American's Technology Obsession Transcends The Poverty Line

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

America's technology addiction is steadfast, photo by Joits via Creative Commons

Everyone's got tech.

Mark Zuckerberg Slams NSA For Facebook Spying

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Mark Zuckerberg give an interview at a tech conference, photo by Jdlasica via Creative Commons

Zuckerberg criticizes NSA's interference with Facebook.

President Obama Volunteers In Honor Of 9/11

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

President Obama gives a speech honoring 9/11 heroes, photo by American Press via Creative Commons

President Obama rolls up his sleeves to join the assembly line.

Syria Accepts Russian Proposal To Hand Over Chemical Arms

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Bashar Assad, photo via Wikipedia Commons

Could it be? Could peace be on the Syrian horizons?

To Frack Or Not To Frack: Los Angeles Considers A Citywide Ban

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Fracking Protest, photo by greensefa via Creative Commons

Los Angeles City Council members try to ban Fracking.

Hitler's Bodyguard Dies At 96: Ten Things You Should Know About Rochus Misch

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Young Nazi Soldiers, photo via Creative Commons

How he felt about the “friendly, nice” man.

No Syria Support For Obama At G-20 Summit

Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Syrian Protest, photo by Freedom House via Creative Commons

No new international allies for Obama after Russian conference.

Veterans' Benefits Granted To Same Sex Couples

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Same-sex spouses to receive veteran's benefits, photo by Mario Tama via Getty Images

The Executive branch makes marriage benefits a little more equal.

Student Charged With Murder After High School Stabbing

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Students mourn high school stabbing victim, photo by NoondayNews via Creative Commons

Racial tensions continue after fight leaves one high school student dead.

Obama Reduces Scheduled Military Pay Raise

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

House Appropriations Committee on Homeland Security, photo by CBP Photography via Creative Commons

The president and Congress clash over military salaries for the coming year.

New State May Secede From California

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

California Color Coded Voting Map, photo by Dan Ancona via Creative Commons

Could a 51st state be on the horizon?

Sexual Education For Kindergartners In Chicago

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Sexual education for kids, photo by Shingleback via Creative Commons

Kindergarten students will start learning the basics of sexual education.

Russia Urges The U.S. Not To Use Force Against Syria

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Syrians hold posters with the faces of Assad and Putin at a pro-Asad protest, photo via Creative Commons

Putin urges Obama to act with restrain in regard to Syrian conflict.

Mars May Be Birthplace Of Earthly Life

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Mars as origin of early life, photo by Kevin Dooley via Creative Commons

Scientists suggest that we may be Martians after all.

Experts Weigh In On American Involvement In Syria

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Sara Newman
Associate News Editor

Syrian Independence Flag, photo via Creative Commons

Experts from USC discuss the consequences of American involvement in Syria.

Virus Blamed For Hundreds Of Dolphin Deaths

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Washed up dolphins by Annie Mole via Creative Commons

Virus identified as possible cause of hundreds of dolphin deaths.

George Zimmerman's Wife Pleads Guilty To Perjury

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

George Zimmerman, via Creative Commons

George Zimmerman went free; his wife, not so much.

Mural Ban Tentatively Lifted Throughout Los Angeles

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Arts District Mural, photo by Sara Newman

The days with plain concrete and cement are limited in Los Angeles.

Celebrating March On Washington At L.A. City Hall

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Sara Newman
Associate News Editor

PHOTOS: Protestors from the Capital Hill National Caucus

Teach For America: Problem Or Solution For Inequalities In Education

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Sara Newman
News Editor

Teach for America

Working with low-income kids changed lives.

Stand Your Ground Law Has Overstayed Its Welcome

Sara Newman
Contributor

(LaDawna Howard, Creative Commons)

Now is the time for lawmakers to act to prevent more lives from being taken by unnecessary violence.

Sexual Assault Victims Find Solace In Social Media

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Sara Newman

The rise in online communities offers a valuable outlet for sexual assault victims to share their stories.

West Hollywood Rallies To Celebrate Overturn Of Prop 8

Sara Newman
News Editor

West Hollywood Prop 8 Rally, Sara Newman

Gay rights supporters celebrated Wednesday, reminded of ongoing fight in other states.

CicLAvia Draws Thousands To Celebrate Los Angeles Bike Culture

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Sara Newman
News Editor

CicLAvia, photo by Sara Newman

Angelenos overwhelmingly in support of more CicLAvia events to celebrate what makes Los Angeles great.

The Many Faces Of USC: Santa Barbara

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Sara Newman
News Editor

Nathan Ong

A student at SBCC shares why he wants to transfer to USC

Phasing Out The “Slut”

Sara Newman
Contributor

Spanginator via Creative Commons

In today's world, letting go of stigmas against women who engage in premarital sex is imperative.

The Many Faces Of USC: Pacific Palisades

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Sara Newman
News Editor

Nick Ravich

A junior at Crossroads School opens up about growing up in a very "vanilla" community and why he has his sights set on USC.

Thousands Gather To Celebrate Mayor Villaraigosa's Time As Mayor At Celebrate L.A.

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Sara Newman
News Editor

Celebrate L.A. attendees gathered in Grand Park, via Sara Newman

Los Angelinos celebrate the outgoing Mayor.

USC Alumna Elected As Compton’s Newest Mayor

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Sara Newman
News Editor

Compton Mayor Aja Brown

Los Angeles may not have a new female mayor, but now Compton does.

Book Review: ‘Z: A Novel Of Zelda Fitzgerald’

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Sara Newman
Staff Reporter

Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald

For fans of "The Great Gatsby" and "The Paris Wife."

The Many Faces Of USC: Watts

Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High School Student, photo by Sara Newman

Two students from a high school in Watts share why they want to become USC students.

Coping With Wanderlust For The Couch-Bound

Enjoy the wonders of summer travel from the comfort of your own home.

UCLA Medical Workers Strike Demanding Better Patient Care

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Sara Newman
News Editor

Protestors outside of UCLA Medical Center, Sara Newman

Medical staff and community members went on stike outside of the Ronald Regan Medical Center.

Losing The Student Vote In Today's Mayoral Election

Sara Newman
News and Opinion Editor

Youth voter registration, creative commons

In a poll of 60 UCLA students did not vote in today's election. Find out why.

Garcetti Or Greuel: Does It Really Matter?

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Sara Newman
News Editor

Policy-wise Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel are nearly identical, so how will tomorrow's results really affect our city?

Healthcare For Immigrants: Now, Later, or Never?

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Sara Newman
Staff Reporter

Immigration Reform Protesters, Boss Tweed via Creative Commons

The California Endowment wants immigrant healthcare. Is anyone convinced?

An Open Letter To An LAPD Officer

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Sara Newman
Guest Contributor

(Heath Brandon, Creative Commons)

The annoying fine isn't the only problem with the recent increase in jaywalking tickets around campus.

Book Review: 'Mo Said She Was Quirky’

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Sara Newman
Staff Reporter

Mo Said She Was Quirky by James Kelman

Kelman derails plot development with stream of consciousness in his latest.

Living And Writing Los Angeles: Unraveling The Complexities Of The City of Angels

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Sara Newman
Staff Reporter

Dana Johnson, William Deverall, and moderator Brighde Mullins at panel discussion, photo by Sara Newman

Four USC professors discuss their own approaches to the complexities of writing about the city.

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs Aim To Shock On 'Mosquito'

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Sara Newman
Staff Reporter

ALBUM REVIEW: "Mosquito" is the first full YYY release since 2009. Was it worth the wait?

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