Leslie Landers is a senior majoring in economics and applied math. _____________________________________________________________________________________ In October 2008, the capitalist economic system responsible for decades of prosperity in the United States experienced one of its largest market corrections in history. The economic … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Minimum Wage
Benjamin Franklin: The Fish-Loving Vegetarian
“I considered… the taking every Fish as unprovoked Murder, since none of them had or ever could do us any injury that might justify the slaughter…. But I had formerly been a great Lover of Fish, & when this came hot out of the Frying Pan, it smelled admirably well.” – Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Although not the first … [Read more...] about Benjamin Franklin: The Fish-Loving Vegetarian
The Things We Did in Texas
Nina Varela is a junior Writing for Screen & Television major at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. Her short stories and poetry have received national awards and literary publication since she was 14. At SCA, her screenwriting has been produced on a professional level after winning the prestigious 480 Contest. When she's not writing, Nina enjoys curling up with some … [Read more...] about The Things We Did in Texas
Benjamin Franklin: The Tamed Womanizer
“Marriage is the most natural state of man, and . . . the state in which you will find solid happiness.” – Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was the George Clooney of his day. One might not look at Benjamin Franklin and think sex icon, but standards for popular fan craze in Ben’s day were not centered on physical qualities, but rather social status and … [Read more...] about Benjamin Franklin: The Tamed Womanizer
Benjamin Franklin: In Memoriam of History
If you would not be forgotten As soon as you are dead and rotten Either write things worth reading Or do things worth the writing - Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin best deserves the epithet “jack of all trades” or at least all the important ones. Franklin helped establish our very own postal service, the first hospital, and the first … [Read more...] about Benjamin Franklin: In Memoriam of History