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Perspectives

Let’s Use Computers to Create a New World

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Art by Sacha Irick As I’m typing out this article, it’s 5:02 a.m. on Saturday and I’m in the Annenberg building at the University of Southern California in a sleeping bag surrounded by people, most of whom I don’t know. Everywhere, you can see the effects of what happened that day. Some people are asleep, heads down on tables. Others have been more elaborate with their … [Read more...] about Let’s Use Computers to Create a New World

Death with Dignity Poses Ethical Questions

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We’re always told to live life to the fullest because we never know when our final day will come. Knowing or choosing death is something beyond my comprehension. But not for Brittany Maynard. If you’re not familiar, Maynard has recently been in the news for having terminal brain cancer and deciding to end her own life through a process called “Death with … [Read more...] about Death with Dignity Poses Ethical Questions

Nam Knows Best: The Stages of Disappointment

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Fair warning: this is the most exacting and analytical article I have ever written for this column. It stems from recent personal experience, but I thought it would be applicable for all of us as we apply, audition, interview, submit, etc. for our futures. There is that unspeakable fear of getting it and also of not getting it. It usually comes in an email, nowadays. It used … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: The Stages of Disappointment

Staff Editorial: Freely Receiving and Freely Giving — Our New Legal Dilemma

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Art by Chris Chen As we approach the holiday season, many people look forward to spending time with family, giving thanks, eating good food and giving back to the community. News feeds will likely soon be filled with volunteer opportunities, Thanksgiving missions and Foodshare donation requests, as there are an estimated 51,000 homeless people living in LA County, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Freely Receiving and Freely Giving — Our New Legal Dilemma