Smiles forecasted


Josh Rubinstein, chief meteorologist for CBS 2 and KCAL 9, speaks to students at the 32nd Street School/USC Magnet on Wednesday morning. Rubinstein’s visit was part of the WonderKids program, an initiative designed to encourage children to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. More than 150 students heard Rubinstein speak about California weather […]

Trojans headed in the right direction


The USC football team has not met expectations this season. That much is abundantly clear. No matter how impressive of a product the Trojans have put onto the field at times, they have been nowhere near consistent enough to compete for a Pac-12 title, let alone a spot in the NCAA playoff. Whether coaching, execution, […]

Rocket explosion should spark dialogue on role of space exploration


On Tuesday, the unmanned Antares rocket, built by private firm Orbital Sciences, exploded after lift-off in Virginia. The explosion is the first NASA-contracted accident since the agency cancelled its Space Shuttle Program and turned to the private sector for missions that include ferrying cargo to space stations. It launches into the public discourse the stability […]