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Alexander Randall - June 7, 2026

Asian hate is still overlooked

ColumnsOpinion Writer - October 7, 2025

From LGBTQ+ representation to various cultural showcasing in movies, Hollywood has grown as a platform for marginalized groups to share their stories. Minority...

The Daily Trojan and student journalism needs university support

EditorialsEditorial Board - February 2, 2025

The Daily Trojan announced last month that the University of Southern California (USC) was abruptly cutting its budget, forcing the student newspaper to...

Psychedelics in clinical settings

ColumnsCasey Mendoza - June 2, 2026

As a response to issues surrounding addiction and mental health, state legislatures across the country are experimenting with the decriminalization of psychedelic drugs....

Amplifying support for the undocumented community

EditorialsEditorial Board - January 26, 2025

The recent immigration raids in Bakersfield, California, have instilled fear within the undocumented community. These raids mark the beginning of a mass deportation...

L.A. wildfires expose the exploitation of incarcerated workers

ColumnsOpinion Writer - January 23, 2025

Incarcerated firefighters make up 30% of the workforce battling the recent wildfires across Los Angeles, working under life-threatening conditions while earning just $10...

Elon’s ever-growing grip on politics

ColumnsLayla Asgarian Nahavandi - January 20, 2025

Tech billionaire Elon Musk posted more than 100 posts on the social media platform X, denouncing a bipartisan spending bill originally proposed in...

As UCI admits too many students, curriculum may suffer

EditorialsEditorial Board - January 20, 2025

Editor's note: This editorial was updated on 1/20/2025 to remove the incorrect use of the term "over-enrollment." The University of California prides itself on...