Considerate should not be overlooked as a Trojan trait
Faithful, scholarly, skillful, courageous, ambitious: the five traits of a Trojan. We all learned them at Orientation, and we all see them waving proudly above our heads on the newly renovated...
View ArticleUSC’s Westwood billboard should not have been covered
Has anyone had the chance to see the Matt Barkley billboard on the intersection of Westwood Boulevard and Lindbrook Drive recently? No? Me neither. No one has. This billboard, featuring Barkley looking...
View ArticleEVK becomes a better dining hall
When considering what college to attend, prospective students pay close attention to a place’s aesthetics and living conditions. Often, one of the major aspects they consider is the food in the...
View ArticleRushed rushing is for the best
Female students often lament that sorority rush has to coincide with the first week of class. Yet, contrary to popular belief, this first week could actually be the perfect time for rush. It’s just...
View ArticleEarly workloads benefit students
It may seem overwhelming, but when professors set their expectations high in the first week of school it is for our own good. The post Early workloads benefit students appeared first on Daily Trojan.
View ArticleSkateboards should be walked on campus
At first glance, it may seem like the bicycle debate at USC is unnecessary. However, if one takes the time to stop and think, one realizes that this dilemma affects the day-to-day life of every student...
View ArticleNew health sciences minor offers the bigger, better picture of health care
As the new minor in health care studies kicks off this fall, the horizon looks rosy. A part of a new-era partnership between USC Dornsife and the Keck School, the minor allows students a glimpse into...
View ArticleSororities should offer alternatives to accommodate high rush turnouts
Of the 1046 girls who rushed this semester, only 737 were offered bids from sororities. While some of these girls dropped out of the race on their own accord, countless others were disheartened after...
View ArticleUSC should raise awareness, develop its own sober floor
The floor, known as “The Haven,” is the first of its kind in the USC community – meaning that the university itself hasn’t instituted a sober floor yet. This oversight on USC’s part is inexcusable. The...
View ArticleDrop in university rankings will push USC to do better
For the past couple of years, it seemed that USC was going to ascend national college rankings as quickly as UCLA was doomed to descend it. Well, the dream has slowed down a bit. In U.S. News and World...
View ArticlePedestrians should play equally important role in their own safety
USC’s pedestrian safety campaign has been doggedly trying to instill a sense of accountability in the large contingent of cyclists and boarders on campus. But and equally important component of...
View ArticleThrifty students should take advantage of creative, money-making methods
A penny saved is a penny earned. Or so goes the saying, which holds especially true for penny-pinching students trying to make it at a school as expensive as USC. However, as demonstrated by the recent...
View ArticleUSC should celebrate higher rankings, improvements for public schools
USC's reputation is important. But we should strive to pull other, less expensive schools to the top along with us, so that more students can achieve a high quality education. The post USC should...
View ArticleStudents should take advantage of activism resurgence
Hundreds of protestors converged on the New York Stock Exchange Monday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Occupy movement. For many present, the celebration reawakened an energy they had not...
View ArticleSantorum unwittingly alienates the conservative youth vote
After the last presidential election, one would think that Republicans, Democrats, Independents—you name it—would have come to value the younger voting demographic a little more, particularly college...
View ArticleEarly college preparation should be stress-free
College is important. If you grow up in a certain demographic, you are taught almost from birth that it is the most important step on the path to success in life. The post Early college preparation...
View ArticleStudents should adopt watchful mentality
As new technology climbs to the top of ways to combat crime and theft on campus, the question of efficacy invariably comes up. As the Daily Trojan reported Thursday, USC’s Dept. of Public Safety has...
View ArticleStudents should appreciate iPhones
The iPhone 5 has officially arrived on campus. Many students have their new toys on display in classrooms and dining halls, some still with the protective plastic wrap in place. Students with the “old”...
View ArticleSymposium’s call for non-partisanship is essential
From brutal campaign ads to personal attacks to the not-so-friendly moniker Barrack Hussein, the battlefield of politics has been particularly nasty in recent years. Such nastiness is rooted in rigid...
View ArticleAngelenos celebrate Endeavour flight for the wrong reasons
It seemed as if the whole city was watching: The six o’clock news was flooded with interviews from people who had waited in a certain spot for hours, people updated their Facebook statuses at the speed...
View ArticleStudents should be wary of credit card risks
Turning eighteen is a rite of passage. You can smoke, gamble, take out loans, lease an apartment—and you can apply for a credit card. While a birthday celebration may or may not include one or more of...
View ArticleIcon Plaza Starbucks makes one too many
There’s nothing quite like the opening of a new coffee shop to make people nod their heads and agree that “Yes, that certainly is another place I can now buy coffee.” It’s a lack of enthusiasm felt by...
View ArticleLaunchfest should have better publicized Christian mission
Last week’s Christian concert series, dubbed Launchfest, received a phenomenal wave of support on campus. According to the Daily Trojan, “More than 1,000 people RSVPed on the Facebook event and the...
View ArticleEnd of Ping a necessary sacrifice for Apple
We are all aware of Apple’s flawless track record when it comes to creating new gadgets. Their web services, however, have not fared quite so well. Now, with the demise of the company’s social media...
View ArticleStudents should think twice about the flu vaccine
As winter approaches, many students are eagerly flooding the pharmacy to get their flu shots. Few people, however, give enough thought to the negative aspects of the shot. Besides causing side effects...
