouldn’t happen this fall, it not only broke my heart but many other players’ as well.” Her feelings were beyond valid. “Senior soccer season is a rite of passage, […]
Back In My Day: The world of gerontology is making its mark
Last week, Provost Charles Zukoski announced that Keck School of Medicine Dean Laura Mosqueda would be stepping down from her position to help drive “efforts to expand and advance geriatrics at the University.” I had the opportunity to hear from the Keck dean during the early stages of USC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic last […]