Students must seize responsibilty
Administration involvement in The Row ban might be more detrimental than helpful.
Students fail to appear
High expectations and low attendance led to an underwhelming time last week.
US could learn from 15-M youth
The youth of the United States face similar economic distress as the protestors in Spain.
Vice President Joe Biden visits China
Vice President Joe Biden’s four-day visit to China, constituting a significant portion of his nine-day diplomatic tour in Asia, ended this past Sunday. The purpose of the visit was to build ties with Chinese Vice President Xi Jingping, who is expected to be China’s next leader, and to further emphasize the long-term partnership between the […]
Smurf cheer can keep the blues at bay
If you need a relaxing way to celebrate a successful move-in week, look no further to break in your new Mac DVD player or minuscule Ikea couch: The Smurfs puts a modern spin on a classic childhood favorite. Not only is it the beautiful lovechild of live-action and animation, but the comedy is also in 3D. When […]
USC opponent preview: Arizona Wildcats
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. […]
USC opponent preview: Arizona State Sun Devils
Coach: Dennis Erickson 2010: 6-6 (4-5 in the Pac-10) Returning starters: Eight (offense), six (defense) After three straight seasons in which it failed to reach a bowl game, Arizona State hopes to break through in 2011 and potentially win the Pac-12 South as USC is ineligible to play in the conference title game. Coach Dennis […]
USC opponent preivew: Syracuse Orange
Coach: Doug Marrone 2010: 8-5 (4-3 in the Big East) Returning starters: Eight (offense), five (defense) After being picked to finish second to last in the Big East preseason media poll in 2010, Syracuse surpassed expectations, notching eight wins en route to reaching the Pinstripe Bowl — its first bowl game in six years. Coach […]
Fontan tears ACL, likely out for season
Senior guard Jio Fontan was supposed to be the unquestioned leader for the USC men’s basketball team this year. Now, he’s out for the season. “It’s a blow for our team,” USC coach Kevin O’Neill told the Los Angeles Times. “It’s a huge blow for our team.” After landing awkwardly in an exhibition game in […]
USC opponent preview: Utah Utes
Coach: Kyle Whittingham 2010: 10-3 (7-1 in the Mountain West Conference) Returning starters: Seven (offense), five (defense) Beginning its first season in the newly formed Pac-12, Utah looks to continue its recent run of success after going 33-3 over the last three seasons, including a Sugar Bowl victory over Alabama in 2009. Perhaps most importantly, […]