Pair of Trojans receives awards for standout play
McDonald’s interceptions and Barkley’s passing yards catch the attention of many.
USC defense struggling despite early optimism
It was impossible not to be optimistic about USC’s defense coming into this season. After all, the belief was that improvement was guaranteed — not because of a boost in experience, talent or coaching, but rather, because the 2011 defense couldn’t possibly be worse than the 2010 defense. Last season, USC gave up an average […]
New USC program seeks its own niche
USC remains one of over 100 schools across the globe to field a competitive quidditch team.
USC stumbles for first time in 12 months
Australian musician, actor and comedian Tim Minchin embraces his American popularity and prepares for a US tour.
Tim Minchin brings eccentric comedy stateside
Australian musician, actor and comedian Tim Minchin embraces his American popularity and prepares for a US tour.
New album illustrates maturation
Youth Lagoon’s latest release avoids melodrama and hints at a hopeful sense of foresight.
Barefoot and minimalist running preserve athleticism
Fitness trends come and go, often fading quickly as fads, but one trend that has emerged and actually picked up steam is barefoot running. Easily noticeable thanks to their lack of shoes, or the minimalist footwear they sport, barefoot runners swear by the method as a healthier and more effective way to run. But is […]
Novel presents unlikely bildungsroman
Chad Harbach crafts a compelling story in The Art of Fielding that details growing up under the guise of a baseball novel.
Letter to the editor
A satirical response to bans Alan Wong (“Banning smoking is progressive,” Sept. 27) makes a counterintuitive argument about the proposal to ban smoking. One might have thought sticking up for individual rights would be the progressive side of the debate rather than banning things that some people personally don’t like. Wong is right that second-hand […]
Same-sex education outdated
These classes cut some students off from diverse experiences and the world.