View ArticleUSC should consider advantages of online undergraduate programs
USC claims a distinct difference between its graduate and undergraduate education programs, the latest example being the announcement Monday of new online degree programs for the former set. Online...
View ArticlePoint/Counterpoint: The aftermath of the VP debate
Point: Elena Kadvany Vice President Joe Biden set a refreshing standard for the rest of the debates. He was feisty, firm, genuine, personal — and even more presidential than President Barack Obama....
View ArticleStorify: Oct. 11 Vice Presidential Debate
Check out what students and other around the country had to say about the vice presidential debate: Link The post Storify: Oct. 11 Vice Presidential Debate appeared first on Daily Trojan.
View ArticleMarijuana debate is a waste of California’s time
“Do you have a card?” The answer to this question separates those who can legally purchase and smoke marijuana in the state of California from those who must resort to using sketchy dealers and smoking...
View ArticleRound 2: The aftermath of the Obama-Romney debate
Obama’s performance: Elena Kadvany Tonight, the real president showed up. President Barack Obama was passionate, focused, eloquent, defensive — in short, he was the man who inspired so many voters four...
View ArticleCollege humor around sexual violence needs to stop
Women at Miami University received a nasty surprise last week when a flier emerged in a men’s bathroom of a co-ed freshman dorm describing the “Top Ten Ways to Get Away with Rape.” The flier featured...
View ArticleBody language is important in presidential debates
Following two presidential debates, Governor Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama have been scrutinized not only for what they have said, but how they have said it. This does not refer merely to tone...
View ArticlePoint/Counterpoint: The Final Presidential Debate
Point: Elena Kadvany There weren’t many surprises in tonight’s presidential debate. Moderator Bob Schieffer asked the expected questions about Libya, Syria, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and China. As...
View ArticleStorify: Oct. 22 Presidential Debate
Check out what students and others had to say about the third and final presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney on Monday night. Link The post Storify: Oct. 22 Presidential Debate...
View ArticleCosta Mesa mayor demonstrates ignorance in attempt to close soup kitchen
Eric Bever, the major of Costa Mesa, demonstrates a complete lack of empathy or foresight in his attempt to close a soup kitchen that serves 300 homeless people each day. Despite evidence to the...
View ArticleCNN should answer for its inappropriate hormones story
After seven hours of backlash Wednesday, CNN took down an online article suggesting a relationship between women’s hormones and their voting patterns. While the story was both offensive and...
View ArticlePreventative measures are a must in the movement to end domestic violence
Statistically, every student on campus knows someone affected by domestic violence, regardless of whether or not they are aware of it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one...
View ArticlePoint/Counterpoint: Hurricane Sandy and Election 2012
Elena Kadvany: Point In 1972, the political term “October surprise” was coined. Twelve days before the presidential election between former president Richard Nixon and then-Sen. George McGovern,...
View ArticlePoint/Counterpoint: Discussing partisan politics
Elena Kadvany | Point: Partisanship cannot continue as is My initial reaction to the news that President Barack Obama was re-elected was relief, not excitement. I was relieved that the leader I believe...
View ArticleUndeclared students need more comprehensive advisement
At orientation, students in most majors are given sample four-year schedules detailing when to take what classes. Some freshmen have their entire college career mapped out by the second week of school....
View ArticleTeacher evaluations need improvement
Poor teaching plagues bright futures. Evaluating the performance of teachers has become essential to improving school systems across the nation; however, student scores on standardized tests should...
View ArticleMarriage has lost its cultural significance
In light of the recent ballot box victories for same-sex marriage, the archaic definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman is obsolete. Although the legal benefits of marriage make...
View ArticleSandy shows the importance of community
Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast with unparalleled ferocity, toppling houses, flooding streets and pulverizing hundreds of miles of coastline. Yet, amidst the brutality of the storm, small acts...
View ArticleStudents must take responsibility for internet privacy
After the release of personal emails led to national outrage over CIA chief David Petraeus’ extramarital affair, a deluge of doubt has arisen over the security of email, as well as chats, tweets,...
View ArticleBlack Friday poses moral and economic threat
The shoppers are at it again. This year’s Black Friday weekend surpassed last year’s record-breaking retail revenue of $52.4 billion, with Reuters recording $1 billion in online sales the first day...
View ArticleHoliday tree debate unnecessarily divisive
With the waves of tolerance that have been sweeping this nation off its feet, it’s no stretch to say that times are indeed changing. Ironically, even though tolerance is associated with the crumbling...
View ArticleFamily films suffer during the holidays
Movie theaters have hosted many record-breaking blockbusters this holiday season – the most notable being Breaking Dawn II and Skyfall. The Twilight finale was number one its premiere weekend and...
View ArticleAdvertisements are films, too
Since its inception, the advertising industry has tried to present ads as entertainment, and it’s never been closer to succeeding. Although Americans watch less live television today than we have in...
View ArticleLil Dicky: “A very serious combination of funny and serious”
It’s hardest to describe a cultural phenomenon from the very middle of its trajectory. Not enough time has passed for hindsight to accurately characterize its origins, and its future remains...
View ArticlePrice paid for Philanthropists and Humanitarians
The ISIS has posted a jeopardizing video, executing a British aid worker David Haines, making him the third contemporary victim. In analogy two other western captives James Foley and Steven Sotloff,...
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