Peddling wares


Students brought laptops and books to pass the time as they lined up at Founders Park more than 12 hours in advance for the chance to purchase inexpensive bicycles from the USC Department of Public Safety’s bike sale, where unclaimed, impounded bikes were sold.

A freshman’s guide to 2009 USC storylines


Let’s cut to the chase, freshmen. You’re here, and you’re excited for football season. You’re especially eager to cheer for the No. 4-ranked college football team in the nation, after you just spent four years’ worth of Friday nights supporting what was probably a mediocre high school team. If you’re reading this, I’ll assume you’re […]

Strangers bond over childhood nostalgia


Just last night, I was sitting in a cafe when — briefly, so quietly — I instinctively leaned forward in my seat to catch the faint melody of: Now this is a story all about how / My life got flipped, turned upside down / And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right […]