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Trojans make two new hires

By Andrew Schultz · Daily Trojan

February 13, 2012 at 10:50 pm

Coach Kiffin fills up two of three empty spots with Hazelton and Sanders.

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Basketball woes may be solved by looking to football team

By Dave Dulberg · Daily Trojan

February 7, 2012 at 10:22 pm

When asked why he chose to give USC football his oral commitment last week, prized recruit Zach Banner replied simply that it “was the perfect fit.” What the offensive tackle from Lakes High in Lakewood, Wash., probably doesn’t realize is that his recruitment to USC is the perfect fit for not one but two athletic [...]

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Former Trojans invited to NFL Combine

By Michael Katz · Daily Trojan

February 7, 2012 at 10:21 pm

Former Trojans invited to NFL Combine

Having voluntarily or forcibly exhausted their eligibility, several players from 2011 will get a chance to shine in front of scouts.

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Trojans earn No. 1 spot in ESPN’s latest rankings

By maheen sahoo · Daily Trojan

February 6, 2012 at 10:42 pm

USC’s 15 new recruits put the Trojans in a prime position to compete for the national title.

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Super Bowl commercials: The good and the bad

By MIMI HONEYCUTT · Daily Trojan

February 6, 2012 at 11:28 am

Every Super Bowl party has one: that guy who’s “only there for the commercials.” And probably free beer and nachos. But that guy’s got a point – companies pull out all the stops for Super Bowl Sunday, to convince a massive crowd of roaring sports fans that they need a brand new Chevy or 6-pack [...]

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Lessons learned from national signing day

By Joey Kaufman · Daily Trojan

February 5, 2012 at 4:30 pm

If you’re wondering what got into the Pac-12 this February, believe me, you’re not the only one. Of Rivals.com’s top-25 recruiting classes, six of them came from schools from the “conference of champions.” Sure, the Pac-12 has historically performed admirably when it comes to national signing day, but 2012 certainly looked like its best year [...]

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Kiffin wins LA Sports Coach of the Year Award

By Elisa Hernandez · Daily Trojan

January 24, 2012 at 10:45 pm

Kiffin wins LA Sports Coach of the Year Award

Football coach Lane Kiffin will be honored after leading the Trojans to a 10-2 record.

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Despite his passing, Loel Schrader still serves as role model

By David Dulberg · Daily Trojan

January 24, 2012 at 10:43 pm

Despite his passing, Loel Schrader still serves as role model

Though last weekend will likely be remembered for the loss of an icon in college football, Joe Paterno’s passing is not the only one worth mourning for Southern Californians. Loel Schrader never won a national championship, or any game for that matter, at the collegiate level, but in some ways his career as a sports [...]

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USC opponent preview: California Golden Bears

By Michael Katz · Daily Trojan

August 24, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Coach: Jeff Tedford 2010: 5-7 (3-6 in the Pac-10) Returning starters: Seven (offense), six (defense) California has fallen on tough times as of late, finishing with a 5-7 mark in 2010 — the first time in eight years that it had not made a bowl game. This season, the Golden Bears lose some of their [...]

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USC opponent preview: Arizona Wildcats

By Michael Katz · Daily Trojan

August 21, 2011 at 2:43 pm

Coach: Mike Stoops 2010: 7-6 (4-5) Returning starters: Five (offense), seven (defense) As Nick Foles goes, so goes Arizona. With just five starters back on offense, and none on the offensive line, the Wildcats will rely heavily upon their senior quarterback, who has thrown for 5,677 yards and 39 touchdowns during the last two seasons. [...]

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District attorney releases charges for two suspects

Two suspects in the fatal shooting of Ming Qu and Ying Wu, graduate students from China, were charged Tuesday with capital murder during a botched ...

Suspects arrested for the deaths of USC graduate students

The Los Angeles Police Department arrested two men Friday afternoon believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of two international graduate students in April, ...

Parents of shooting victims file suit against USC

USC will move to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of two international graduate students who were fatally shot off campus last ...

Band plays in London for pre-Olympics tour

The USC Trojan Marching Band traveled to London on Monday to play in three concerts this week at Canary Wharf, Potters Field and Trafalgar Square, ...

