New Swedish religion gets file-sharing right
In America, sharing files is a criminal act. In Sweden, the practice is now a religious experience. Last month, Sweden officially recognized The Missionary Church of Kopimism. The religion sees all information as sacred; thus, file-sharing is a holy act. The founder, Isak Gerson, hopes Kopimism’s followers will one day have the freedom to transmit [...]
Read the rest of this article »In honor of Roe v. Wade’s 39th anniversary, Trojans need to talk sex. The misogynist fraternity email last semester was a difficult episode in our school’s recent history, but it did spur something refreshing: students speaking of their own experiences to other students. Women stood in front of Tommy Trojan and shared their sexual health [...]
Read the rest of this article »East Los Angeles is in a conundrum. For the past half-century, the residents of the unincorporated area have tried to make it an official city within L.A. county. Incorporation would give East L.A. freedom to develop and advance. Many other Angelenos, however, claim that incorporation is not economically viable. The Local Agency Formation Commission plans [...]
Read the rest of this article »Trojans should fight on for film history
The death of 35mm film will put revival movie houses out of business and deprive moviegoers of a unique viewing experience.
Read the rest of this article »Political dialogue must go beyond election season
Deeper political knowledge is crucial for the betterment of student life after college.
Read the rest of this article »Charity events can raise more funds without alcohol
You know the scene: It’s game day, and you’re at a tailgate on campus. Between the tailgates and the crowds, people wander around looking for fresh recyclables. You finish off a beer and hand it with a nod to a person with a large black trash bag. For some USC students, this is the most [...]
Read the rest of this article »Spanish department should help students fulfill requirements Most students at USC are familiar with the language requirement. It’s often stressful to figure out how to fit all our major requirements around three semesters of our chosen language — usually Spanish, since it’s crucial for many professions. One would expect that the Spanish department would ensure [...]
Read the rest of this article »Course evaluation site needs a change
The evaluations do not give students a realistic picture of what classes are like — and which classes are worth putting into their schedules.
Read the rest of this article »Do super PACs kill the youth voice?
The Federal Election Commission must curb the power of super PACs before they render student grassroots campaigns obsolete.
Read the rest of this article »Do super PACs kill the youth voice?
As powerful as super PACs are, they constitute a legitimate form of political activity — one that will not suppress the student voice.
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