Don’t fret


Max Wagner, a junior majoring in geological sciences, plays a solo for Caravan by Duke Ellington at the last “Thorton School of Music: Jazz Night Series @ Ground Zero” concert of the semester. The contemporary jazz series featured top players from Thorton’s jazz programs, performing in a variety of student ensembles.

Kiffin finds his stride in second year at USC


You could first see it in the press room following USC’s 31-17 win over Notre Dame in October. It was there again on the field after the Trojans’ 38-35 upset of Oregon in Eugene.  It was as wide as ever when USC led UCLA by 50 late in the fourth quarter on Saturday: it being […]

Matt Barkley for Heisman?


Counterpoint: Barkley has been impressive leading USC to a 10-2 overall mark, but he doesn’t measure up to other top candidates.

Matt Barkley for Heisman?


Point: Showing poise in spite of a bowl ban, junior quarterback Matt Barkley should become USC’s seventh Heisman Trophy winner.

Who earns the most at USC?


Private universities often pay big bucks to keep top administrators; in 2008, 30 presidents at private colleges earned more than $1 million, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Typically, decisions about compensation at private universities aren’t announced to the public, but all private, non-profit universities are required to file forms with the IRS to […]