COLUMN: Dismal defensive design by Wilcox


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If you believe in small moral victories, I certainly don’t — USC’s loss to Stanford had a few. It is clear Steve Sarkisian’s decision to turn playcalling decisions over to Clay Helton was a shrewd move. The offense looks more explosive and efficient than when Sark was doubling his duties as head coach and playcaller. […]

Standardized tests are crucial for objectivity in admissions


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With Cornell College’s effort to abolish the submission of SATs and ACTs, it became one of the many universities to take a test-optional approach to college applications. Though Cornell College allows students to present themselves in the best light possible in order to gain admission, standardized tests allow for the most objectivity in a diverse […]

It’s time for admissions to stop requiring the SAT completely


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Cornell College joined a growing number of U.S. universities last week in dropping the SAT or ACT as a requirement in admissions. Given that studies show that the ability of standardized tests to accurately predict academic performance while in college is murky at best and discriminatory at worst, USC should reaffirm its commitment to diversity […]

No. 6 Trojans upset by Stanford in Pac-12 opener


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Stanford rallied from a double-digit first half deficit to upset the No. 6-ranked Trojans, 41-31, handing them their first loss of the season on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC (2-1, 0-1), which lost its Pac-12 opener for only the third time in its last eight tries, jumped out to an early 21-10 […]

Comoncy: A corner café that can’t disappoint


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If I had to choose between espresso and food, I’d probably choose espresso. If I had the option of having both, I’d choose Comoncy. Tucked away on Bedford Drive with the likes of Go Greek Yogurt, Pressed Juicery, Bedford & Burns and Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon lies Comoncy, a little corner café serving up espresso, pastries, […]

Dornsife dean to assume new position


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Steve Kay, dean of the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, will leave USC on Nov. 30 to assume his new position as president of the Scripps Research Institute, Provost Michael Quick announced in an email today. “Leading with enthusiasm and dedication, Dean Kay ensured the continued excellence of our institution’s oldest and most […]

Eli’s DT 4-1-1: Week of 9/14


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USC News Nikias vs. The Numbers: The U.S. Dept. of Education released a new college scorecard featuring 7,000 schools throughout the country. It’s supposed to give future students the ability to compare schools based on statistics. However, USC president C. L. Max Nikias was not a big fan. Turns out there’s more to college than […]

Five must-follow fashion blogs


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I have found that one of the greatest qualities of the internet is that it is the proud keeper of the style blogs that define our fashion fantasies. These blogs are the sites we regularly stalk and frequently reference, and a great source of innovation and creativity. Behind each of these lofty URLs are talented […]