BSA holds vigil for racial violence
The ceremony honored the memories of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis.
Tag Archive for: Trayvon Martin
Domestic violence must receive greater attention
George Zimmerman’s recent run-in with the police brings the crime into national spotlight.
Halloween should not include blackface
The history of blackface shows the United States’ dark past and offends minorities.
Victim’s death illuminates modern-day racism
The untimely death of a bright student proves that racism is still extremely prevalent in society.
Obama’s Trayvon Martin speech inspires our nation
At an unscheduled press conference on July 19, six days after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, President Barack Obama gave his first extensive remarks on a case that has divided the nation. Instead of celebration, Obama’s personal speech has garnered a surprising amount of backlash from critics. Yet Obama’s […]
Panelists debate Calif. primary
Political consultant Bob Shrum and journalist Marylouise Oates discuss the 2012 election.
Letter to the editor
Racial profiling should be banned nationwide. USC is located in the heart of Los Angeles, in a predominately black and Hispanic neighborhood. The Free Demographics Data of 2011 demonstrates the dramatic differences between the inner-campus and off-campus communities. According to this data, the 90007 zip code, which immediately surrounds USC’s campus, is 58.2 percent Hispanic, […]
Students hold rally, panel in honor of Martin
Experts discussed the legality of the Trayvon Martin case and consequences of racial injustices.
Is Stand Your Ground a justifiable law? (Counterpoint)
As tragic as the Trayvon Martin case is, Americans should not allow it to cloud support for the constitutional right to self-defense.
Is Stand Your Ground a justifiable law? (Point)
Trayvon Martin’s death should remind legislators that ambiguous, overly permissive self-defense laws have no place in this country.