Ghost producing EDM tracks should be discontinued


When I was younger, I distinctly remember the popular music community being in an uproar over lip-syncers like Britney Spears and Ashlee Simpson. Their acceptance in the music world created a crash and a category of “sellouts” — people who accepted their lack of talent and worked with it regardless of its effect on their […]

COLUMN: Big wins bode well for the Trojans


After another dominant victory over a nonconference foe, the USC Trojan football team has wrapped up the easy part of its schedule. After two games — both blowout wins — it’s hard to really tell how USC will fare against quality Pac-12 opponents. So far, there are very few complaints about the team. Against Idaho, […]

U of Michigan program will effectively keep students safe


Earlier this month, the University of Michigan announced that its class of 2019 would partake in a pilot program to curb excessive drinking. The program dictates that after two violations of the university’s alcohol policy, or one violation that requires medical attention or results in vandalization of public property, parents would be notified. Prior to […]

Notifying parents of violations treats students like children


On a mission to prove that it is serious about changing collegiate party culture, the University of Michigan recently instituted a new pilot program — effective for the class of 2019 — in which parents will receive a notification from the school after students receive two or more alcohol violations. The policy equivalent of tattletaling, […]

Men’s style: What do your clothes say about you?


Guys, have you ever wondered what message your clothes are sending to women? Ladies, have you ever wondered how to spot a certain “type” by what he is wearing? In case you’re struggling, here’s a few fashion choices that reveal a lot about a guy’s personality. The bro-tank This guy is a bro. He can […]

West Coast, best coast: Why you shouldn’t go East for college


Three months ago I watched my friends begin going through their closets, suddenly super stressed, meticulously trying to pick and choose the sweaters and jackets that they could manage to fit in their suitcases. I watched as their rooms started to fill with big, brown, paper boxes they had to ship across the country. I […]

Led by high-powered offense, No. 8 USC thumps Idaho in 59-9 blowout


The No. 8-ranked Trojans followed up their season opening rout with a 59-9 blowout over the visiting Idaho Vandals at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night. Led by an explosive offense that had big plays in both the passing and running game, the Trojans racked up over 700 yards of total offense. Redshirt […]