Out of uniform


Israeli soldiers Lital (left) and Shai (right), who are not allowed to disclose their surnames, discuss the Arab-Israeli conflict and their work in the Israeli army at Israeli Soldiers Speak Out in Taper Hall on Monday. The event was intended to educate attendees about Israel.

Trojans ready for Pac-12 swimming championships


The No. 5 USC men’s swimming squad, led by four All-Americans, will compete in the Pac-12 Men’s Swimming Championships at the East Los Angeles College Swim Center in Monterey Park, Calif. on Wednesday. “The men’s team continues to improve over the past five years and the 2012 edition is probably the best that I have […]

Santorum calls Obama a snob regarding higher education


As the race for the 2012 Republican nomination heats up, Rick Santorum recently stirred up a bit of controversy. Speaking to an audience in Michigan, Santorum addressed President Obama’s message that he thinks all American citizens should have the chance to go to college. “President Obama once said that he wants everybody in America to […]

100 years of being a USC Trojan


When Los Angeles Times writer Owen R. Bird coined the term “Trojans”  100 years ago in a track and field preview, the 25-year-old had no way of knowing that his invention of the nickname would be one of the most timeless images over the past century. For most schools, a nickname is just that. It’s […]