LeBron James criticism is unjust


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There are few sports figures more polarizing than LeBron James in today’s sports world.  Yes, there’s Alex Rodriguez, known steroid user; Tiger Woods, cheating husband; and Ray Rice, infamous wife beater, but LeBron doesn’t have the same off-court issues that any of these superstars do.  He is a family man, well-spoken and polite to reporters. […]

Baseball embodies meaning of fight on


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There have been defining moments in my time as a Trojan when “fight on” wasn’t just a phrase, but a palpable feeling, a moment in time that I wish I could put in my back pocket and save for a rainy day. On Sunday, I went to sleep after midnight, exhausted and heartbroken after watching […]

Honoring athletes who have served


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Memorial Day is often thought of as the kickoff to summer, a day filled with polo shirts, barbecues and sports. But this day is really about remembering and honoring those we lost who have gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the freedoms that we take for granted daily. The sports world does not stop for […]

Rockets series win was historic


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I should probably open this column by stating that I am from Houston, or Clutch City, and have been a Rockets fan my entire life. The team’s recent performance, however, is historic and deserving of praise from more than just Rocket fans. Only eight other teams in the NBA have ever come back from a 3-1 […]

The NFL Draft is a lot like graduation


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Today’s the big day for a number of former Trojans — the highly anticipated 2015 NFL Draft is finally here. The lifelong dreams of 32 young players will come true tonight in Chicago when they receive a call on their smart phones from a member of a team’s front office — sharing the good news […]

A tribute to a storied journalist


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This article has nothing to do with USC sports. For my last column of the year, I will be going on a completely personal tangent. But if you enjoyed any of the other articles I’ve written in my Daily Trojan career, then bear with me for just a bit. When I look back on my […]

Football promises exciting 2015


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As we enter the final week of classes, I have mixed feelings about the upcoming months. For most college students, summer means getting a job or an internship and discovering a taste of life after college. But the beginning of summer means we’re that much closer to the end of summer, which means we’re that […]

Trojans need to be back on top


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This last week of school marks the end of my sophomore year, or the halfway point in college. Everyone uses different events to signify milestones in their lives. For me, USC athletics has been that marker. Like any crazy Trojan fan, I remember exactly where I was and what was happening for the biggest moments […]

Adversity always makes us stronger


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Every day, we are faced with adversity. Whether it is rehabbing an injury or taking a test, our ability to overcome challenges and become a stronger person is tested by the world. Some people do not have the strength to fight through adversity, however, instead succumbing to the challenges before them. Look at professional sports, […]

Olson will continue to inspire us all


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For the past three years, I’ve been blessed to wake up almost every day and gaze at the beauty of the USC campus and all of its enchanting sights. Whether it’s of students rushing to class on Trousdale Parkway in the mornings, groups hanging around one of the university’s 30 fountains or visitors snapping a […]