USC and Oregon a clash of cultures


When USC and Oregon meet on the football field Saturday night in Eugene, Ore., there will be more on the line than the Ducks’ recently reinvigorated BCS title hopes. The future of the Pac-12 conference is at stake. The Trojans and Ducks have combined to win the last nine conference titles and Oregon is in […]

Black Friday promises astronomical video game sales


With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time we start moving beyond the familiar images of gravy-slathered turkey and rich pumpkin pies — Black Friday is where the excitement’s really at. Recent advertisements showcase next week’s Black Friday sales as especially impressive, particularly in the realm of video games and game consoles. But it’s not […]