Making the case for patience with Kiffin


The whispers started with USC’s loss to Stanford in mid-September. They grew louder after the shocking upset loss at Arizona in late October. When USC Athletic Director Pat Haden indicated before the Notre Dame game that Kiffin would be retained for next season, no matter the result of the looming matchup versus the Fighting Irish, […]

Can USC compete for a BCS bowl in 2013?


Point: USC’s forgiving Pac-12 and non-conference schedule will allow the team to work out its kinks. After last season’s 50-0 demolition of UCLA put the finishing touches on a 10-2 campaign, there was plenty of optimism heading into the offseason. Visions of Matt Barkley, Robert Woods and Marqise Lee danced in the heads of USC […]

Haute Highlights


“Gatz” Thursday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 9, Various Times Roy and Edna Disney/CALARTS Theater Do you consider The Great Gatsby one of your favorite reads? Have you been meaning to catch up on the novel before your English final? Are you excited by incredibly long pieces of theater? If you answered “Yes” to any of […]

Texting proves key to starting relationships


Every time my mother asks me if I’m seeing someone, I almost have the same exact answer. Besides cringing at the thought of talking about boys with her, I have to try and explain the act of “talking.” “No, Mom, I’m not official with someone yet, we’re just talking.” “Well, obviously you’re talking to the […]