Films fail to make significant political impact


Hot off of last week’s presidential debate, everyone has the November election on their minds. The Huffington Post cited the debate as the most tweeted event in U.S. political history, clearly showing that it’s easy to get a message — even one about Big Bird — across to viewers. Unfortunately, recent political films haven’t quite […]

Terrell named to top 100 players list


USC junior guard J.T. Terrell was named No. 98 on CBS Sports’ list of the top 100 NCAA basketball players on Monday. Terrell, who was recruited to Wake Forest as a freshman, joins this year’s squad as a transfer in an effort to improve on last year’s 6-26 record. Terrell most recently played for Peninsula […]

Students should think twice about the flu vaccine


As winter approaches, many students are eagerly flooding the pharmacy to get their flu shots. Few people, however, give enough thought to the negative aspects of the shot. Besides causing side effects like fever, headache and coughing – symptoms recipients of the shot hope to avoid in the first place – the influenza vaccine also […]

Casual blazers, colored pants mix up male student attire


Unfortunately when walking across campus, you’ll find many men wearing frat tanks and shorts. Although their clothing decisions aren’t overwhelmingly disappointing, they could add a little more variation to their outfits. It would be refreshing to see college men walking around USC in trendy attire. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind when […]

USC should engage in city’s bike culture


Los Angeles might have a notorious reputation as a driving city, but the city closed some of its roads Sunday in order to make room for vehicles that don’t guzzle gas. The occasion was CicLAvia, a semi-annual public festival designed to transform the congested, polluted streets of Los Angeles into a safe place to walk, […]