Microsoft fuses television and gaming with Xbox 360


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Microsoft is always trying to stay on top, and it’s doing one heck of a job. Last week, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer previewed a new television feature for Xbox 360 at an event called BUILD in Anaheim, Calif. The company is now inching its way into the realm of cable and satellite television through the […]

Going abroad should be less restrictive


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Many students who applied for study abroad programs are currently finding out where they will be going next semester. Some students, however, are limited in destinations because of overly stringent class requirements. The idea of studying abroad is terribly enticing to me. Studying at USC and taking advantage of a cultural center such as Los […]

Classic restaurant still has bite


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Philippe the Original is a landmark Los Angeles restaurants every USC student should try at least once. Claiming to be the birth place of the original “French Dipped Sandwich,” Philippe’s serves a delicious variety of dishes besides its famous French Dipped Sandwich, including a home-made mustard. Philippe’s is not a typical restaurant, largely due to […]

New music app too awkward for everyday use


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Would you use an app that lets you know who else in your building likes the music that you do? The idea sounds a little creepy. Imagine walking up to a complete stranger and saying “I noticed you like Band of Horses too!” Yet, sonar.me is a new app that lets music fans do just […]

Stat to watch: Turnover margin


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With USC playing countless close games in the past three seasons, turnover margin has become an important statistic to monitor. On the one hand, each turnover created presents USC’s offense with a shorter field to work with. On the other hand, turning the ball stalls drives and hands momentum to the opponent. In the previous […]