Commission vote OKs stadium lease

Following eight months of negotiations, USC obtained day-to-day control of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in a vote by the Coliseum Commission on Monday.The stadium’s ...

Kenneth Leventhal, USC life trustee, dies at 90

Kenneth Leventhal, a USC trustee and real estate accountant known for his leadership, energy and philanthropy, died May 8. He was 90.Leventhal had prostate cancer, ...

Opinion

USC murders question issue of race, crime

Though it’s difficult to admit, the topic of race is still as dividing and mystifying as it was 50 years ago.This idea has never been ...

Enough justice has been served in Rutgers case

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers student who came to national notoriety for his harassment of gay roommate Tyler Clementi, received Monday a sentence of 30 ...

Obama’s gay marriage views elicit reservations

Never has an American president openly supported gay marriage — that is, until President Barack Obama declared his monumental stance last week.Much of our progressive ...

Introspection can motivate, benefit mind

Summer has finally arrived, which means three months of great weather and plenty of exciting things to do, whether it’s in Los Angeles or back ...

Lanes won’t solve USC’s bike problem

Students and administrators have been racking their brains for a solution to the bicycle congestion on campus.But a new bike policy isn’t going to change ...

The marijuana debate is just getting annoying

April was a big month for drugs. From Rihanna rolling a blunt on top of some guy’s head at Coachella to Santa Cruz’s renowned 4/20 ...

Sports

Trojans ranked No. 2, according to ESPN

Trojans ranked No. 2, according to ESPN

In ESPN’s third version of its 2012 Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25 rankings released Friday, sportswriter Mark Schlabach slotted the USC Trojans at No. 2.USC dropped ...

Bruins take out Women of Troy in NCAA semifinals

After defeating Pac-12 rival Stanford in the round of 16, the USC women’s tennis team could not keep its NCAA tournament run alive, falling to ...

Trojans look toward NCAA championship

The No. 5 USC men’s golf team advances to the NCAA final after winning the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional Saturday. The win was the Trojans’ ...

Cruz’s team wins first game in May

After losing two of three games to Arizona last weekend, the USC baseball team has now lost three consecutive series and four of its last ...

Women of Troy beat Fairfield and Vanderbilt at home

The USC women's tennis team has reached the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament after taking down Fairfield and Vanderbilt.In the first round of ...

Lifestyle

What to Expect falls short of expectations

What to Expect falls short of expectations

Valentine’s Day, He’s Just Not That Into You and New Year’s Eve have marked a new age in Hollywood filmmaking. Film directors are no longer ...

Band embarks on tour

Patience is a virtue, an idea that British band Little Barrie is clearly aware of.Five years after the 2007 release of its last album, Stand ...

Show showcases inspiring talent

Beautiful things are best enjoyed in beautiful settings, a concept that the luxurious city of Beverly Hills certainly understands.Last weekend, Beverly Hills held its biannual ...

Film fails to excite, entertain audiences

Some summer blockbusters manage to shatter their binding stereotypes and entertain audiences and critics. And despite missteps in performances, storyline or direction, a juggernaut of ...

Heavy metal band falls short of potential

The band name Bloody Knives carries the weight of a heavy metal, hardcore punk band’s alias.But the title is deceiving: Artistically choosing to put aside ...

Photos

In Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

In Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

The university hosted the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Saturday and Sunday, bringing Angelenos to campus to celebrate and enjoy reading, books and music. ...

In Photos: Students protest sweat shop use

Student Coalition Against Labor Exploitation led a group of students in protest on Thursday against university's manufacturing of some USC apparel in sweat shops.Photos by ...

In Photos: Expo Line Tour

The much-anticipated Expo Line is slated to open Phase 1 of the project April 28, 2012, connecting Downtown Los Angeles and the university to La ...

In Photos: Songfest 2012

Various student groups performed five-minute musical skits at Songfest on Friday in Bovard Auditorium. The money raised goes to Troy Camp. [caption id="attachment_49803" align="alignnone" width="581" caption="Members ...

In Photos: LAPD/USC press conference

LAPD and USC held a press conference Friday to announce a $125, 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect ...