Ukraine has dominated the media in recent months as one of the biggest foreign policy stories of the year--the Soviet Union's invasion of Crimea seemed like a return to Cold War politics, with Russia asserting its powers via "nineteenth-century" land invasions (as desribed by Secretary of State Kerry1). Naturally the United States, as the world's current only true superpower … [Read more...] about One Nation Under Who?: Where Is Ukraine?
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Girls on Film: What Role Next?
I was recently talking to a friend of mine who happens to be an actor about going into television. It seems difficult for actors and actresses who start in successful television shows to branch out to other roles because audiences are so used to seeing them as that character. He made the argument that it is the "normal" actor in these shows that are able to branch out of their … [Read more...] about Girls on Film: What Role Next?
Daily Art: 3D Printing
The first time I ever saw something that was made by a 3D printer was in a gallery within USC Roski’s facilities, and it was a bunny. After hearing all of the hype about the newest gadget in town, I was surprised to see something like a small bunny on a pedestal. What I didn’t realize were the huge possibilities that these printers bring, not only to the art world but also to … [Read more...] about Daily Art: 3D Printing
The Rise of the Casually-Pepper-Spray-Everything Cop
Currently a third year studying at USC, Jennifer Lee is an International Relations major with a minor in Psychology. While she was born in Austin, Texas, she also grew up in California, Michigan, Taiwan, and Korea. While she's yet to narrow too far down on her career goals, she is most interested in working for international nonprofits in the … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Casually-Pepper-Spray-Everything Cop
The Book Is on the Table: The Contradictions of Brazilian Public Education
Imagine a government that invests in a country’s public education system for citizens of all ages, and whose aim is to ensure that everyone becomes well educated and prepared for the job market. If the goal were to offer higher education of great quality, for example, the government would have to make sure that students received great education throughout their academic journey … [Read more...] about The Book Is on the Table: The Contradictions of Brazilian Public Education