Practice notes: Sept. 13


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Following victories over Minnesota and Utah in weeks one and two, USC prepares to host Syracuse, a team it hasn’t faced since 1990, at the Coliseum on Saturday. Sophomore linebacker Marquis Simmons was in street clothes and a neck brace after being injured in the Utah game. But he appeared in good spirit, as he […]

Stat to watch: Blocked kicks


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From 2006 to 2008, USC outscored its opponents by 15 points per game on average and the Trojans rarely played close games. A few points gained from superior special teams play would likely have not made a major difference in USC’s record. Beginning in 2009, the Trojans dominance slowed, and they began to play much […]

Cup O’ Joy offers tasty snacks and drinks


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There are a number of eating options between campus and The Row, especially for greasy fast food and sugary drinks. Among those choices is Cup O’ Joy, located at 3016 S Figueroa St., which offers a number of tasty and affordable choices in both of these realms. Popular favorites like jasmine milk tea and standard […]

Little Tokyo houses delicious, affordable curry option


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Curry House in Little Tokyo is the place to go for delicious, authentic Japanese curry for a good price and a filling meal. Curry House also provides customers with the satisfaction of a wide range of dishes they can mix and match. In most of the dishes, Curry House uses its main Japanese curry as […]

Hits keep on coming with Steve Aoki


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His music is undeniably creative. His sounds are made for the dance floor. College students love him. And now, it seems almost everyone in the record business wants to work with him. Steve Aoki, beat master extraordinaire, has announced that a star-studded array of celebrities will be working with him on his new album, “Wonderland.” […]

Q&A: freshman wide receiver Marqise Lee


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Daily Trojan: After playing in your first college game, what adjustments do you think you need to make to be successful this year? Marqise Lee: Better blocking skills. I am too low and need to pick it up. DT: What do you think are your main strengths as a wide receiver? Lee: My ability to […]

Trojans in the pros: week one


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Week one of the NFL season saw many former Trojans in action. Here’s a recap of how they fared in their 2011 debuts. New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Charles Brown was part of a unit that allowed quarterback Drew Brees to be sacked three times by the Green Bay Packers defense. Packers linebacker Clay Matthews […]

‘Spartacus’ star dies at 39


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“Spartacus: Blood and Sand” star Andy Whitfield passed away this Sunday at the age of 39. He died in Sydney, Australia due to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Andy Whitfield is survived by his two children and his wife Vashti, who held him as he died in her arms after 18 months of struggling with the cancer. Chief […]

‘We The People’ gives citizens new voice


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The White House plans to release a new online petition initiative called “We the People,” a new way for citizens to make their voices heard. According to the White House press release, any petition receiving more than 5,000 signatures within the 30-day allotted time period will be officially reviewed; the Obama Administration will then issue […]