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<h3><a href="news/2015/12/5-things-know-about-lany-you-listen-make-out.html">5 Things To Know About LANY Before You Listen To ‘Make Out’</a></h3>
<p><p>“I want everything about LANY to be just a little bit more beautiful than real life..." - Paul Klein</p></p>
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<p><p>Officers and mourners gathered in downtown Los Angeles for the funeral of slain Downey police officer Ricardo Galvez.</p></p>
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<p><p>USC College Republicans get attention for their opinionated choices in guest speakers. Radio personality Ben Shapiro was no excpetion during the group's meeting Wednesday.</p></p>
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<p><p>Confused by the USG tuition freeze proposal? No worries--we've got all your questions answered.</p></p>
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<p><p>The U.S.'s culture of worker exhaustion is unsustainable.</p></p>
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<p><p>Why Asian-Americans have difficulty identifying with other people of color in the struggle against racism</p></p>
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<p><p>Catch up on what you might have missed before you watch the new series.</p></p>
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<p><p>Treating HIV-positive people like a disease runs contrary to decades of science and can no longer be tolerated.</p></p>
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<p><p>This free sneak-peek event includes a live performance by Bebe Rexha.</p></p>
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<p><p>“Sorry” if you missed these worthwhile tracks. </p></p>
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<p><p>The USC Women of Troy continue their undefeated streak against UCLA.</p></p>
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<p><p>The Women of Troy started off Pac-12 Conference play on a positive note by beating the Beavers.</p></p>
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<p><p>Men's Water Polo begins their MPSF season by ousting Long Beach State. </p></p>
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<p><p>As one would expect from one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Nabokov uses poetic language to profess his love.</p></p>
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<p><p>The temporary exhibit at LACMA reconnects Angelenos with a scarce natural phenomenon.</p></p>
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<p><p>Curious about yoga? There's more to it than you think, and now you can try it out too.</p></p>
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