Rockstar ups the ante with online funding, networking


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This April saw the launch of one of the most successful campaigns in the history of online crowd funding. The goal of the project — recording and releasing a music album — certainly wasn’t anything new to those familiar with Kickstarter, save for one crucial difference. This wasn’t an indie musician trying to pay for […]

Should the election focus on civil unions or gay marriage?


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The inclusion of marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in the Democratic National Committee’s platform is a historic move that continues the Democratic Party’s tradition of championing civil rights. While the economy and foreign policy are emerging as the most important issues in November’s presidential election, providing equal rights for all Americans through the […]

Drop in university rankings will push USC to do better


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For the past couple of years, it seemed that USC was going to ascend national college rankings as quickly as UCLA was doomed to descend it. Well, the dream has slowed down a bit. In U.S. News and World Report’s latest rankings of national universities, USC and UCLA have tied for the twenty-fourth spot. This […]

Bob Dylan releases 35th album


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American folk legend Bob Dylan hit a milestone Tuesday with the release of his 35th studio album, Tempest, marking the 50th anniversary of his eponymous debut album in 1962. With his signature rasp and sociopolitical lyrics, the 71-year-old Dylan has long been one of the most influential people in popular music and culture, and he […]

Oraby transfers to USC


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Omar Oraby, 7-foot-2 junior center,  has decided to make a verbal commitment to transfer from Rice to USC. Oraby intends to enroll in classes on Friday and start classes on Monda. He also plans to seek out a hardship waiver so he can play this season. A hardship waiver helps grant a person an exception to […]