Trojans fall in USA Today poll


After Saturday’s 42-29 victory against the Syracuse Orangemen at MetLife Stadium, the USC Trojans maintained their No. 2 ranking in the AP poll and fell to No. 3 in the USA Today Coaches’ poll. USC was able to pull out a double-digit win, but struggled in the second half to put away the Orangemen. Syracuse […]

Skateboards should be walked on campus


At first glance, it may seem like the bicycle debate at USC is unnecessary. However, if one takes the time to stop and think, one realizes that this dilemma affects the day-to-day life of every student here. Having all been made late by bike congestion and seen or been part of a bike collision at […]

USC study finds popular students more likely to smoke


While some high school students covet popularity, a joint study conducted by the University of Southern California and the University of Texas found that their lungs could suffer from it. The study’s findings, featured online this week in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found a positive correlation between students’ popularity and smoking. The study, which […]

Q&A with züm co-creator Andrew Ramirez


Ever had one (or more) of those “Last Friday Night” moments where you woke up, opened your computer and found mortifying videos of yourself from that crazy party yesterday plastered all over Facebook and Twitter for the world to see? If so, there is still a way to save your reputation. Züm, an iPhone app […]

No gluten is no problem


There are pros and cons to finding out you’re allergic to gluten. Think about it: Oreos, McDonald’s and basically all horrible-for-you-but-super-tasty things to eat are thrown out the window. Late night drunchies can no longer be satisfied with a burger, and eating out with your friends at an Italian place is almost painful to witness. […]