Two graduate students shot dead
Ying Wu and Ming Qu, graduate students studying electrical engineering, were shot on Raymond Avenue on Wednesday morning.
Trojans sign Brendyn Taylor as third member of the 2012 recruiting class
The USC men’s basketball team officially announced the signing of guard Brendyn Taylor on Wednesday, marking the third member of the Trojans’ 2012 incoming recruiting class. Taylor, Los Angeles native, averaged 18 points, five rebounds and 3.5 assists, while leading Fairfax High School to a 20-10 record last season. He is ranked as the No. […]
Swim with Mike is more than a fundraiser
On Saturday, USC will host the annual Swim with Mike event at the McDonald’s Swim Stadium. Each year, the event is held to raise money for the school’s Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund. The event started in 1981 and has been held for the past 32 years. Though many students and Trojan affiliates are familiar […]
Club Tennis team making as much noise as varsity
The USC club tennis team competes at the USTA Championships in Cary, N.C.
Trojans travel down to Long Beach
USC takes on the 49ers hoping to lock up a first-round bye in the conference tournament.
Walker is still adjusting to life on the blind side
After playing guard last season, sophomore Aundrey Walker has been moved to left tackle, taking Matt Kalil’s place.
Grand Duchy falters with amateurish new album
With unimpressive lyrics and unfocused compositions, Let The People Speak is a letdown.
Haute Highlights
Mickalene Thomas: Origins of the Universe Opening Reception Friday, April 13, 7-9 p.m. Exhibition Saturday, April 14-Aug. 19 Santa Monica Museum of Art New York-based artist Mickalene Thomas makes a move to the West Coast with her exhibition Origin of the Universe. The multimedia artist, who often experiments with various forms of landscape painting, tackles […]
In Photos: Remembering students Ming Qu and Ying Wu
The university held a candlelight vigil Wednesday night at Tommy Trojan honoring Ming Qu and Ying Wu, two Viterbi graduate students who were fatally shot early Wednesday morning northwest of the University Park Campus. Hundreds gathered to hear Provost Elizabeth Garrett, Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni, Executive Vice Dean of Engineering John O’Brien and […]
Indie comics deserve attention
Everyone loves the indie comic scene. It serves as a great alternative to narrow-minded, studio-controlled projects and, more often than not, indie comics show artists embracing their passions or dream projects. Independent productions are the reason why college radio stations or the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals exist and thrive. So long as major companies […]