Author: Tom Gorgolis
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Nope! Just Another Shitshow!
I read about the violence unfolding at UCLA where Pro-Palestinian protesters were violently attacked by a white masked group throwing fireworks, using chemicals and clubs. The irony was not lost on me. What do you call these people? It’s been widely communicated that the Pro-Palestinian protesters are anti-semitic by nature; so, what do we call…
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USC Cancels Graduation Ceremony
Pro-Palestinian protests do not automatically qualify as anti-semitic demonstrations, but many protests do cross the line between legitimate protesting and a hate spewing ordeal.
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Loss And Grief
My father passed away on Christmas morning and things just haven’t been the same. In my mind, loss and grief are two sides of the same coin. On the one side of the coin is loss. I know my dad is gone, but it’s not clear to me where he went. Don’t get me wrong,…
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USC Bans Valedictorian
The USC decision to cancel its valedictorian’s graduation speech does not bode well with me. Sadly, I’m not too surprised. USC chose this young woman Asna Tabassum as its valedictorian and should stand behind its decision and allow her to speak at her graduation. On the bright side, she’s still valedictorian. On the dark side,…
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Barcelona Beer Festival
Departure Since getting my pocket picked in Athens, I am just ever vigilant and ever on the lookout for suspicious behavior and activities when shucking and jiving around town. When I enter a car on the metro, I immediately try to get a lay of the land and identify anything that looks out of place…
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Pick Pockets
Pick pockets and bicycle thieves are the lowest of the low in the non-violent crime category. These thieves should have their hands cut off like is done in Saudi Arabia (not serious, but I am a bit emotional after being picked myself). In a matter of mili-seconds they can mess up your vacation and turn…