‘Always Compete’ shows new side of Carroll
The recently released book about Pete Carroll paints an in-depth picture of the coach.
Master’s student brings images of the world to USC
Paul Rockower showcases photographs from his travels in hopes of inspiring others.
Believe the hype: Sundance winner is a ‘Precious’ gem
When a small independent film achieves mainstream success through several festival wins and early critical praise, a tidal wave of backlash is almost inevitable. Usually, the innocent underdog is tossed on a pedestal so fast that Oscar purists are quick to call sabotage before the hype can smother anybody else. Slap the names Oprah Winfrey […]
More vegetarian options necessary on campus
More on-campus vegetarian food venues would boost sustainability and improve the health of students.
Students dabble in the fields of online agriculture
It’s been a long time since Facebook — like shower sandals, cheap beer and pretentious art posters — was associated exclusively with college students. I don’t think anyone begrudges this transition, though it is always alarming to see your mother comment on the sweater you wore to “LAS VEGAS TRIP(PY) Part Deux.” But whereas it […]
New releases: This week’s DVDs in review
Up Rating: PG Length: 96 min. Now available When film critics and audiences alike believed no animated film could top the incredibly innovative and heartfelt WALL-E, Pixar Animation Studios upped the stakes — again — with Up, the colorful, slightly more mature tale of misanthropic 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen (voiced by Edward Asner). A former balloon […]
USC women’s soccer team headed to the postseason
The USC women’s soccer team received its fifth straight bid into the postseason Monday, when the field for the 2009 NCAA tournament was announced. The Women of Troy (12-6-2) will take on Oklahoma State (15-7-0) on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. USC defeated Oklahoma State 1-0 in Stillwater, […]
Offbeat bus tours uncover the esoteric side of LA
Esotouric tour company highlights Los Angeles’ strangest sites with Charles Bukowski, Black Dahlia and Spiritual LA themed tours.
Students take pass on H1N1 shot
Despite being more susceptible to the virus, few students are planning to get vaccinated.
University sees increase in early graduation rates
As students bring in more and more credits from AP and IB tests, rates of early graduation are climbing every year.