Opinion

Parents putting their children in front of cameras for fame

Amanda Suarez
April 28, 2017

OPINION: Why I Refuse to Watch USC's Whitewashed Production of "Evita"

“Oh, what a circus.” That was my first thought when I saw the promotional pictures circulating Facebook for USC’s spring dramatic arts production of Evita. A musical that has been fighting since its inception to own its Latin background after it was created by white men in London. A show that chronicles the journey and personality … Continue reading OPINION: Why I Refuse to Watch USC’s Whitewashed Production of “Evita”

Cristian Pagan April 7, 2017

OPINION: How We, the #NeverTrumpers, Lost

To the strategic or statistically-minded voter, Donald J. Trump has always posed as a sort of political Tinker Bell, the fictional fairy who needs applause and a coterie of believers to live. What mattered was never the scope of his ground game or details of his policy, but the size and vigor of his arenas full … Continue reading OPINION: How We, the #NeverTrumpers, Lost

Tiana Lowe November 28, 2016

OPINION: President-elect Trump Marks the Republican Response to Tribalism on the Left

In May 2016, I found myself covering the UCLA stop of Milo Yiannopoulos’ “Dangerous Faggot” tour for Heat Street, a News Corp. site launched by Louise Mensch, a former Conservative member of the British Parliament. Yiannopoulos’ talk itself would surely be posted on YouTube, stamped with a bright orange “B” for Breitbart, so my job was … Continue reading OPINION: President-elect Trump Marks the Republican Response to Tribalism on the Left

Tiana Lowe November 28, 2016

Transitions: A Piece From a Young Black Male with Hope

When I woke up a few days after social chaos hit the U.S., I sat on my bed, in my single bedroom Brooklyn apartment (that’s pretty much empty), and thought about the recent killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. I put on the playlist #blacklivesmatter on Spotify and let Sam Cooke’s “A Change Gonna … Continue reading Transitions: A Piece From a Young Black Male with Hope

Michael Kyei Boateng July 14, 2016

On Asian American Night Markets

When I was thirteen my mom went through pains to make some of my favorite Filipino food for my birthday party. I felt bad when my non-Filipino friends wrinkled their noses at the food and only ate fruit. Such moments of embarrassment over traditional food is a common experience among Asian Americans.

Heidi Carreon July 5, 2016

OPINION: Metro's Campaign Against Sexual Harassment Misses the Mark

I’m not asking Metro to fix humanity. However, sexual harassment is a serious issue that deserves to be addressed with far more aggressive efforts than the lackluster ones Metro has put forth so far.

Rachel Cohrs May 19, 2016

OPINION: Wall Street Journal Makes Reprehensible Decision To Publish Armenian Genocide Denial Ad

One hundred one years ago, the descendants of Hayk Nahapet, the patriarch of the Armenian people, were forcibly marched to the Syrian desert and deprived of food, water and any semblance of humanity by Ottoman Turkish soldiers. Children witnessed the rapes and murders of their family and friends. Pregnant mothers had their fetuses ripped from … Continue reading OPINION: Wall Street Journal Makes Reprehensible Decision To Publish Armenian Genocide Denial Ad

Agnessa Kasumyan April 27, 2016

Q&A with a Palestinian Student about University Experience in West Bank

Palestinian student Mai Hasan discusses life in the Palestinian territories and her fight for her right to education amidst violence.

Aziza Kasumov April 7, 2016

OPINION: Reactions Against Kim Kardashian's Semi-Nude Selfie Are Anti-Feminist

Two weeks ago, social media mogul and reality television personality Kim Kardashian sent shockwaves across the globe when she posted a nearly nude photo of herself on Instagram and Twitter with the caption, “When you’re like I have nothing to wear LOL.” When you're like I have nothing to wear LOL pic.twitter.com/UlSLZb1fp1 — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) March … Continue reading OPINION: Reactions Against Kim Kardashian’s Semi-Nude Selfie Are Anti-Feminist

Claudia Dayani March 25, 2016

Opinion: How Students Should Attack the 'Real World'

As graduation nears, seniors at USC and across the nation have to start facing reality and decide where they want to work. How students make that decision may shock you.

Maxwell Goldwasser March 21, 2016

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